So you’re a director. That gives you good benefits with limited personal liabilities, right? Wrong!

This course will provide you with an understanding of exactly what is expected of a director and how, by doing the right things, you can minimise your chances of being disqualified, personally fined or even imprisoned.

Whether you’re enrolling for the first time on director training or bringing your knowledge up to date, this half day course will help you gain a deeper understanding of the rewards and risks of being a director.

Delegates on Being a director will learn: 

  • Good corporate governance
  • Different legal forms of companies
  • Statutory compliance
  • What makes effective boards
  • Managing risk and crisis

The benefits of this training: 

  • A much clearer understanding of your role
  • An appreciation of your legal duties
  • An awareness of the risks you face
  • An understanding of how to minimise your personal liability

 

Who is it for?

This course is for current directors, new directors and aspiring directors.

 

About the Trainer: Martyn Jones

Martyn is an experienced Chair, Non-Exec Director and Board Adviser and specialises in Governance and Leadership. He has worked in companies of all sizes from FTSE 100 giants to SMEs in many different sectors as well as charities, educational establishments and professional bodies.

He is a Chartered Director, a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and holds a master’s degree in business direction.

 

Cost and duration

Members have exclusive savings on bookings and are able to access other great services provided by us.

This course lasts for half day and is delivered at the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Meeting Spaces by our approved expert trainers.

This session can also be arranged on a corporate basis, just for your team.  We can host them at your premises, or here at the Chamber’s brand new ‘Chamber Meeting Spaces’ facility; just off the M6 in Preston.

 

LOCATION

North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Meeting Spaces

Unit 11 Eastway Business Village, Olivers Place, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT

 

AVAILABILITY – Places available

Date doesn’t suit?

July 02, 2026               13.30 – 16.30

This training course is open to members and non-members. Members receive exclusive discounts on training and many other services provided by us. For more information, please contact the training team on 01772 653000.

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Price :
Members: £125 (Saving £125); Affiliate: £188 (Saving £62); Non-Members: £250 (All prices exclude VAT)
Book your place

Time:

13:30 - 16:30

Venue:

Chamber Meeting Spaces

11 Eastway Business Village, Olivers Place

Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT

To book your appointment please contact the Chamber on:

01772 653 000

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