ICD.D Process
If you would like to earn your ICD.D designation, complete the Request to Certify form and submit it to:
Institute of Corporate Directors
602-40 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5J 1T1
Fax: (416) 593-0636
Please note that an applicant or certification candidate must:
- Be a member in good standing with the Institute of Corporate Directors, having signed the ICD’s Member Code of Conduct;
- Meet the admitting criteria for the ICD/Rotman Directors Education Program;
- Graduate from the ICD/Rotman Directors Education Program;
- Successfully pass the ICD.D written examination and pay a one-time written examination fee of $125 + applicable taxes;
- Serve as a director for two of the past five years, on a board that meets at least four times per year, has a minimum of three directors, and is focused on governance;
- Successfully pass the ICD.D oral peer examination given by two ICD-appointed examiners and pay a one-time oral examination fee of $125 + applicable taxes; and
- Sign the ICD.D Certification Agreement, which requires certified directors to commit to a minimum of 14 hours ongoing governance education annually. Click here for a demonstration on how to record your CEUs.
