What People Say
"A short but comprehensive course that shed light on key issues on the role of corporate secretary and the best practices of an effective Board of Directors".
“JIoD has shown, during the training program I have attended with them, excellent organization and professionalism. The program was fruitful and the trainers were very understanding and cooperative. I would definitely recommend JIoD for any future training.” Fares El Hakim O&B CSC Manager OFFTEC Systems, Ltd.
“A great course in every way; ideas and concepts. The ideas and theories are important and cannot always be learnt on the job. We’ve been provided with all the needed information about being a corporate secretary in terms of qualities, roles, accountabilities, meeting planning and reporting; and how to apply them in real life work and situations.“
“Corporate Governance can make or break a company. Good corporate governance enables business success. Therefore, anyone that owns a company should attend at least one of the corporate governance courses to get the basic understanding of why it is so important. The “Role of Corporate Secretary Training Program” is a must have for any corporate secretary looking to sharpen his/her skills and knowledge. From my experience in attending this course, I seriously doubt that anyone will be able to find a better one out there; it helped to fill in some of the gaps in my knowledge. Perfect topics were thoroughly discussed and reinforced through course materials and practical examples. Presenters were extremely knowledgeable, patient and friendly. The small class sizes also contributed to an enjoyable and engaging learning experience. I will be extremely happy to take an advanced course. Look forward to start applying all what I learned from this course at work. Thank you Ms. Oraib, Ms. Maali and Dr. Yehia for such a wonderful course; which was above my expectations!”
"In regard to the Board Directors Certification program in corporate governance that I took with Jordan Institute of Directors JIoD and the IFC, I would thank JIoD team and the trainers for setting up and implementing such a program. For me as a board member of a bank I have learnt a lot from it. And I highly recommend this program for colleagues, all board members and executives. In fact I believe that boards should make it a mandatory step to all new board members to take this specialized training program to guarantee the desired level of board effectiveness."
When I signed up for the Board of Directors Certification Program I had never taken any kind of board training. My experience as a board member had been limited to Not-for-Profit organizations of which I was a founding member; so I could honestly say that my experience was quite limited. A lot of the material covered during the course was material that I had never been exposed to. When I enrolled in the course I did not have the intention to certify myself. However, the structure, the instructors and the discussions that took place helped me learn so much that I took the next step and got my certification. I now feel that I have the competence and confidence to be a truly effective board member.
I am sending this e-mail in order to thank JIoD for the well-organized “Board of Directors Certification Program”, which is conducted in cooperation between Jordanian Institute of Directors (JIoD) and IFC. The material presented during the four modules is up to date. In the nutshell, I can tell the following about the program:-
The program clarifies the role of the BoD and the management, and clears the overlapping between the two roles. Moreover, its gives senior management and BoD the needed insight to tackle their business issues.
Our group was outstanding and participants came from numerous working fields. Which is created the spirit of sharing knowledge and experience through different class discussions.
I was familiar before the program with the content of the four modules, but the instructors and rich material added a lot to my knowledge and information. Since it presented at clear framework.
The program was well-organized. Oraib is a great instructor/speaker and facilitator. Finally, I want to thank three instructors for their great experience and contribution during the program (Dr. Khaled Dahawy , Ms. Oraib Qubbaj and Mr. Ashraf Shenouda).
"Board of Directors Certification’ program was very rewarding. In addition to providing important information on how to avoid conflicts of interest at the workplace, the program addressed the concepts of corporate governance and decision-making methods in practical ways, as well as the value of looking at matters from a broad, comprehensive perspective rather than a narrow one.”
"The JIOD's Board of Directors Certification Program is considered a pioneering initiative in the Middle East. It is designed and delivered in a very professional and comprehensive manner, to enable current and future board members and senior management personnel to understand and adapt to major concepts, issues and practices related to Corporate Governance. The program aids its target group to better understand their roles as Board Members, by exposing them to the best practices in this domain.
As a participant in the program, I was very satisfied with the level of professionalism and commitment shown by JIOD's staff and trainers. They did their utmost to provide us with a really fruitful training experience. Participants engaged in serious discussions about major issues and real life situations within the corporate environment, and inside the Board Rooms. This was a major advantage of the training sessions that were designed to encourage positive discussions and exchange of experiences between all.
All in all, I consider this program a must, for current and future Board members."
“JIoD has definitely raised the bar with the “Board of Directors Certification Program”. It is a well-organized, comprehensive course that is delivered by highly qualified well experienced trainers providing in depth knowledge of Corporate Governance. One leaves the course with a real understanding of the key roles and duties of a well-structured highly effective board that provides value to its’ stakeholders. I would seriously recommend this course to board members and executive directors”.
"JIoD has shown, during the training program I have attended with them, excellent organization and professionalism. The program was fruitful and the trainers were very understanding and cooperative. I would definitely recommend JIoD for any future training".
"I was nominated as Board Member in a bank to undertake the Board of Directors Certification Program, considering that my participation is deemed to be value-added to implement Excellency on governance practices within a highly regulated environment necessitating significant commitment to...
"From its corporate governance perspective, the "Board of Directors Certification Program" has thrown a fresh light on my understanding of the capacity, powers and responsibilities of the board of directors and enabled me to develop a more coherent association between...
"With over than three decades of working experience in Banking Industry and plentiful memberships in different Boards in several countries, I am delighted that I have participated in BoD Certification Program with JIoD based on its rich content, complete set of studying...
"The Course came at a time when I think it was badly needed and looked as if it was an integral component of the overall reform targeted at not only the financial sector in Jordan but the whole corporate Jordanian sector. More important is its relevance to Good Governance education sought by all...