Across our open and custom offerings, all of our programmes are designed to challenge, inspire and transform your thinking.
Open programmes
Open programmes are held throughout the year, exploring a broad range of business topics.
Open programmesCustom programmes
Using a partnership approach, we design and deliver a custom development programme to meet your objectives.
Custom programmesInternational partnerships
Work collaboratively with us on engaging and innovative experiences for learners.
Partnership opportunitiesUpcoming Programmes
26
Sep
Non-executive Director Programme Session 2 | What is the Role of the NXD in assessing Risk
- with Angus Cockburn, Non-Executive Chairman of James Fisher and Sons plc. Senior Independent Director of Ashtead Group plc, Senior Independent Director of Edrington Group Limited, and Non-Executive Director of Securities Trust of Scotland plc
- Calendar Thursday
- Clock 18:00–20:00
- Navigate Online
Join Angus Cockburn and Bill McCall to explore serious risk issues organisations face. Book your place.
10
Oct
Non-executive Director Programme Session 3 | AI – opportunity or threat? What NXDs need to know
- with Louise Smith, Leadership roles across Digital, Data, Product, Distribution, Technology and Operations in leading UK organisations
- Calendar Thursday
- Clock 18:00–20:00
- Navigate
Join Louise Smith as she demystifies this potentially complicated area. Book your place.
24
Oct
Non-executive Director Programme Session 4 | The opportunity and challenges of being an NXD in a Private Equity backed business
- with Calum Paterson, Leads SEP. Former Chair of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
- Calendar Thursday
- Clock 18:00–20:00
- Navigate
Join Calum Paterson and John Watson as they explain the challenges and how to be successful in this sector. Book your place.
7
Nov
Essentials of Remuneration in International NGOs
- with Mariana Oliveira
- Calendar Thursday
- Clock 12:30–15:00
- Navigate Online
This dynamic, online course, offered by Project Fair, delivers basic knowledge and skills in compensation and benefits from the perspective of international NGOs.
7
Nov
Non-executive Director Programme Session 5 | Energy transition strategies and climate reporting: The escalating challenge for Boards and NXDs
- with Dr Valentina Kretzschmar, Chairman, Aberdeen Sports Village; Board member, Todd & Duncan, Commsworld and PDG Helicopters
- Calendar Thursday
- Clock 18:00–20:00
- Navigate Online
Join Dr Valentina Kretzschmar and Amanda Young as they address the key issues. Book your place.
21
Nov
Non-executive Director Programme Session 6 | The Effective Board
- with Atholl Duncan, Chair of UK Coaching; Chair of the performance and technology business, Black Isle Group; Chair of Salmon Scotland; and Founder and CEO of The Edge Consultancy
- Calendar Thursday
- Clock 18:00–20:00
- Navigate Online
Join Atholl Duncan as he shares his insight on how to create and maintain an effective culture in the boardroom. Book your place.
23
Jan
AI for Senior Managers in Financial Services Programme
- with Luke Scanlon
- Calendar Thursday
- Clock 09:00–17:00
- Navigate Pinsent Masons
Delivered in partnership between Pinsent Masons, the Edinburgh Futures Institute and the University of Edinburgh Business School, this 1-day course for Senior Managers in Financial Services focuses on developing competence and providing training in understanding and addressing AI legal and regulatory risks.