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Structure of the exams  \n2. Booking your exam  \n3. Preparing for the exam  \n4. Taking the exam  \n5. Results  \n6. Re-sitting an exam  \n7. Further support  \n8. Frequently asked questions (FAQs)  \n1 Structure of the exams  \nThe Certificate in Company Direction is composed of four modules, each of which has an associated exam. The exams assess knowledge, understanding, application and analysis of the subject matter in each of the four component modules.  \nSuccessful completion of an exam module will earn you an Award in that subject and will contribute towards the overall Certificate in Company Direction.  \nThe Awards are:  \n− Award in Roles of the Director and the Board  \n− Award in Finance for Non-Finance Directors  \n− Award in Strategy for Directors  \n− Award in Leadership for Directors  \nTo achieve the Certificate in Company Direction qualification, you must successfully complete all four of the modular awards.  \nThe Awards are credit-rated under the internationally recognised Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) .  \n\n| Qualification | SCQF level | Equivalent level in England and Wales | Equivalent higher education level |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Award in Role of the Director and the Board | Level 9 | Level 6 | Final year undergraduate |\n| Award in Role of the Director and the Board (International) | Level 9 | Level 6 | Final year undergraduate |\n| Award in Finance for Non-Finance Directors | Level 8 | Level 5 | Second year undergraduate |\n| Award in Strategy for Directors | Level 9 | Level 6 | Final year undergraduate |\n| Award in Leadership for Directors | Level 9 | Level 6 | Final year undergraduate |\n\n© Institute of Directors | Certificate in Company Direction Exam – Guidance for candidates 1 of 10  \nIoD  \nCertificate in Company Direction Exam – Guidance for candidates  \nThe exams  \nEach modular exam is 45 minutes long and is composed of 16 multiple-choice questions. These questions are made up of 12 one-mark questions and four two-mark questions (total 20 marks) .  \nQuestions may consist of a single line question or a short scenario, or may ask you to comprehend a series of statements or a longer scenario. Each item will have four options for you to select from; only one option will be correct.  \nThe complexity of the questions will vary and it is important that you manage your time to allow for this. For instance every exam paper will include four questions worth two marks each and it is expected that you may need four or five minutes to assimilate the information and select the correct option.  \nYou can answer the questions in an order you wish. You can navigate between questions using the bar at the bottom of your screen, which will list each question number, and can return to a question at any point during the exam to change your answer or give a response to an unanswered question.  \nTo achieve a pass in the exam, you must score at least 50 percent; to achieve a distinction, you must score 75 percent or above. Any failed modules can be re-taken (See 6. Re-sitting an exam) .  \nOnce you have successfully completed all four modular exams, you will be automatically awarded the Certificate in Company Direction. To be awarded a distinction in the Certificate in Company Direction, you must achieve a distinction for at least three of the four modular exams.  \nExemptions  \nAn exemption gives you credit against relevant and recognised prior learning at comparable levels. If you meet the criteria set out in the IoD Exemptions Policy, you will be exempt from the course but NOT the exam for the module against which you have been given credit. You can find the IoD Exemptions Policy and application process pdf in the Examinations section of our website.  \n2 Booking your exam  \nModular exams are offered throughout the year. The current exam calendar can be found on the Exam Dates ","cbCaimRPLD0sJMhe","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimRPLD0sJMhe","pdf",334417,"English","# Structure of the exams\n## Booking your exam\n## Preparing for the exam\n## Taking the exam\n## Results\n## Re-sitting an exam\n## Further support\n## Frequently asked questions (FAQs)","[{\"question\":\"What are the four modular exams and the awards they lead to?\",\"answer\":\"The certificate is made up of four modules, each linked to an exam and an award: Roles of the Director and the Board; Finance for Non-Finance Directors; Strategy for Directors; and Leadership for Directors. 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