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EMPOWERING MEMBERS AS GOVERNANCE CHAMPION

BE A MEMBER AND JOIN THE NETWORK OF PROFESSIONALS

PRACTICING ETHICAL GOVERNANCE

ICD is a learned society composed of more than 400 professionals from private to publicly listed corporations, Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations, family-business owned entities, non-profit organizations, foundations and SMES including directors, C-level management, executives, business owners and more practicing ethical governance.

ICD Members Unique Opportunities

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BROADEN YOUR NETWORK

Be identified as a governance champion with the post-nominals recognized by the Global Network of Director Institutes around the world.

Join members' events and build your network among outstanding peers and like-minded leaders committed to Corporate Governance.

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Build on your Corporate Governance mindset as a Director. Deep dive into corporate governance best practices with courses and webinars to support your continuing education.

Access Director tools, modules, and researches that can help your own Board and Company strengthen governance practices.

ACCESS DIRECTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Open doors and create connections with companies looking for independent directors who can create impact and results.

BE AN ADVOCATE

Give back and be engaged.

Our programs are run by Directors, for Directors.

Sign up to join program committees, develop modules, teach courses, write case studies, and share articles. There are numerous roles that you can take an active part of.

Membership Categories and Requirements

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (AICD)

At least college graduate

Attended a cumulative 8 hours of accredited ICD courses

Recommendation from a Graduate Member, Regular Member, or Fellow; and,

Passed due diligence

Want to apply for Associate Membership?

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Membership Checklist and Application Process

START YOUR MEMBERSHIP JOURNEY

ICD Associate

Attend and accumulate 8 hours of ICD courses or webinars with certificates

Submit requirements on the checklist

ICD conducts due diligence.

Your application will be posted to our ICD Members for the approval of Fellows Committee and the Board of Trustees

CONGRATULATIONS!

Once approved by the board, you will be notified with a Congratulatory Letter.

ICD Regular Member

Get recommendation from an ICD Member to be a Regular Member

Submit requirements on the checklist

Attend getting to know you meeting with Orientation Panel

Your application will be recommended to the Fellows Committee and the Board of Trustees

CONGRATULATIONS!

Once approved by the board, you will be notified with a Congratulatory Letter.

ICD Graduate or Fellow

Completion of the Professional Directors Program

Submit requirements on the checklist + completion of EXAM

Your application will be posted to our ICD Members

Conduct INTERVIEW to assess experience and appreciation of corporate governance principles.

Deliberation by Panel if Fellow or Graduate

Your application will be recommended to the Fellows Committee and the Board of Trustees

CONGRATULATIONS!

Once approved by the board, you will be notified with a Congratulatory Letter.

Induction as an ICD Member

Settle the corresponding Membership Fee.

Be formally inducted and start enjoying your ICD Member Benefits.

Processing of Membership may take 30-60 days depending on category and completeness of documents.

Accomplished Membership Application Form
Most updated CV
High-Resolution Photo
List of Character References
Endorsement

Getting started checklist:

EMPOWERING MEMBERS AS GOVERNANCE CHAMPION

BE A MEMBER AND JOIN THE NETWORK OF PROFESSIONALS

PRACTICING ETHICAL GOVERNANCE

ICD Members Unique Opportunities

Membership Categories and Requirements

Membership Checklist and Application Process

START YOUR MEMBERSHIP JOURNEY

ICD Associate

Attend and accumulate 8 hours of ICD courses or webinars with certificates

Submit requirements on the checklist

ICD conducts due diligence.

Your application will be posted to our ICD Members for the approval of Fellows Committee and the Board of Trustees

CONGRATULATIONS!

Once approved by the board, you will be notified with a Congratulatory Letter.

ICD Regular Member

Get recommendation from an ICD Member to be a Regular Member

Submit requirements on the checklist

Attend getting to know you meeting with Orientation Panel

Your application will be recommended to the Fellows Committee and the Board of Trustees

CONGRATULATIONS!

Once approved by the board, you will be notified with a Congratulatory Letter.

ICD Graduate or Fellow

Completion of the Professional Directors Program

Submit requirements on the checklist + completion of EXAM

Your application will be posted to our ICD Members

Conduct INTERVIEW to assess experience and appreciation of corporate governance principles.

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Deliberation by Panel if Fellow or Graduate

Your application will be recommended to the Fellows Committee and the Board of Trustees

CONGRATULATIONS!

Once approved by the board, you will be notified with a Congratulatory Letter.

Induction as an ICD Member

Settle the corresponding Membership Fee.

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Be formally inducted and start enjoying your ICD Member Benefits.

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Processing of Membership may take 30-60 days depending on category and completeness of documents.

Accomplished Membership Application Form

Most updated CV

High-Resolution Photo

List of Character References

Endorsement

Getting started checklist:

Summary of Benefits and Fees