Directors Education Program (DEP)

As a director, you are faced with a formidable list of boardroom responsibilities. These challenges include approving the company’s strategy, monitoring its performance, evaluating and compensating the CEO and complying with laws and ethical standards.

This program is the gold standard for directors’ education in Canada and is a necessary step toward receiving ICD accreditation as a certified corporate director. It is held in four three-day modules and is designed for experienced board directors.

ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program (DEP) Diversity Scholarship  

The ICD-Rotman DEP Diversity Scholarship aims to facilitate the development of a diverse representation in boardrooms across all sectors of the Canadian economy by providing access to governance education, to advance and strengthen directors' contributions to Canada's boardrooms and beyond.

This scholarship program allows underrepresented individuals to gain a strong governance education through Canada's leading director education program, the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program (DEP). Preference is given to those who demonstrate a financial need and belong to one of the following groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, people with visible or invisible/episodic disabilities, members of racialized communities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ .

Click here for additional information on the scholarship, application, and review process. 

The scholarship program has been made possible by the Institute of Corporate Directors, Rotman School of Management, and its network of partner business schools across Canada.

"I highly recommend the Directors Education Program to current and future directors. The relevant content, high quality of engaging instructors, and the generous participation and sharing of experiences from the participants combine for a valuable and enjoyable learning experience that is immediately applicable as a director.”

- Gianna Manes, DEP Graduate and President and former CEO, ENMAX Energy Corp.

Please note: The Institute of Corporate Directors handles all program applications.