The Board Development Series (BDS) has been discontinued and a new program, Corporate Governance Leadership Skills (CGLS), has been introduced in its place (click here to view CGLS details).


Board Development Series (BDS)

Board Development Series (BDS) - Director Education Program: As corporate governance is crucial to the development of companies and the economy at large and as directors are ultimately responsible for corporate governance, PICG encourages all directors to remain up-to-date with best practices and advocates the pursuit of continuous professional development. To achieve this objective, PICG offers Board Development Series (BDS) - Director Education Program, which is a modular series of interactive workshops addressing the Chairmen, CEOs, Directors and senior management. The BDS comprises 24 modules of 2 hours each, delivered in four parts with each part lasting two days, leading to certification. In recognition of program's significance and relevance, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) directed and accordingly, Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) made an amendment in the Listing Regulations whereby, "It will be mandatory for all the directors of the listed companies to have certification under "The Board Development Series" program offered by the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance. Provided that at least one director shall be required to have such certification up to June 30, 2011 and thereaft,every following year minimum one director on the Board shall acquire the said certification under this program".

Training Investment per person per part for BDS:

Members: 40,000 per person per part

Non-Members: 50,000 per person per part

Further Information:

• BDS Brochure
• BDS Calendar
• Registration process
• Sample test / tutorial
• List of Certified Directors