One rezidential week followed by 8 month of high-level blended learning
The PGCert (Stage 1) is focused on director development. Building a personal awareness of strengths, limitations, skills and capabilities. This stage draws attention to director contribution and frames stewardship of the organisation, and due diligence in your leadership qualities. You will learn how to work through ambiguous issues, engaging as a board to reach a consensus.
The PGCert in Board Practice and Directorship comprises of three modules taught over one week intensive period. An individual assignment and group case study is required to be submitted each month during the 8 months following the workshops. Workshop attendance and successful completion of all assignments for each module are compulsory in order to achieve the award. Participants are also required to keep a reflective Postgraduate learning journal.
Application closing date
5th September 2025
SCHOLAR JOURNEY
PG Cert Module 1: (2 days)
Building Board and Director Efectiveness
PG Cert Module 2: (2 days)
Investor Relations, Governance and Innovation
PG Cert Module 3: (2 days)
Handling Risk at Board Level
Individual assignment and group case study: during 8 months period
Fee PGCert Stage 1
£10,000
International Certification
Henley Postgraduate Certificate Board Practice and Directorship Certificate (Stage 1), an internationally recognised qualification from a triple-accredited, global business school.
SUBMISSIONS CLOSING 5th September 2025
One rezidential week followed by 3 month of blended learning. Designed to focus on board dynamics and offer mentoring for directors.
The PGDip BPD (Stage 2) is designed to focus on board dynamics and emphasise quality communication and information sharing. It also highlights the importance of reputation and responsibility at board level. This stage also supports your personal development, offering mentoring and coaching enhancing your director performance
The PGDip in Board Practice and Directorship comprises of three modules taught over one week intensive period. An individual assignment and group case study is required to be submitted each month during the 8 months following the workshops. Workshop attendance and successful completion of all assignments for each module are compulsory in order to achieve the award. Participants are also required to keep a reflective Postgraduate learning journal.
Application closing date
29th June 2025
SCHOLAR JOURNEY
PG Dip Module 4 (2 days)
Board Information and Communications
PG Dip Module 5 (2 days)
Board Reputation, Responsibility and Public Relations
PG Dip Module 7a (2 days)
Mentoring and Coaching for Board Directors
Fee Stage 2
£10,000
Certification
Henley Postgraduate Diploma Board Practice and Directorship (Stages 1 and 2) is and internationally recognised qualification from a triple-accredited, global business school.
Designed to give more specialist sector expertise
The MA BPD (Stage 3) is designed to enhance your analytical and research skills to facilitate rigorous enquiries. It also gives more specialist sector expertise (private, public and third sectors), including an opportunity.
Application closing date
14th September 2025
SCHOLAR JOURNEY
PG MA Module 6 (2 days)
Research and Analytical Skills for Board Directors
PG MA Module 7b (2 days)
Private, Public or Third Sector Boards
PG MA Module 8 (6 month research project)
Business Challenge
PG MA Module Module 9 (1 or 2 days)
Board Annual Conference
Fee MA Stage 3
£10,000
Certification
Henley MA Board Practice and Directorship (Stages 1, 2 and 3) is an internationally recognised qualification from a triple-accredited, global business school.
