2026 Annual London Global Convention | Corporate Governance & Sustainability & Presentation of Golden Peacock Awards | Theme - Boards at the Crossroads of Volatility and the AI Era: Shaping the future of Corporate Governance and Sustainability | 18 – 21 November 2026, London (UK)

IOD Training & Development

From aspiring Directors to experienced Board Members and C-suite executives, our programmes empower participants with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in today's dynamic governance boardroom ecosystem.

Training Programmes

What We Offer

Whether you are preparing for your first board role, enhancing your effectiveness as a director, navigating emerging governance challenges, or seeking an exclusive leadership experience alongside accomplished peers, our programmes provide a structured pathway for continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

Flagship · 3 Days / 4 Days

Masterclass for
Directors

Comprehensive boardroom certification covering governance, law, strategy, financial literacy, and a live simulation exercise.

3 days (Offline) / 4 days (Virtual) Open & In-House
New Flagship · 3 Days

Global Board
Fellowship

The Global Board Fellowship moves beyond what a Director should know and focuses on how a Board Member must think, challenge, decide and lead in today's boardroom.

3 days Open Format
Finance · 1 Days

Finance for Non-Finance
Directors

Demystify financial statements and sharpen your ability to ask the right questions in the boardroom on financial matters.

1 days Open Format
Open Format · 4 Days

Masterclass for Directors
for ESG

Equips yourself with critical insights into ESG. Be able to navigate the complex ESG landscape with a deep understanding of Sustainability, ESG regulations, investments and reporting.

4 days Open Format
Virtual Training · 2 Days

Boards Preparedness Towards
Emerging Technologies

The Emerging Technologies programme equips leaders with practical insights into AI, ML, Cloud, Blockchain, and Data Analytics to drive innovation and informed decision-making.

4 days Open Format

Additional Services

IOD Directors
Databank

A trusted platform connecting qualified directors with verified board opportunities. Enabling seamless board appointments and stronger corporate governance.

New

Board
Mentorship

Receive one-to-one guidance from experienced board leaders and governance experts. Build the confidence, insights, and leadership skills to excel in the boardroom.

Faculty Empanelment

Join IOD's expert faculty and contribute to developing future-ready directors and leaders. Share your expertise while advancing excellence in corporate governance education.

Check Your Boardroom
Knowledge Quotient

Assess your boardroom readiness across governance, strategy, risk, and leadership. Identify strengths, bridge knowledge gaps, and enhance your board effectiveness.

IOD Alumni Network

Batch No. 404 | September, 2026
Masterclass for Directors | Offline Classroom | Delhi, September 18, 19 & 20

Mr. Vaibhav Shah
General Manager - Projects
Vindhya Telelinks Ltd.
Telecommunications
Sales, Operations & Projects
Ms. Nandini Chatterjee
General Manager - Cloud and Cybersecurity Product Operations
Tata Communications Ltd.
Telecommunications
Product Development & Product Operations
Mr. Rakesh Ranjan
Chief Digital Officer
Kyndryl India
Technology & Digital Transformation
Digital Identity, Financial Inclusion, Fintech, Payments, RegTech & AI
Mr. Nitin Sehgal
Associate Partner
Forvis Mazars India LLP
Audit, Tax & Consulting
Business Development
Mr. Sushil Phogat
Partner
S N Dhawan & Co. LLP
Consulting
Financial Services, Audit & Assurance
Mr. Rajesh Gupta
Director
Millennium Booksource Pvt. Ltd.
Education
Account & Marketing
Dr. Anil Sethi
Founder
Sysmatic International Education & Management Services
Business Consulting & Coaching
Lead Development
Mr. Amit Kathpalia
Proprietor & Managing Director
AK Infrastructure Advisory
Consultancy
Infrastructure and Construction Industry
Ms. Seema Seth
Founder & Managing Trustee
Sneh Hasija Charitable Trust
Development Sector
Human Resources
Ms. Nimisha Mehndiratta
Group IT Head - Governance & Compliance
Airtel International LLP
Telecom
Technology, Governance & Compliances
Mr. Sanjay Aggarwal
Advisor
Fortum Energy Holdings B.V
Renewable, Biofuel & EV Infra
Energy
Ms. Sunali Gupta
Assistant Vice President - Risk Management
Moody's Corporation
Financial Services
Audit and Risk Management
Dr. Vivek Srivastav
Chief Executive Officer
Multani Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Nutrition & Wellness
Techno-Commercial
Ms. Aarthi Kanagaraj
Senior Integration & Automation Engineer
Co Valere Technology Consulting Group
Technology Consulting
Enterprise Architecture, Technology Implementation & Automation
Ms. Shivanee Dutt
Founder
Aanist
Retail Consulting
Advisory
Mr. Sudhir Kumar Verma
Senior Program Manager
Tarento Technologies
IT Services & AI Solutions
AI, Technology, E-Governance, Automotive & EdTech
Major General Akash Kaushik, SM, PhD
Ministry of Defence
Military
Strategic Studies, Defence, Water & Geopolitics
Cmde Devanshu Rastogi
DACIDS Doctrine
HQ IDS
Defence
Operations & Strategy Planning
Ms. Seema Rani
General Manager (F&A-VIM)
GAIL (India) Ltd.
Oil & Gas
Finance & Accounts
Mr. Syed Mohammad Hasnain
former Inspector General
CRPF (MHA)
Law Enforcement and Public Sector
Internal Security, Law and Order, ICT Governance
Mr. Hitesh Kumar
Deputy General Manager
Trinity Touch Pvt. Ltd.
Electrical, Solar & Manufacturing
Electronics Development & Production
Mr. Hardeep Singh Sarna
Business Chief -Imaging Business Group
Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
Business Growth & Management

