No, non-members are welcome to join the courses. However, members of SID enjoy a discounted rate for the courses.
No, you do not have to pay GST. All prices indicated on the marketing communications and on website are NETT prices.
Registration form and payment must reach the Secretariat 5 working days before the course, unless otherwise stated.
No, refund will not be given, however if a participant wishes to withdraw from the event, a substitute delegate will be welcomed. This is subjected to SID being notified at least 2 working days before the event.
A no-show fee of the entire course fee will be charged if you fail to attend the event after registration. However, you will be allowed to send a substitute delegate for that course provided the Institute’s Secretariat is notified at least 2 working days before the event.
You do not have to bring anything for the course as materials and writing pens will be provided. However, you may like to bring along your name cards as there will be ample opportunity for networking.
We would recommend that you attend or “Understanding the Regulatory Environment in Singapore: What Every Director Ought to Know” which is conducted twice a year. You may also want to look at the other topics in our formal training programme, which are all modular half day stand-alone workshops on the different board committees & risk management – depending on what interest you.
Directors of listed and private companies, aspiring directors and professionals such as accountants and lawyers, as well as senior management and those who work closely with Boards.
SID-SMU Executive Certificate in Directorship programme
This is a certificate-level programme for company directors, aspiring directors and top management in business and governance.
The first module of the programme is “The Role of Directors: Duties, Responsibilities and Obligations”. Module 2 of the programme is “Strategic Business Directions” and Module 3 is “Finance for Directors”.
Each certificate module lasts 3 days and is conducted in 2 consecutive blocks of 1.5-day sessions spread over 2 weeks. Assessments will be conducted a week after the completion of teaching for each certificate module. Each of the 3 modules are stand alone modules and do not have to be taken in consecutive order.
You can apply online here.
For more information and registration, please contact Ms Karen Yeo (Tel: 6828 0287 or email: karenyeo@smu.edu.sg ) / Esther Tan (Tel: 68280286 or email: esthertan@smu.edu.sg ) at the Office of Executive Education, Singapore Management University (SMU). You may also contact the SID Secretariat at Tel: 6227 2838 for enquiries.
You will be awarded the “Executive Certificate in Directorship” upon completion of all three certificate modules
Upon successful completion of each certificate module, participants will be presented with a certificate of completion.
Upon obtaining the executive certificate, you will then be eligible to apply for the diploma modules. Upon completion of all three diploma modules, you will be awarded “Executive Diploma in Directorship”.
The training venue is the Executive Seminar Room of Singapore Management University. Address: Singapore Management University, Administration Building, 81 Victoria Street, Singapore 188065.
You can read about your course facilitators here.
We do not provide one-to-one coaching, however you may certainly approach the course facilitators, who will be happy to assist you.
All modules are designed to be interactive, fun, practical and enjoyable. The programme is designed as an interactive experience with exclusive insights, exciting debates and ‘live’ case studies to leverage on the experience and knowledge of the course facilitators and fellow participants. There will be ample opportunities for networking.
You can apply online here or via post with cheque payable made to: Singapore Institute of Directors. Mailing address: Singapore Institute of Directors, 3 Shenton Way #15-08, Shenton House, Singapore 068805.
The Institute will take a few weeks to process your membership, including approval of your application by its Governing Council, and you will only be recognised as a SID member upon notification of approval.
Members of the Institute enjoy various benefits and you can find the list of benefits here.
You can find the Membership entrance fee and subscription fee here.
You will enjoy a 15% discount with a 3-year membership application.
Yes, you can apply for 3-year membership once you are due for renewal. New members are not eligible for 3-year membership.
The Institute has 4 categories of membership. Individuals may apply to join as either Full Member or Affiliate Member. From time to time, the Governing Council may invite individuals who have met the prescribed criteria to be a Fellow or an Honorary Fellow. You can find the general and specific criteria of each type of membership here.
