The Effective Non-Executive Director
Director’s Duties and Liabilities
Board Structure and Performance
Risk Management and Internal Control
Audit and Financial Reporting
- Establishing standards for director competency
- Providing directors with structured development pathways to acquire essential knowledge, proficiency, and attributes.
- Enabling directors to stay relevant over time through continuous professional development.
- Communicating director competencies to boards looking to appoint directors.
- Promo Price: S$100 (inclusive of GST)
- Usual Price: S$163.50
- Promo Period: 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 2026
- Promo Code: SIDFTNED26
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma Asia - Cohort 27
ABOUT THE DIPLOMA
Delivered both in Asia and in the UK, the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma is a formally accredited, post-graduate level qualification for current and aspiring non-executive directors approved by Pearson Education Limited as meeting the criteria for Pearson's Self Regulated Framework.
Completed over six months, this course will equip you with the core knowledge and confidence to succeed as a Non-Executive Director. Explore the legal liabilities and duties of being a non-executive, board structure and the all-important behavioural skills required to make an effective contribution to the board.
COURSE MODULES
LEADERSHIP IN THE BOARDROOM - MACAU WORKSHOP
Singapore Institute of Directors Accreditation

The SID (Singapore Institute of Directors) Director Accreditation Programme supports SID’s mission to uplift the directorship profession by:
Find more information here: www.sid.org.sg/accreditation
All alumni of the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma are eligible to apply directly for the SID Director Accreditation under the qualification pathway—provided they are current members of SID. As the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma is a recognized qualification, alumni of this IMD program need not sit for the SID Accreditation examination to become accredited.
You must first become a member of SID before submitting your accreditation application. You can join SID here: www.sid.org.sg/membership.
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma alumni receive an exclusive discounted rate:
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma alumni: Enter the promo code SIDFTNED26 at checkout to receive the discount. Please write in to accreditation@sid.org.sg to request for the qualification pathway application form.
FT Board Director Programme is offering 5% discount on the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma for SID members. To apply the discount, please email chinon.norteman@ft.com before registering for the program. Our team will assist you with the discount application during the invoice process.
Please reach out to the SID Accreditation team at accreditation@sid.org.sg for any queries regarding your eligibility or the application process. You may also refer to our official FAQ for more details: https://www.sid.org.sg/Web/FAQ/Accreditation_Summary_FAQ.aspx.
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
3 September 2026: Standard Admission | £10,250
KEY COURSE DATES
24 September 2026: Induction
12-13 November 2026: 2-Day Workshop in Macau
23 March 2027: Controlled Assessment
STANDARD ADMISSION
Apply before 3 September 2026
£10,250
Deposit fee: £980
