Directors Education Program Overview

Program Eligibility

The DEP admissions policy has been developed with a belief that positive learning environments are best achieved when a class is constructed by balancing diversity, experience, and the ability of participants to contribute positively within the group.

Preference is given to DEP applicants who currently hold a director position on the board of a public or private company, not-for-profit organization, or Crown or public agency, or to those who have served as a board member on such an organization in the recent past. In addition to direct experience as a board member, applicants are encouraged to have additional senior management or professional experience that may contribute to the learning environment.

Consideration may also be given to applicants who have not served directly on boards but who show a demonstrated interest in governance through their extensive experience interacting with boards, and/or their participation in other governance education and training.

Applicants are required to provide letters from two independent, senior references that attest to the experience and character of the applicant and the applicant’s ability to contribute positively and knowledgeably to the group dynamic of the DEP.

Space is limited and there is no guarantee of admission into the program. Preference will be given to those with the most applicable experience and to ensure the most productive learning environment.

DEP Cancellation Policy

Applicants are liable for the full course fee once they are notified that the admissions committee has accepted their application for admission.

Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing to ICD’s Director of Education no later than 28 days before the start date of Module I subject to an administration fee of $500 (plus applicable taxes) and forfeiture of the $500 application fee (plus applicable taxes).

Cancellations received in writing less than 28 days and no later than 14 days before the start date of Module I will be issued a full credit on account to be applied to another offering within one calendar year. No refunds will be provided for cancellations received less than 14 days before the start date of Module I. Non-attendance will incur the full course fee.

Should the ICD need to cancel or postpone a course offering, applicants will be issued a full refund and be provided with a credit on account equal to the $500 application fee to be applied to another offering within one calendar year.