Session Overview
Experience the Professional Director Certification Program® with no strings attached, and start earning your Professional Designation today – for free! There’s no obligation or credit card required.
This free introductory session brings you one step closer to internationally-recognized certification!
This self-paced format lets you work towards certification at your own speed. For the full program, you also have the option of guided cohorts and private bookings for your organization.
In this free session, “Conceptual Model: Why Do Boards Exist”, you’ll learn the underpinnings of corporate governance, including:
- The definition of governance
- Why boards exist
- The role of principal-agent theory in governance
Structure
This free session includes a collection of instructional videos, reading material, and a quiz to show you’ve mastered the content. You’ll be given full access to this session's materials from day one, with total freedom to review the content and complete the quiz at your own pace. After successfully completing this session, you’ll be one step closer to certification as a Professional Director®.
M1 | Governance & Strategy
M2 | Governance & Risk
M3 | Governance & People
M4 | Governance & Board Effectiveness
M5 | Governance & Resources
M6 | Governance Culture & Behaviour
Final Examination
Your Instructor
Dr. Debra Brown is the founder, President and CEO of Governance Solutions Inc. and has been a leading voice in governance since 1991.
About This Program
Designed to give you the competence and confidence you need to be more effective in your boardroom, The Professional Director Education & Certification Program® is available in two formats: self-paced and guided cohort.