The Programme is conducted by Singapore Management University (SMU) in partnership with Singapore Institute of Directors (SID).
The first of its kind in Singapore with a formal certification process focusing on director training, the Programme aims to equip directors with a broad range of knowledge to enable them to contribute meaningfully to boardroom deliberations.
The Listed Company Director (LCD) Programme is the first of its kind to focus on comprehensive training of company directors, particularly independent directors, on compliance, regulatory and corporate governance matters. All directors serving on boards of listed companies and those aspiring to are encouraged to complete the five (5) modules of the LCD Programme to acquire the minimum knowledge of what is expected of a listed company director.
Completion of the five modules within the LCD Programme will provide the attendee with a broad understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a listed company Director, in particular those of an Independent Director, under the requirements of the Companies Act, SGX Listing Manual and the Code of Corporate Governance.
Upon completion of the LCD Programme, the attendee will receive a Certificate from the Singapore Institute of Directors.
The Effective Board Leadership (EBL) Programme focuses on developing the effectiveness of the director individually and the board collectively. The Programme is designed to provide board directors (including executive, non-executive and independent directors) and senior management team of listed companies with practical framework and principles based guidance on evaluating and improving governance, achieving board effectiveness, ascertaining that enterprise risks are appropriately managed, understanding key issues in fund raising to make better strategy & financial decisions, and understanding & managing investor & media relations. Directors and senior management need to realize that good governance is a way of life; it has to be an attitude that permeates the entire company, supported by well-thought-out processes and practices that set the tone of how the company is run.
Upon completion of the five (5) modules of the EBL Programme, the attendee will receive a Certificate from the Singapore Institute of Directors.
Other courses/events cover all other corporate governance related events including:
- Case-study-based courses
- In-depth topical coverage of corporate governance related matters
- Regulatory updates
- Other subjects relevant to directors' duties and responsibilities
These events can be organized as a Conference, Seminar, Breakfast talk, Luncheon talk, Evening Talk, Round-table discussion, golf tournament, networking session, etc.