Become the Director Every Board Wants. Earn the Prestigious Chartered Director (Ch.Dir) Designation
Nigeria’s premier certification for directors who are ready to lead with credibility, influence, and global governance excellence.
The Chartered Director Certification Programme (CDCP) is the flagship professional certification
programme of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria), established following the Institutes Chartered Status under the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2023.
It offers a globally benchmarked pathway for directors to develop, validate, and demonstrate boardroom
competence at the highest professional standard.
THE JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE
The Golden Standard for Professional Directors.
Earn The Certification That Sets Exceptional Directors Apart.
Form Board Members to Chartered Directors.
Board Leadership Professionally Certified
Why Become a Chartered Director?
Today’s boardrooms demand more than experience—they require certified competence, strategic thinking, ethical leadership, and world-class governance expertise.
The CDCP equips current and aspiring directors with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional recognition needed to excel in today’s evolving governance landscape through a flexible virtual learning
experience.
What You'II Gain
Prestigious Chartered Director (Ch.Dir) designation
Globally benchmarked professional certification
Enhanced boardroom credibility and professional recognition
Advanced governance and leadership capabilities
Expanded professional network and peer learning
Continuous professional development opportunities
Increased opportunities in governance consulting and board advisory services
A Structured Pathway to Boardroom Excellence
The programme is delivered in three progressive stages:
Stage I
Certificate in Company Directorship
Stage II
Advanced Certificate in Company Directorship
Stage III
Experience-Based Assessment & Professional Interview leading to the award of the Chartered Director
(Ch.Dir) designation.
Who Should Apply?
This programme is designed for:
- Board Chairmen
- Executive Directors
- Non-Executive Directors
- Independent Directors
- Chief Executive Officers
- Senior Executives preparing for board appointments
- Governance Professionals
- Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
- Public Sector Leaders
- Senior Professionals aspiring to board leadership roles
Registration Opens :
2 September 2026
Your Journey to Chartered Directorship Begins Here.
Take the next step towards becoming a globally recognised governance professional and join an elite
community of directors committed to excellence in leadership, governance, and board performance.