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Our on-demand courses share the knowledge you need, when and where suits you. Buy now and access throughout your membership.

  • Boardroom Essentials: full course

    by Team WoB
    5 Lessons
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    Full/Directors’ Circle members: £120 ~ Digital Members £200 Get board-ready with our Boardroom Essentials course – covering the basics that all non-executives need to know across 5 one-hour lessons. Non-executives […]

  • Building a Board CV

    by Team WoB
    15 Lessons
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    This course is designed to support you in creating an effective board CV.

  • Quick Course - The Headhunter Landscape

    by Team WoB
    1 Lesson
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    The reality is that working with non-executive recruiters is almost always part of the journey to the more competitive board roles. But what are headhunters looking for in board candidates and how should you approach them for most impact?

  • Quick course - Top Tips for Virtual Presentations

    by Team WoB
    1 Lesson
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    How do you make sure you come across effectively on the various virtual platforms we are now using for presentations, meetings and interviews? Listen to this virtual presentation from communications expert, Sarah Perris, as she walks you through some of the key considerations.

  • Reading Charity Board Papers

    by Team WoB
    14 Lessons
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    Do you feel daunted by accounts and audit? Are you in the dark about what to expect from a typical charity board pack? In this self-learn online course, we share some real charity board papers to build your confidence in understanding a charity board pack and operating as a non-executive.

  • Boardroom Essentials - Governance

    by Christina Reilly
    1 Lesson
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    £50 (Digital Members); £30 (Full & Directors’ Circle members) You don’t need to be a governance expert to become a board director – but you do need to know the […]

  • Boardroom Essentials on ESG

    by Christina Reilly
    1 Lesson
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    £50 (Digital Members); £30 (Full & Directors’ Circle members) This Quick Course covers ESG Essentials for non-practitioners in this one hour on-demand course. ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is a […]

  • Boardroom Essentials on Finance

    by Team WoB
    1 Lesson
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    Quick course on Finance Essentials for non-executive directors who are *not* finance professionals.

  • Boardroom Essentials on Risk

    by Team WoB
    1 Lesson
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    £50 (Digital Members); £30 (Full & Directors’ Circle members) This Quick Course covers Risk and Risk Management Essentials for non-specialists in this one hour on-demand course. Risk is a core […]

  • Boardroom Essentials - Tech

    by Christina Reilly
    1 Lesson
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    A clear framework to approach the digital aspects of your business through a strategic lens.

  • Quick Course - Using your NED Brand on LinkedIn

    by Christina Reilly
    1 Lesson
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    This course is included with our ‘Elevating your NED Brand Masterclass’ Join the next session here >> https://wbdirectors.co.uk/event_category/ned-brand-masterclass/ LinkedIn is now a ‘must’ for aspiring and actual non-executive in today’s competitive […]

  • Leading through the Covid-19 Crisis

    by Team WoB
    6 Lessons
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    Developed in 2020, this series support leaders of all types of organisation with practical tools and frameworks to act effectively in fast-changing environments. Whilst its framed in the context of the 2020 phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's highly relevant to navigating any volatile and uncertain external environment as an organisational leader.

  • Get on Board: Realising your Board Potential

    by webmaster
    31 Lessons
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    Our signature course will support you to develop your personal plan to build the board career you aspire to. Whether you prefer this format or can not attend our monthly live sessions, this on-demand course brings all the value of our signature workshop which has supported thousands of women into the boardroom over the last decade.

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  • Quick Course - Board Financial Literacy

    by Team WoB
    1 Lesson
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    Being able to understand the financial accounts of an organisation is an essential skill for board members. You don't need to be a numbers expert or to be deeply familiar with accounting standards and terminology but you do need to have a basic understanding of key elements of a Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss / Income & Expenditure Statement, along with the confidence to ask questions on areas which are not clear or give you cause for concern.

  • Quick Course - Cyber Literacy for the Boardroom

    by Team WoB
    1 Lesson
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    Cyber security threats now pose a risk to organisations in all sectors. Cyber-crime is a multi-billion pound global industry that no organisation can ignore. Non-executive directors and Trustees need to be aware of the types of threats that exist and have insight in to the sorts of questions the board should be asking.