--- title: Build a Portfolio Career date: 2025-06-16T11:33:00+01:00 author: Ashley Dutton canonical_url: "https://www.connectd.com/fractional" section: Pages --- [ Executive ](https://www.connectd.com/executive) [ Board Advisor ](https://www.connectd.com/board-advisory-services) [ Non-Exec Director ](https://www.connectd.com/non-executive-director-services) Every Connectd member gets a guaranteed pro bono placement with an ambitious, early-stage business. ### Structured learning Earn a CPD-certified qualification through self-paced, on-demand learning built around the realities of fractional and board-level work. ### Mentor-supported Work one-to-one with someone who's already made this transition. They know what it feels like and how to make your move as smooth as possible. ### Guaranteed placement Build your experience and lay the foundations for future success. Pro bono placements regularly lead to paid advisory, fractional and board roles. "The academy was really well structured and it was useful to have a time limit to complete it by so you make sure you keep the learning momentum and move towards your first placement quickly." Emma Rainey Advisor "The NED Academy training has guided me through everything I need to do to secure my first Non-Executive Director role. I have already applied for one role and am following a plan to apply for more." Steve Oliver NED "I found the Connectd Portfolio Career Academy to be an invaluable resource. The curriculum is expertly curated, offering a perfect blend of hard board-level skills such as finance and governance, and the soft skills needed to support the startups." Edwin Addis Advisor ## Build a portfolio career on your terms. [ Apply to join ](https://www.connectd.com/agents/uk-ned-rr-direct)### Start your Transition to Portfolio with our accredited fractional executive or board advisory pathways. Choose your path Fractional Executive Board Advisor Academy 30 CPD Points 5 modules Mentoring 1:1 Support 180 minutes Placement Pro bono role 3 months Platform View live opportunities 24/7 access Academy 30 CPD Points 5 modules Mentoring 1:1 Support 180 minutes Placement Pro bono role 6 months Platform View live opportunities 24/7 access ## Where this pathway leads 01 ### Fractional Executive Year 1 02 ### Board Advisor Year 2 03 ### Non-Executive Director Year 3 04 ### Chair Year 4 ## Where this pathway leads 01 ### Board Advisor Year 1 02 ### Non-Executive Director Year 2 03 ### Chair Year 3 ## Fractional Executive Academy ### Understanding the Fractional Role Understand the unique dynamics and commercial impact of advisory roles within startups. ### Transitioning to a Fractional Career Understand the unique dynamics and commercial impact of advisory roles within startups. ### Building & Positioning Your Fractional Business Understand the unique dynamics and commercial impact of advisory roles within startups. ### Executing as a Fractional Executive Founder relationships, stakeholder management, onboarding, and delivering real value. ### Executing as a Fractional Executive Understand the unique dynamics and commercial impact of advisory roles within startups. [ Apply to join ](https://www.connectd.com/agents/uk-ned-rr-direct) ## Board Advisory Academy ### What Does a Startup Board Advisor Do? Understand the unique dynamics and commercial impact of advisory roles within high-growth startups. ### Building Your Board Advisor Profile Translate your specialist expertise into compelling, actionable advisory insights. ### Mentoring as a Board Advisor Become the go-to expert sounding board for founders ### Growing Your Network for Advisory Work Strategies to win introductions, drive new business, and deepen your high-value network. ### How to Land Paid Board Advisor Roles Build a standout personal brand and master interview and negotiation techniques. ## Built for experienced leaders *ready for what's next.* [ Apply to join ](https://www.connectd.com/agents/uk-ned-rr-direct) ### C-Suite & Senior Executives CFOs, CMOs, CTOs, COOs, and VPs with 12+ years of experience looking to apply their expertise more flexibly. ### Subject Matter Experts Leaders with deep domain knowledge in finance, technology, marketing, operations, or governance, ready for board-level impact. ### Career Transitioners Still in a full-time role but thinking about what comes next, and wanting structure, not guesswork, to get there. 94% said mentors had helped them avoid costly mistakes 84% said they had become proficient in their roles faster 69% said they were making better decisions ## In their words *not ours.* > “"The academy was really well structured and it was useful to have a time limit to complete it by so” > > Emma Rainey > > Advisor > “"I found the Connectd Portfolio Career Academy to be an invaluable resource. The curriculum is expertly curated, offering a perfect” > > Edwin Addis > > Advisor [ Apply to join ](https://www.connectd.com/agents/uk-ned-rr-direct) ## More *variety* Different challenges, different sectors, different businesses. Every week looks different. ## More *fulfilment* Work where you expertise creates real impact – not where politics dictates your priorities. ## More *flexibility* Design your schedule around your life. Most members start while still in a full time role. ## More *control* Choose who you work with, what you work on, and how much you take on. Your career, your terms. ## START YOUR FRACTIONAL PORTFOLIO CAREER TODAY. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. [ Apply to join ](https://www.connectd.com/agents/uk-ned-rr-direct) ![](/dist/images/blob-light.png) ![](/dist/images/blob-light.png) ![](/dist/images/blob-light.png) ![](/dist/images/blob-light.png)