Board Development
Empowering NHS board members with expert-led training and development to enhance governance, leadership, and strategic impact.
Training for NHS leaders
Work with expert trainers and NHS governance specialists to build the insight, skills and confidence you need to lead effectively and strengthen your organisation’s impact.
Our Board Development programme supports NHS board members and governance professionals with practical, high-impact training tailored to the unique challenges of the sector.
Find the right development opportunity for you
For new board members
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❯❯❯❯ Induction programmes
Step into your board role with confidence.
Our induction courses give you the essential knowledge and skills to navigate NHS governance from day one. These programmes offer a clear, practical introduction to NHS leadership and board responsibilities.
Courses:
- Non-executive director induction (2-day programme)
- Executive director induction (1-day programme)
- Effective chairing of organisations (three-part programme)
For board members
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❯❯❯❯ Core training
Strengthen the skills that support effective governance and confident decision-making.
Our practical training modules are designed for NHS board members and senior leaders – including non-executive and executive directors, company secretaries and aspiring board members.
Courses:
- Effective chairing of meetings
- Effective challenge for boards
- NHS finance for senior leaders
- NHS quality for NEDs
- Risk appetite for boards
- Risk management for boards
- Working with governors
For aspiring directors
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❯❯❯❯ Aspiring Directors programme
Your next step towards board-level leadership.
Designed for senior NHS professionals, this six-module course helps you prepare for your first executive director role. You’ll gain the insight, confidence and practical tools to take on board responsibilities – with expert input, 360-degree feedback, coaching and peer learning built in.
Join an upcoming programme or get in touch to discuss a tailored version for your organisation.
For governance professionals
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❯❯❯❯ Core training
Strengthen the skills that support effective governance throughout your organisation.
Our practical training modules are designed for NHS governance professionals in key roles – including board secretaries, governance leads, risk managers and those supporting board and committee reporting.
Courses:
- Advanced effective recording of board and committee meetings
- Effective chairing of meetings
- Effective report writing
- Introduction to effective meeting administration and minute taking
- Risk for NHS risk practitioners (in partnership with the Institute of Risk Management)
For your team
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❯❯❯❯ In-house training
Bring our training to your organisation.
In-house sessions are run by NHS governance experts and can be tailored to fit your organisation’s context – helping you build shared understanding and confidence in key governance areas.
The courses offered in-house are:
- Advanced effective recording of board and committee meetings
- Aspiring directors programme
- Effective chairing of meetings
- Effective challenge
- Effective report writing
- Introduction to effective meeting administration and minute taking
- NHS finance for senior leaders
- NHS quality for NEDs
- Risk appetite for boards
- Risk management for senior leaders
- Risk management for boards
This isn't an exhaustive list, so please get in touch to discuss your training requirements and how we may be able to assist. Training can be delivered virtually or in-person.
Custom solutions for you and your board
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❯❯❯❯ Bespoke board development
Get a tailored approach to leadership and governance training, built around your board’s priorities.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen board dynamics, sharpen strategic focus or improve governance effectiveness, we work with you to design a one-off workshop or a programme that fits your needs.
What we can deliver as part of the programme:
- Diagnostic evaluation to understand effectiveness
- Meeting observations and feedback
- Personality profiling, 360 feedback and coaching
- Facilitated workshops
Topics could include:
- Building effective board relationships
- Risk appetite and risk management
- Constructive challenge, support and assurance
- System leadership
- Psychological safety and board dynamics
- Preparation for regulatory review
Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
The format allowed learning and networking, which added value. I appreciated the use of case studies to apply theory to real-world situations. Overall the event felt both informative and accessible.
February 2025
Leadership and governance reviews
Strong, effective governance supports better outcomes for patients, more confident leadership, and healthier board dynamics.
Our review services are designed to help you assess what’s working, identify areas for improvement, and build on what your board does best.
We support this through a range of in-depth review options, including:
- Developmental well-led reviews
- Board and committee effectiveness reviews
- Council of governor effectiveness reviews and surveys
Learn more about our effectiveness reviews or contact us to explore how we can support your board.
Find your next development opportunity
See all courses for current and aspiring directors, governors, and those supporting good governance.
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Why choose NHS Providers?
✔ Sector-specific expertise: training developed by NHS experts, for the NHS.
✔ Proven impact: 98% of past attendees rated our training good or excellent.
✔ Flexible learning options: open courses, in-house training, and bespoke board development.