Recognising the present. Informing the future

"Non-executive directors should devote time to developing and refreshing their knowledge and skills, including those of communication, to ensure that they continue to make a positive contribution to the board."

Section 1.19 of the newly published (March 2011) Financial Reporting Council Guidance on Board Effectiveness

The Financial Times Non-Executive Directors Certificate is a formally accredited,
level 7, post graduate qualification, for new and existing non-executive directors.

With today’s boards under more pressure than ever before the Financial Times has designed the Certificate to equip non-executives for the specific requirements of the role and assist them to carry out their duties successfully for their own benefit and to increase long term value for the companies whose boards they sit on.

Based on the UK Corporate Governance Code and built upon the principles it contains, the Financial Times Non-Executive Director Certificate covers all aspects of running a company successfully and the important role a good non-executive director can play in helping to maximise value and ensure long term sustainability.