You should allow for approximately 50 hours to complete the Diploma, paced over a 6-month period. The Institute of Board Members NED Diploma combines online, self-paced modules with interactive live sessions. Self paced modules. Over 20 hours of high-quality, relevant, and actionable content arranged into bite sized chunks of videos varying between 5 to 30 minutes in length Interactive live session. Peer group, instructor led. Over 20 hours of direct peer to peer learning, led by qualified and professional experts split into manageable sessions to work around your busy schedules. To complement and embed your learning, you will also receive soft copies of insightful publications, and be expected to complete various elements of homework outside the sessions. All progress will be validated through assessments and testing along the journey.