Director Development Accelerator Programme
Develop the Skills to Lead, Govern and Grow with Confidence
Build the strategic, financial, commercial and leadership capabilities you need to succeed at director level through an intensive five-day development programme.
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Make stronger strategic and commercial decisions
See the bigger picture and make more confident, well-informed choices.
Operate with greater confidence at board level
Strengthen your understanding of governance, finance, strategy and organisational performance.
Become a more rounded and influential director
Move beyond your functional expertise to challenge, influence and lead across the whole organisation.
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Find out about funding and upcoming cohorts.
Limited Training Funding Available
Get up to 20% funding towards the cost
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Why train with MyPD
Strategic Thinking
Make better-informed decisions
Financial Confidence
Understand the numbers
Director Responsibilities
Govern with confidence
Effective Leadership
Influence and lead
Commercial Awareness
Think beyond your specialism
Trusted by Leaders At
95% of delegates would recommend the programme
Course at a Glance
5 Days
intensive director development
3+2 Format
Split Delivery
Online or London
Flexible attendance
5 Core Disciplines
Governance, strategy, finance, marketing & leadership
CMI Level 7 Option
Qualification pathway available
Part-Funding
Limited availability
Designed for directors, senior leaders and aspiring directors.
LIMITED TRAINING FUNDING AVAILABLE
Access Up to £690 Towards Your Development
As a CMI Approved Centre, we have a limited amount of training funding available for eligible professionals joining the Director Development Accelerator Programme.
Successful applicants can receive up to £690 towards the cost of their training. Book a complimentary consultation to check your eligibility, find out how much funding you could receive and learn more about the CMI Level 7 qualification pathway.
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Why Choose This Programme?
Five Core Areas of Directorship
Develop capabilities across strategy, finance, governance, marketing and leadership – not just one aspect of management.
Expert-Led, Practical Learning
Learn from experienced specialists who combine subject expertise with practical business experience and real-world application.
Designed Specifically for Directors
Explore the decisions, responsibilities and challenges faced at director and senior leadership level rather than generic management theory.
Practical Tools You Can Apply at Work
Translate learning into better decision-making, stronger leadership and more effective contribution to your organisation.
CMI Level 7 Qualification Pathway
Choose to work towards the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice through additional assessment.
Limited Part-Funding Available
Access the programme at a reduced, part-funded rate while the current funding allocation remains available.
Being an effective director requires more than expertise in your own professional discipline.
By the end of the programme, you'll be better equipped to:
Think and act more strategically
Evaluate opportunities, consider the wider business environment and contribute confidently to organisational direction.
Make better-informed financial decisions
Understand key financial information and use it to support stronger commercial decision-making.
Fulfil your responsibilities as a director
Understand your role, accountability and the principles of effective governance.
Take a more commercial view
Connect marketing, customers, strategy and financial performance to sustainable success.
Contribute more effectively at board level
Bring together different business perspectives to challenge, influence and make more rounded decisions.
Who Should Attend
Newly Appointed Directors
Build broader capability for the transition into directorship.
Experienced Directors
Strengthen knowledge beyond your own specialism.
Aspiring Directors
Prepare for greater strategic and commercial responsibility.
Functional Leaders
Broaden perspective beyond your professional discipline.
Business Owners & MDs
Strengthen strategy, governance, finance, marketing and leadership.
Enhance Your Development with a CMI Level 7 Qualification
Delegates have the option to build on their learning and work towards the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice through additional assessment.
Gain a recognised management and leadership qualification
Demonstrate strategic leadership capabilities through formal assessment
Apply programme learning to workplace challenges
Strengthen professional credentials at Level 7
Important: attendance on the five-day programme does not automatically award the qualification; additional assessment is required.
What Directors Say About the Programme
Hear from senior leaders who have used the programme to broaden their capabilities and strengthen their effectiveness at director level.
95% of delegates would recommend the programme
The Directors Excellence Course is an outstanding programme that delivers exceptional depth and breadth across every subject area... The course strikes a perfect balance between theory and real-world application, equipping directors with the confidence, knowledge, and strategic thinking needed to perform at the highest level.
Managing Director, TMO Traffic Highways Ltd
The MyPD Director Development Accelerator Programme provided the space, structure and challenge to step back from day-to-day demands and focus on becoming a more strategic, confident and effective leader... I’d highly recommend it to any senior leader looking to elevate their impact.
Director of Property Services, Rykneld Homes Ltd
Excellent pace and well delivered content. The structure of the 5 day online course was a great balance of in-depth content with time for discussion with other learners to share and learn from each other’s experiences and expertise
CEO, Mirico Ltd
Meet Your Expert Faculty
Specialist expertise across governance, finance, strategy, marketing and leadership.
Fitzroy Andrew
Governance & Leadership
45 years’ experience | Director & CEO-level leadership
Emma Ellse
Strategy, Marketing & Leadership
Zahoor Bargir
Finance
Qualified accountant | PwC, Diageo & UNICEF
Five Days to Build Your Director-Level Capabilities
The programme brings together the core disciplines today’s directors need to understand, combining specialist input, practical application and director-level discussion.
DAYS 1-3
Day 1
The Role of the Director & Corporate Governance
Day 2
Strategy & Strategic Thinking
Day 3
Finance for Directors
APPLY & REFLECT
Put your learning into practice between the two blocks, reflect on your development and return with real organisational challenges to explore.
DAYS 4-5
Day 4
Marketing & Commercial Awareness
Day 5
Leadership & Organisational Effectiveness
Find a Programme That Works for You
The programme runs throughout the year. Enquire to receive upcoming cohort dates and current part-funding availability.
Developing Your Senior Leadership Team?
Strengthen capability across your senior leadership team with a broader understanding of strategy, finance, governance, marketing and leadership.
Develop rounded director-level capability
Create a stronger shared understanding of effective directorship
Strengthen strategic and commercial decision-making
Support newly appointed and aspiring directors
Training for multiple leaders?
Tell us what you are looking to achieve and we will discuss the most suitable options.
FAQs
Who is the Director Development Accelerator Programme for?
Directors, newly appointed directors, aspiring directors and senior leaders who want to broaden their capabilities across strategy, finance, governance, marketing and leadership.
Do I need to already be a director?
No. The programme is also suitable for senior professionals preparing to step into a director-level position.
How is the five-day programme delivered?
The programme uses a 3+2 split-delivery format, giving you an opportunity between the learning blocks to reflect and apply your learning.
Is a qualification included?
Delegates can choose to work towards the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice by completing additional assessment
requirements.
What part-funding is available?
A limited allocation of part-funding is currently available. Enquire to check eligibility, current funding and the part-funded programme rate.
How much does the programme cost?
Pricing is provided after enquiry so our team can confirm the current part-funded rate and what is included.
When is the next programme?
The programme runs throughout the year. Enquire to receive upcoming cohort dates and current availability.
Can my organisation enrol several directors or senior leaders?
Yes. Contact the PDG team to discuss requirements and available options for multiple delegates or organisa tional delivery.
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Development?
Build the broader strategic, financial, commercial and leadership capabilities you need to make a greater impact at director level.
Limited part-funding is currently available. Enquire to find out about the current part-funded rate and upcoming programme availability.
Our team will provide details of upcoming cohorts, current part-funding and answer any questions you have about the programme.