Learning and Education

Reflecting on my early career, the boardroom felt like a closed space for women. I wanted to carve out my own path and contribute at the governance level. The IoD Chartered Director Programme gave me the qualifications, confidence, and network I needed to make the transition.

Davina Saint CDir

Independent Non-Executive Director

The IoD Chartered Director Programme was a very professional enriching and personally rewarding experience. The material covered was excellent, spanning leadership, governance, strategy, and company finance. The programme was curated and organised in a really accessible way, which I found particularly helpful as I am in a full-time executive role. Finally, the peer-to-peer learning from my cohort who represented a cross sector of industry, and had a diversity of thought and experience was another level of depth to the programme. And I really enjoyed every step of the journey.

Luke Hanlon CDir

Managing Director, Supervalu and Centra

When I became CEO, one of my first calls was to IoD to apply to join the Chartered Director Programme. Completing the certificate and diploma provided me with the academic credentials to compliment the practical experience I was gaining. Becoming an accredited Chartered Director gave me huge confidence at the board table.

Derek Kehoe CDir

Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas

The Audit and Risk Committee: An Introduction Workshop was insightful and delivered with superb clarity pitched perfectly for all experiences of the participants. Highly recommended this workshop for all new or aspiring Board members.

Danny McCoy

CEO Ibec and INED Iput Real Estate Dublin

The Getting Board Ready Workshop was expertly led by Chartered Director Carol Bolger CDir. The workshop provided me with the governance insights and skills needed to ensure that the next steps on my director journey will be impactful.

Orla O'Connor

Independent Non Executive Director and Partner, Arthur Cox

The Chairing for Impact: Boards and Committees Workshop is an extremely useful guide to the practical, organisational and functional roles of a Chair in leading a variety of Boards, and deals effectively with the challenges posed to a Chair when dealing with several types of stakeholder and participant. Highly recommended.

David Kerr CDir

Group CEO, Bonkers.ie

We partnered with IoD Ireland for newly appointed board director training, tailored to meet our specific needs. The session was both informative and engaging, delivered with passion and expertise, and the feedback from the directors was overwhelmingly positive. It’s clear that IoD’s approach to board training ensures relevance, clarity, and actionable insights. If you are looking for a professional and impactful way to enhance your board’s effectiveness, I highly recommend working with IoD Ireland.

Marie Joyce,

Chief Operations Officer & Chief Financial Officer, NTR plc

We found the board training with IoD Ireland to be insightful and well-suited to our needs. The advance planning for the session was thorough and the session itself was engaging, professionally delivered, and provided key insights for our Council members. It was a great opportunity to enhance our Council’s knowledge of best practice in corporate governance, and we would highly recommend IoD Ireland to others seeking quality board training.

Ciara Murphy

Chief Executive, The Bar of Ireland

Our partnership with IoD Ireland for board training was an excellent experience, tailored to our unique needs. The session was insightful, engaging, and expertly delivered, receiving very positive feedback from our directors. IoD Ireland’s approach ensures clarity, relevance, and practical takeaways that truly enhance board effectiveness. For any organisation seeking professional and impactful board development, I highly recommend IoD Ireland.

Richard O'Sullivan

Company Secretary, Uisce Éireann