There is little doubt that the AICD Company Directors Course (CDC) is highly regarded by Boards, employers and participants alike but given the significant cost and time commitment, is it actually worth it? The answer is: it depends. Frustratingly equivocal as this answer is, it’s also the only decent one since the qualifications and experience of those of us considering enrolment can vary wildly. To provide a more satisfying response, we have taken that variety into account and sketched out three common career scenarios.

Highly regarded courses such as the AICD Company Directors Course are not necessarily the be-all and end-all for Board membership, particularly when candidates have strong experience and an accompanying track record of on-the-job effectiveness.