Credentials


The Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) Credentials Framework is designed to offer directors structured pathways to strengthen their competencies and demonstrate their commitment to good governance. It brings together broad-based accreditation with domain-specific badges, enabling directors to showcase both overall proficiency and specialised expertise. These credentials serve as reliable benchmarks that build confidence in directors, highlight their commitment to continuous learning and help uplift governance standards across the board.

SID Director Accreditation Programme 

The SID Accreditation Programme provides formal recognition of a director’s overall competencies, professional development and commitment to governance excellence. The 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.

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SID Qualified Director Badges 

The SID Qualified Director Badges acknowledge directors’ specialised skills and competencies in specific domains such as listed companies, nonprofits, and trade associations. They complement the broader accreditation framework by offering structured recognition of targeted expertise, reinforcing a director’s credibility in particular governance settings.

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Feature SID Director Accreditation Qualified Director Badges
Scope
 Holistic recognition of overall governance competencies Targeted recognition of governance competencies in specific domains
Positioning Core accreditation within SID’s overall professional development portfolio
 Complementary recognition that strengthens specialised domain expertise
Categories

Two Levels:

  • Accredited Director
  • Senior Accredited Director (for 5 years of proven directorship experience)

Multiple badges:
Pre-requisites 32 hours of directorship training aligned with the SID Competency Model Completion of a specific SID programme (e.g. LED, SGOOD, Leadership Programme for TAC)
Audience
 Applicable to directors across all sectors
 Tailored for directors seeking recognition in specific domains
Maintenance
 40 CPD Hours within 24 months from the date of accreditation
 No expiry but prescribed update training required to maintain Badge
Progression pathway
 Can progress from Accredited to Senior Accredited Director pursue one or more Qualified Directors Badges
 Multiple Badges can be earned to showcase breadth of domain expertise, alongside the Accredited Director credential
Visibility Searchable via the SID Accredited Director Registry; shareable via Accredible and LinkedIn Shareable via Accredible and LinkedIn