Upcoming Batches

All batches are limited in size to ensure quality interaction. Reserve your seat early.

Masterclass for Directors

Batch Format City Dates
#Batch No. 406 Online All India October 03, 04 & 10, 11, 2026 Register
#Batch No. 407 Offline Mumbai Oct. 30, 31 & Nov. 01, 2026 Register
#Batch No. 408 Offline Hyderabad Oct. 30, 31 & Nov. 01, 2026 Register
#Batch No. 409 Offline Bengaluru November 20, 21 & 22, 2026 Register
#Batch No. 410 Offline Delhi Dec. 04, 05 & 06, 2026 Register
#Batch No. 411 Offline Gandhinagar (GIFT City) December 11, 12 & 13, 2026 Register
#Batch No. 412 Offline Pune January 15, 16 & 17, 2027 Register
Please Note: Each batch is limited in size to encourage closer interaction and personalised learning. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who Should Attend

Whether you aspire to join a corporate board, have recently been appointed as a Director, or are an experienced board member seeking to sharpen your governance perspective, the Masterclass for Directors is designed for you. Through practical insights, real-world case studies, and interactions with seasoned board leaders, participants gain the confidence, knowledge, and strategic mindset required to contribute meaningfully in today's increasingly complex boardroom environment.

Regulatory Requirement: Under SEBI (LODR) Regulation 25(7)(c), listed entities must arrange ongoing training for Independent Directors. IOD's Masterclass is a recognised pathway to fulfil this requirement. As per Regulation 4(2)(f)(iii) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 the Board shall encourage continuing directors training to ensure that the members of board of directors are kept up to date.

What Sets Us Apart

Global Boardroom Recognition

Internationally benchmarked credentials aligned with global governance standards.

Practising Directors as Faculty

Learn directly from experienced Independent Directors, CEOs, and governance leaders.

Future-Ready Governance Curriculum

Continuously updated with SEBI, MCA regulations, ESG, and global boardroom trends.

Live Boardroom Simulations

Real-world case-based exercises replicating board meeting scenarios and decision-making.

Boardroom Readiness & Leadership Assessment

Structured framework to strengthen board effectiveness, decision-making capability, and leadership impact.

Elite Global Director Network

Access to a growing community of senior leaders, directors, and governance professionals across 20+ countries.

As Updated in June 2026

Successfully Conducted
Training Programmes

140
Batches

In-House
Masterclass for Directors

22
Batches

Orientation Programme for
ID's Proficiency Test

2
Batches

Masterclass for Startup
Professionals

9
Batches

Masterclass for Directors on
ESG

1
Batches

Finance for Non-Finance Directors Training

1
Batches

Boards Preparedness Towards
Emerging Technologies

404
Batches

Open-House
Masterclass for Directors

579
Total Batches

Global Footprint of Our
Training Programmes

Our training programmes have a truly global reach, connecting professionals and organisations across continents. The map highlights our expanding presence in key regions including North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, reflecting the growing demand for world-class boardroom and governance learning.

