The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan, operating as ICMA International, has officially commenced its premium 85th Directors Training Programme designed to redefine leadership potential in the realm of corporate governance. This highly sought-after executive certification is being conducted virtually via an online platform through Zoom, allowing senior leadership tracks from across the country to participate seamlessly. According to the structural itinerary detailed in image_c0ba39.png, the exclusive training spans a targeted schedule of five sessions distributed across specific days including Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday on June 23, 24, 27, 29, and 30, 2026. The daily program timing is locked from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM Pakistan Time, accumulating a total of 40 Continuous Professional Development hours for registered attendees.
This executive training scheme is specifically structured to satisfy the regulatory requirements mandated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan under the Listed Companies Code of Corporate Governance Regulations 2019. ICMA Pakistan boasts a substantial legacy in nurturing competent corporate professionals, having already successfully trained and certified more than 1,200 corporate directors to date as specified in image_c0ba55.png. By establishing this dedicated learning platform, the institute continues to reinforce its position as a premier national body committed to anchoring corporate transparency, minimizing administrative risks, and shaping the future trajectory of board-level decision-making processes within Pakistan’s corporate sector.
The program curriculum is meticulously engineered across five comprehensive learning modules designed to arm top-tier management with critical operational insight. Module one focuses heavily on the regulatory requirements of financial statements, variance and trend analysis, annual budgeting, capital expenditure techniques, and an introductory overview of Islamic banking alongside Shariah compliance frameworks. The second module delves into the statutory complexities of the Companies Act 2017, outlining the roles, legal qualifications, and absolute liabilities of both executive and independent directors. Module three builds on the core Code of Corporate Governance, analyzing board effectiveness, the execution of efficient board meetings, and formal frameworks for appointing and evaluating the performance of corporate chief executive officers.
The remaining segments of the course address macro-level administrative strategies and risk management mitigations. Module four is structured around strategic business planning, SWOT matrix generation, corporate human resource architectures, succession planning, and statutory alignment with the protection against harassment of women at the workplace act 2010. The training wraps up with module five, which focuses exclusively on internal control systems, risk management processes, anti-money laundering board duties, and the rapidly growing sphere of cybersecurity governance, including preventive countermeasures. This diverse learning matrix ensures that certified individuals leave with a balanced view of both their fiscal duties and legal boundaries.
The target audience for this 40-hour CPD course comprises board members, newly appointed or prospective independent directors, senior executives, corporate managers, and specialized compliance or risk management professionals. The base financial investment for the program is established at PKR 225,000, though structured discounts are active for specific cohorts as illustrated in image_c0ba55.png. Active members of ICMA, corporate partners, female participants, and senior citizens over the age of sixty qualify for a reduced investment rate of PKR 180,000, while organizations forwarding two or more nominations can leverage a thirty percent discount. This extensive framework continues to attract leadership from top national bodies, including financial giants like Habib Bank Limited and National Bank of Pakistan, ensuring robust peer networking opportunities.
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