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Receive world-class director education from globally-respected governance experts.

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Meeting Needs is Only the Beginning

The Professional Director Education & Certification Program® was created to give you the competence, confidence and certification you need to be more effective in your boardroom. Created by the globally-respected thought leaders at the Professional Director Institute©, this comprehensive program goes beyond the basics to address the behavioural and cultural aspects of good board governance.

The Professional Director Education & Certification Program® gives you:

  • Well-established, foundational, principles-based governance practices
  • Customized programs that meet your sector’s unique needs and regulations
  • The political character of board governance fully integrated into each distinctive program
  • An internationally-recognized professional designation of Pro.Dir® (Professional Director) when you graduate

Experience Really is the Best Teacher

Through Governance Solutions, you have access to over 30 years of leadership in director education. You’ll be trained by the same team that trained some of the most senior leaders across North America, the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America. And you’ll know your instructors truly understand your challenges because they’ve walked in your shoes as CEOs and board members.

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Learn from the best, with access to a team of highly-experienced board members and academics.

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If you have any questions about board director education or the Professional Director Education & Certification Program®, please don’t hesitate to ask.

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