Master boardroom dynamics as a Professional Director®
Get the competence, confidence and certification you need to be more effective in your boardroom with the Professional Director Education and Certification Program®. Designed by the globally-respected thought leaders at Governance Solutions, this comprehensive program lets you:
- Reach your full potential as a board member by mastering essential governance skills
- Add more value in the boardroom and eliminate wasted time
- Earn an internationally-respected governance designation in record time
Whether you serve in the private, public or not-for-profit sector, Professional Director® is for you!

Guided Cohort
Let’s face it, most of us learn better together!
Our next guided cohort starts on November 2nd, 2023. Learn more.

The Professional Director Institute
As an Institute, we are able to issue Professional Director® students a Tuition and Enrolment Certificate and Summary form for tax purposes.

Board Support
Develop the skills and knowledge you need to more effectively support your board.

Board Members
Optimize your performance and add even more value in the boardroom.
Choose the Format that Fits you Best
Everybody learns differently, so you have two different ways to earn Professional Director® certification. Self-paced modules offer maximum flexibility, while guided cohorts offer a structured pace and networking opportunities.

Self-Paced
Maximum flexibility

Guided Cohort
Team-based
Your first session is FREE!
Start earning your ProDir® designation today with a free introductory session – no obligation or credit card required. You’ll instantly see the value and be one step closer to internationally-recognized certification!
Additional Programs
Every Professional Director Education & Certification Program® gives you internationally-recognized certification and the board governance expertise you need to be more effective.

The Governance for Rural Leaders Program
$295 per module
Build your rural leadership skills with the governance essentials every rural board member and executive must know. Complete this self-paced course at your own speed.

Continuing Education: The Governance Community
Membership options starting at $14.95 per month
Earn your CE Credits quickly and easily while learning from the best. Each of our annual membership packages provides single-point access to 40+ hours of unique mixed-media content.

Get The Ultimate Guide to Confidence and Competence in the Boardroom
With nearly 70 unique governance concepts and tools you won’t find anywhere else, this is more than a book about governance. It tells you how to DO governance.