5,000+Hours of Boardroom Brilliance
250+India’s top
Boardroom trainers
550+Batches and
Counting...
10,000+Board members
trained
20+Nations with
participant presence
25+Years of Building
Better Boards
For In-House Training Programmes

Some of Our Esteemed Clients

Tata International Limited
IRCTC
Terumo
Warangal
CDSL
CFA Society India
Jindal Stainess
Xander
MFIN
IDBI
Trivandu Management Association
ITPO
HAL
Hudco
Teva
Ford
Volvo
TE Connectivity
Metropolitan Stock Exchange
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (Nabard)
NAFP
NTPC
ICCI Logo
Thermax Limited
ICPAR
PMI
Tasty Bite
SUB K
STCI
Morningstar
LIC
HPCL
FICCI
CMMI
VSC
Chidambaranar
UTIMF
UPMA
TATA
SREI
SIDBI
SCI
SA Dhan
OCS
Novartis
NHPC
MZM L LLP
IWFCI
Ircon
Indian Women Network
Indian Oil
Indcoserve
Hmel
Dhanlaxmi
Cidco
BPGC
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. : IndianOil - The Energy of India
Bridgestone
GAIL (India) Ltd

IOD Empaneled Faculty

Trained Directors
Under the Masterclass

Frequently Asked Questions

  • As per Regulation 4(2)(f)(iii) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 the Board shall encourage continuing directors training to ensure that the members of board of directors are kept up to date.
  • As per Regulation 25(7)(c) the listed entity shall familiarize the independent directors through various training programmes about the listed entity including the roles, rights, responsibilities of independent directors.

The Institute of Directors (IOD), India, believes that effective governance and responsible leadership are essential for building sustainable organizations and strengthening boardroom effectiveness. Through its training programmes, IOD seeks to develop competent, informed, and future-ready directors by equipping participants with the knowledge, perspectives, and practical insights required to navigate today's complex business environment. Beyond learning, IOD aims to support the continuous professional development of directors and senior executives by fostering a vibrant ecosystem of knowledge-sharing, networking, and board leadership excellence.

IOD's programmes are designed for Directors, Independent Directors, Board Members, CXOs, Senior Executives, Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Family Business Successors, and professionals aspiring to take up board-level responsibilities.

Yes. Many participants join our programmes to prepare themselves for future board positions, enhance their leadership capabilities, and gain a deeper understanding of corporate governance and boardroom practices.

No. While some participants may be experienced board members, many join to develop the knowledge and competencies required for future board appointments.

IOD offers a portfolio of board leadership and executive development programmes designed to strengthen governance capabilities, strategic oversight, financial understanding, and responsible leadership in today's evolving business environment.

IOD provides its training Virtually as well as Offline in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Chennai.

  • The Masterclass for Directors Programme (Virtual for 4 days/ Offline for 3 days)
  • The Masterclass for Directors on ESG (Virtual for 4 days)
  • Finance for Non-Finance Directors (Virtual for 1 day)
  • ‘Global Board Fellowship’ Programme (Offline for 3 days)
  • Board Preparedness towards Emerging Technologies (Virtual for 2 days).
  • Masterclass for Startup Professionals

Each programme addresses different aspects of boardroom leadership, governance, sustainability, finance, strategy, and executive development. Our team can guide you in selecting the programme that best aligns with your professional goals and experience. You may contact us at info@iodglobal.com for someone to reach out to you.

Yes. Participants from diverse sectors including financial services, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, infrastructure, public sector, family businesses, and startups and many more regularly attend the IOD programmes.

Participants become part of a broader professional ecosystem that includes conferences, conventions, leadership forums, knowledge-sharing events, and interactions with senior business leaders and directors.

IOD's programmes are designed to enhance participants' boardroom readiness, governance knowledge, and leadership capabilities. While IOD does not provide placement guarantees, participants may benefit from networking opportunities, professional engagement, and visibility within the governance ecosystem through IOD's events, forums, and initiatives.

Such interactions can create opportunities for professional engagement, board-level exposure, and potential directorship opportunities, subject to individual qualifications, experience, and organisational requirements.

IOD programmes help participants strengthen their understanding of governance and boardroom concepts that are relevant to Independent Director responsibilities and professional development.

Learning does not end with the completion of a programme. Participants can continue their professional development through IOD's advanced learning programmes, conferences, conventions, webinars, publications, and networking platforms. These opportunities provide ongoing exposure to evolving governance practices, boardroom trends, leadership insights, and interactions with experienced directors and business leaders.

Participants can register online through the respective programme page available on https://www.iodglobal.com/masterclass-for-directors#about-training or contact the IOD Training Team at info@iodglobal.com for assistance.
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