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Directors’ Duties for UK Private Limited Companies

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As officers of a company, directors are held to the strictest of regulations under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) and the GC100 Guidance. Adherence to these regulations will ensure compliance, while breaches can result in heavy penalties.  

From appointment to accountability, this course will explore who and what a director of a company is, with a focus on UK private companies limited by shares. It also outlines the statutory duties set out in the CA 2006, and how these create a framework that should be used to guide a director’s oversight of a company. Further, the course will look at what actions directors need to take to fulfil these duties, as well as the consequences for breaching them. Essential to this is a thorough understanding of the GC100 guidance and the Institute of Directors’ Code of Conduct. Please note, this course is focused on UK private companies limited by shares.  

 So, whether you’re a company lawyer advising the directors or simply looking to expand your knowledge, this course is for you. Enrol now! 

 You might also be interested our bitesize course, Company Secretaries Training for Lawyers: Incorporation of a Private Limited Company, or our online classrooms, Failure to Prevent Fraud and Economic Crime Update (Thursday 26 June 2025) and Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (22 May 2024) (recorded classroom). 

What this will cover

This course will cover:  

  • the appointment and role of a director, including who cannot act in this role 
  • directors’ compliance obligations 
  • directors’ decision-making, including interpreting resolutions to analyse the types of resolution passed at various kinds of meetings 
  • directors’ statutory duties under the CA 2006 and how they operate together 
  • consequences for breaches of directors’ duties 
  • compliance guidance, including the GC100 guidance and the Institute of Directors’ Code of Conduct  
Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:    

  • understand who a director is, who cannot act as a director and how directors are appointed  
  • appreciate what directors must do to comply with their obligations  
  • understand how directors make decisions (including interpreting legislation to analyse the types of resolutions passed at which types of meetings)  
  • identify each of the statutory duties of directors (and appreciate how they operate together)   
  • identify the consequences for breaches of directors’ duties  
  • analyse available guidance on compliance, including the GC100 guidance and the Institute of Directors’ Code of Conduct  

How you will learn

Course format 

This online course consists of the following elements: 

  • an interactive course presentation, with a variety of knowledge checks spaced throughout to test understanding of the material as the learner progresses 
  • an end-of-course assessment consisting of 10 questions 

Our courses conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. However, some members may require an alternative version for accessibility purposes. This is available upon request via our contact us form. 

Assessment 

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a pass mark of 70%. 

The knowledge checks included in the course presentation are intended to aid your understanding of the content and offer the opportunity to apply your knowledge. They do not form part of the assessment. 

No. of items Discount
11 – 19 15%
20 – 29 20%
30 – 39 25%
40 + 30%
£57.89 ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Bitesize
Level
Intermediate
Who is this for?
Solicitors
Course length
30 minutes
Assessment type
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
SRA Competence
A1
A2

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Jackie Sheldon

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