Gain the essential skills of a modern board member
Combine a selection of IMD programs into the IMD Board Director Diploma and certify that you are equipped with the right tools and knowledge for continued success as a modern board member, amidst complex business times and disruption.
Be inspired by the latest research and the world’s best boards. Draw on more than 40 years of board education experience to prepare your board to face the challenges of a complex world.
Gain both breadth and depth of knowledge across a range of key topics to confidently sit on any board. Such as: teams dynamics, digital transformation, finance etc.
Certify your board skills with the IMD Board Director Diploma in just 9 days, depending on your selection of programs.
Education tailored for the board
Discover our board programs portfolio
How board directors make a real difference
Learn what high-performing boards are doing to be the driving force behind their company's success. Get the latest research to find out what works and what doesn’t - in terms of board governance, board dynamics and strategic board involvement.
Chart your company's ESG path to long-term success
A highly experiential program that prepares board members to understand how ESG expands their fiduciary and accountability duties, lead ESG conversations, and respond to ESG crises.
The role of the board in strategy governance
Play a meaningful, advisory role in the governance of your firm’s strategy within the context of an increasingly digital landscape.
Build a high performing board team
Drive positive dynamics in your board through a deeper awareness of what happens below the surface when groups interact.
Get the right digital vocabulary and toolkit
Become up-to-speed with the new digital landscape so you can make informed decisions and provide the best recommendations when evaluating digital opportunities and threats for your company.
Risk governance and prevention in a chaotic world
Benchmark board best-practices on risks and update to the latest risk thinking.
Gain the confidence to make smart finance decisions
Get the essential finance knowledge you need to make tough decisions for your company in areas such as mergers & acquisitions as well as risk management.
Master stakeholder dynamics for effective corporate governance
Equips you with practical tools to work effectively on stakeholder engagement and optimize the large set of demands, competencies, and opportunities presented by stakeholders.
Principles and best practices for effective board membership
A 5-week online program that equips you with a deep understanding of the principles and practices of good governance so you can make meaningful contributions in your new or future role as a board member.
Rethink, refresh and certify your board skills with IMD Board Director Diploma and its unique advantages:
- Become a certified board member
- Benefit from 40 years of expertise with boards
- Select your key topics from an extensive program portfolio
- Achieve both breadth and depth of knowledge
- Maximize your connections
IMD is ranked #1 in the world for Open Programs for the ninth consecutive year in the 2020 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings.
