Accreditation

To complement SID’s professional development offerings, the SID Accreditation Programme was launched to elevate the standards of corporate governance among company directors in Singapore. This programme provides a structured pathway for directors to enhance their competencies through a formal exam and continuous professional development (CPD), in the form of training, self-improvement and other forms of learning activities. The accreditation programme is designed to support the professional development of directors of all organisations, whether listed entities, statutory boards, private companies, family firms, high-growth ventures or nonprofit organisations.

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TESTIMONIALS

Anson Tan, MSID-AD
Country Head, Viu

I aspire to keep growing and giving back, drawing on my experience as a digital entrepreneur and business executive. This programme affirms my readiness to evolve into the next phase of my career.

Aswathy Maharaj, MSID-AD
Director, Customer Success and Technical Account Management, Asia, Adobe

I found the programme very holistic. The entire process was genuinely useful in preparing you for what to expect — almost like brushing up on your skills and refreshing key knowledge areas.

Giacomo Clerici, MSID-SRAD
Deputy Chairman, Coeclerici Far East

The SID accreditation programme is very useful for directors. It gives you recognition for the effort you put into staying current – whether it’s new regulations, evolving fiduciary duties or developments in the Singapore context.

Janus Yeo, MSID-SRAD
Group CEO & Equity Partner, CAP 1 Financial Group

Accreditation helps in recognition of my commitment to strong governance, fostering trust and collaboration while helping me build stronger relationships with other board members and stakeholders.

Karen Yap, MSID-AD
Founder & Director, Kyrah & Song Advisory

Accreditation has deepened my appreciation for the role boards play in shaping culture, enabling transformation and creating long-term value. It has made me more grounded yet at the same time more courageous in how I contribute.

Mike Hagbeck, MSID-SRAD
Founder & Director, Forge Self Storage

SID accreditation helps build a consistent base of knowledge, expertise and practice among directors in Singapore. Each module offered something applicable – and often surprisingly insightful – making the learning both enjoyable and relevant.

Nick Winsor, MSID-SRAD
Non-Executive Director, Bankers without Boundaries Connect Singapore

While I have experience in a variety of international markets, I had never served on the board of a Singapore company – though I’d just incorporated a local business. So, SID accreditation became a key part of my journey as I settled back into Singapore.

Tang Wei Leng, MSID-SRAD
Managing Director, Altius Real Assets

Accreditation has helped me transition from operational leadership to a governance mindset – one that is forward-looking, independent and focused on sustainable value creation across industries.

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Listed below are the scenarios in which SID would rescind or suspend the accreditation status of a member.

Scenario	Is reinstatement / reapplication allowed?
Lapse of SID membership	Yes. Contingent on membership renewal and existing validity of the accreditation status.
Non-payment of Accreditation renewal fee	Yes. Contingent on payment and evidence of CPD fulfilment.
Non-fulfilment of CPD / PDC requirements	Yes. Contingent on fulfilling SID Accreditation Examination requirements and CPD fulfilment.
Director has not performed duties to expected standard and was negligent	Suspension of accredited status. Reinstatement is allowable after the suspension period and is contingent on fulfilling SID Accreditation Examination requirements.
Breach of SID Directors’ Code of Professional Conduct	These activities lead to automatic rescindment: Bankruptcy, fraud, convictions involving any jail term or a fine imposed of more than $2,000 or being placed on any SGX watchlist or blacklist. What if the individual is undergoing criminal investigations? Accredited status may be suspended pending verdict. Can the individual be reinstated? For example, if the individual is no longer a bankrupt? Reinstatement will be at the discretion of the Exco of the SID Governing Council.

For all questions related to the validity of accreditation status, please write to [email protected].

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