Program Offerings

Accreditation: The Certified Directors Course

“I am chair and also board member of a few companies within the Group for a while now. I had thought that it was sufficient knowledge and experience for me to perform as a director. It was not until I went through the course which covered industries other than finance and insurance, that I saw there is always more to learn and new ways to view things. And it was important to analyse and learn of the causes of failures of some big names, which pointed almost directly to the board for accountability. These revelations caused me to think more deeply about my role in the boards that I have been involved in.”

Ong Teong Hoon,
Shareholder Representative, Phillip Capital Group Cambodia

The world doesn’t need more leadership theory — it needs leaders who can think clearly, act with integrity, and stay grounded under pressure.

The traditional approaches of delivering management and leadership development no longer meet the challenges leaders face today. Real impact — in boardrooms, organisations, and everyday decisions — comes from transformation, not just information.

And transformation requires more than learning.

It requires LAT:

Learning + Application = Transformation

This simple equation underpins the design philosophy of the Cambodian Institute of Directors, Certified Directors Course and reflects a broader truth about how adults grow.

In fact, LAT is the principle that distinguishes powerful development programs from those that merely transmit information in rote.

Let’s unpack it — and then explore how it elevates the Certified Directors model above more traditional alternatives.

What is LAT?

It’s a developmental principle that says:

• Learning on its own — even high-quality, content-rich learning — is not enough.
• Application is the essential bridge that moves knowledge from head to hand, from theory to behaviour.
• Transformation happens when learning becomes lived — when insights are tested, reflected on, and embedded into practice.

We don’t become better leaders simply by knowing more.
We change when we apply what we know — and reflect on what happens next.

LAT in Practice: From Theory to Transformation

In leadership development, LAT transforms a participant from a passive recipient of information into an active architect of their own growth. This is particularly crucial in board governance, where knowledge must be:

• Context-sensitive
• Judgment-based
• Ethically grounded
• Interpersonally applied

Without practice, reflection, and real-world application, governance training remains abstract — producing directors who may know the rules but struggle to apply them under pressure.

How LAT Elevates the Certified Directors Course

The Certified Directors Course was designed around this insight. Every module intentionally integrates applied learning — ensuring that participants aren’t just prepared for a test, but for the real-life pressures of boardroom decision-making.

Here’s how LAT is embedded:

• Case Studies drawn from real governance dilemmas — not just for participant to analyse, but to reflect on what they would do.
• Individual Assignments that require participants to apply principles to their own board or leadership context.
• Group Presentations that simulate boardroom decision-making, dialogue, and stakeholder communication.
• Reflective Journals that connect the material to personal growth and ethical development.
• Peer Dialogue and Coaching that builds metacognitive awareness — the ability to think about how we think.

This structure ensures that learning is not separate from the workplace — it is embedded in it.

Participants repeatedly say that the course not only deepened their understanding of governance, but also changed how they lead, speak, listen, and decide.

That’s transformation.

Testimonials

“The Certified Directors Course has been so much more than just a course about the governance roles of Board Directors. Exploring case studies of Board decision making that has gone awry, (& others that have gone right), has provided real insights into evaluating risk & governance. It has also enabled me to strengthen skills in strategic thinking & in challenging assumptions. I don’t hesitate to recommend enrolling on this course.”

Tina Redshaw,
Independent Consultant, WWT

“The Cam-IoD Certified Directors Course was a game-changer for my professional journey. The curriculum’s in-depth focus on financial management, risk oversight, regulatory frameworks and ethical leadership has directly enhanced my ability to make informed decisions on integrity within my organisation, and highlighted the critical importance of strong corporate governance in Cambodia’s fast evolving business landscape. What truly set the experience apart was the energy in the classroom. Each week, I connected with a vibrant network of accomplished directors and top-tier professionals from across Cambodia’s diverse business landscape, and the exchange of ideas and strategies was nothing short of inspiring! In a country where robust corporate governance is rapidly becoming the gold standard for attracting investment and driving sustainable growth, this course has empowered me to be at the forefront of positive change.”

Andrew David Millar
Vice Principal, Australian Centre for Education (ACE), IDP Education

Next Cohort Starts: 21 October 2025