The NED Accelerator®
The Complete Programme
Fast track NED training paving the way for a bright future
Enrolling on to the NED Accelerator® - The Complete Programme with NEDonBoard is the best way to fast-track your journey to non-executive directorship. Our accelerated non-executive director training course will provide you with the knowledge, skills, tools and strategies to secure NED and board roles.
Begin your journey to the boardroom today and benefit from:
- Build the confidence you need to grow your NED and board portfolio
- Learn at your own pace, saving time and money in the process
- Access exclusive content such as templates of NED CV and cover letter
- Gain an edge in interviews with insights from non-executive directors and the NEDonBoard list of NED interview questions
- Avoid common pitfalls and be well prepared to take on NED and board roles
- Make measurable progress with downloadable materials and tests to validate your learnings
- Protect your reputation as NED and board member
Begin your journey to the boardroom today and benefit from:
- Build the confidence you need to grow your NED and board portfolio
- Learn at your own pace with varied online modules, saving time and money in the process
- Access exclusive content, such as the NEDonBoard highly-acclaimed publication “What to Expect of the NED Role” and templates of NED CV and letter of appointment
- Gain an edge in interviews with insights from recently appointed and experienced NEDs
- Avoid common pitfalls and be well prepared to take on NED and board roles
- Make measurable progress with downloadable materials, tests to validate your learnings and lifetime access
- Protect your reputation as NED and board member
Why invest in yourself today?
Why postpone when the window of opportunities is now?
The NED Accelerator® - The Complete Programme delivers practical and actionable guidance and strategies for first-time NEDs to secure roles.
Let the Institute of Board Members give you the roadmap.
Boards reassess their composition continuously
Boards assess the mix of skills, knowledge and expertise they need to be future-fit. As gaps in skills and experience emerge, non-executive opportunities are created.
Prepare for non-executive roles today
Every day that goes by is a day that you do not give yourself the opportunity to effectively prepare for NED roles and be ready when the right position becomes available.
Boards face pressure to increase diversity
As they look to appoint professionals from underrepresented groups and increase the quality of debates through greater diversity of thoughts, boards need to access a new generation of trained professionals.
Join the NED Accelerator® Programme by NEDonBoard, the Institute of Board Members now for £1,650 + VAT
Want to spread the cost of the investment in your professional development over two months?
We offer a payment plan:
2 monthly payments of £840 + VAT
Our FREE webinar will help you kickstart your NED career
Book on to our 35 minute webinar and you will learn:
- More about the NED role
- How to secure your first position
- Why invest in yourself
What's included in the course
What's Included
- The NED Accelerator® Programme has 50 videos totaling over 15 hours and additional insightful content delivered by board members and experts in a NED role.
- You will access the roadmap and proven strategies to successfully land yourself a non-executive role. You will be taught by people who were once in your shoes.
- You will receive summary sheets and insightful publications that you will be able to refer back to and apply to roles once you are appointed.
- You will access our downloadable NED CV and cover letter templates and learn how to execute exceptional applications that lead to interviews and appointments.
- You will validate your understanding of the Programme’s fundamental concepts with two questionnaires.
- Finally, you will receive a professional qualification from the Institute of Board Members to evidence your preparedness for and understanding of the non-executive role.
Course Objectives
- Get you board-ready and appointed for a NED role.
- Access the roadmap designed by NEDonBoard and our community of experienced non-executive directors that have been on the same journey you are embarking and now have succession planning responsibility.
- Define your unique value proposition to boards and identify the right organisations to target given your experiences and aspirations.
- Deliver highly impactful and modern NED CV and cover letter to convert your application into interviews.
- Impress board level peers, chairs and Nominations Committee members with your understanding of board decision-making, and put your learnings into practice.
- Be inspired by high-profile non-executive directors and learn about their personal NED journey.
- Upskill for exciting professional opportunities, setting the foundations for you to be a professional board member.
- The NED Accelerator® Programme has 34 videos totaling over 8 hours and additional insightful content delivered by board members and experts in a NED role.
- You will access the roadmap and proven strategies to successfully land yourself a non-executive role. You will be taught by people who were once in your shoes.
- You will receive summary sheets and insightful publications that you will be able to refer back to and apply to roles once you are appointed (lifetime access to the Programme).
- You will access our downloadable NED CV template and learn how to execute exceptional applications that convert into interviews and appointments.
- You will validate your understanding of the Programme’s fundamental concepts with two questionnaires.
- Finally, you will receive a professional qualification from the Institute of Board Members to evidence your preparedness for and understanding of the non-exec and board member role. The NED Accelerator® attracts 44 CPD credits.
The NED Accelerator® Programme is the most credible NED training in the industry
Delivered by the Institute of Board Members
Voted "Leadership Development Organisation of the Year" 2022/2023
What our graduates are saying about the
NED Accelerator Programme
The NED Accelerator Programme has helped hundreds of professionals secure their first non-executive role in the UK and internationally. Join the community today and achieve your NED objectives and career aspirations.
As the professional development body for non-executive directors and board members and Institute of Board Members, we have distilled our knowledge to create a comprehensive self-paced NED training course that delivers results.
The ROI of taking the NED Accelerator® Programme
Curious as to how our NED training programme translates to tangible results?
We surveyed our graduates to establish the course ROI:
Virtually 100% of graduates applying the NED Accelerator strategies and committed to be appointed secure their first role
(source: 2022 graduate survey)
4.8 out 5: our average rating from NED Accelerator® Programme graduates
(source: 2022 graduate survey)
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Comments from the NED Accelerator® Programme Graduates about their NED training
There is nothing better at the same price on the market
- James Hickey
Thought-provoking, excellent references and a great introduction setting out many of the benefits, requirements, responsibilities and risks. Carefully constructed, relevant and informative.
- Dominic Myers
A good introduction and highlights the soft skills that will be required to succeed in the balancing act between offering independent advice while not acting in an executive manner.
- Richard Evans
Really clear explanation of a technical aspect of Board roles. Easy to understand and apply to personal experience
- Helen Shaw
Really enjoyed this. It’s the “all the questions I didn’t get round to asking...” Definitely added value, obviously based on extensive experience. I like the way the presentation covers the broad business dynamics as well as what directly goes on in the Boardroom. It’s also very honest and not at all formulaic, with excellent practical insights as to what NEDs can actually do for a business.
- David Landsman
The NED Accelerator Programme is highly recommended for those seeking places on boards. I am already making a big impact through my board membership.
- Dr Sahir Shaikh
I enjoyed the course thoroughly and have learnt so much. I have started applying for roles and will continue my learning from the material. I will also be recommending the programme to any professionals interested in pursuing a board-level career.
- Jane Soper
Very thought-provoking into how important it is to get the message right, reflecting on your skills and experiences across the CV, LinkedIn and biography. Ensuring that it truly presents you and your values/moral compass.
- Catherine Lewis
Really enjoyable- honest and insightful summary of the challenges and approaches to finding the appropriate NED role to meet your ambitions and best deploy your talents.
- Mike Smallwood
The course gave me a good grounding in the role of the NED and case studies. Secondly, it gave me access to experienced people together with access to online resources. Lastly, it gave me the confidence then to apply for roles
- Warren Marmion
Join the NED Accelerator® - The Complete Programme by NEDonBoard, the Institute of Board Members now for the price of £1,650 + VAT