Why Self-Paced Study?
The self-paced format is ideal for professionals seeking maximum flexibility, allowing you to manage your learning around your schedule, enabling you to balance your work and personal life while continuing your professional development without added pressure. You can study when it fits best into your day, whether that’s in the early mornings, during a lunch break, or after hours.
This approach offers the autonomy to progress at your own speed, without feeling rushed!
Structure:
This program is made up of six core modules, each containing approximately 5 videos (averaging 20 minutes each) along with additional reading material. After each module, you'll complete a quiz to confirm your understanding of the content. Upon completing all six modules, you'll take the final exam.
Once you begin the program, you will have three years to complete all six modules and pass the exam – giving you time to learn at your own pace while balancing your professional and personal life.
Important: You have the freedom to review your materials and complete assignments whenever you choose. And if you need guidance, a faculty member is always just an email away to assist you!
You Will:
- Unlock your full potential as a board member by mastering both essential and advanced governance skills.
- Add more value in the boardroom by improving decision-making, driving efficiency, and fostering better collaboration.
- Prepare for your next board position or gain confidence in your current role.
- Become a more effective leader and make a meaningful impact on your organization –and the world.
- Have plenty of time to review, absorb, and reinforce your learning before taking the final exam, ensuring you feel fully prepared.
“I was so inspired that I recommended the program for all Directors and Executive Team, on the Board that I chair and as a future onboarding tool. This comprehensive training program ensures that all our directors and management are equally informed and up to speed on their roles and expectations. I wish I had taken this course at the beginning of my Board journey. It creates better Directors!”
Dr. Lisa Bentley – President, Ontario Dental Association & Board Chair
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Group Discount: Self-Paced
If hosting a custom Professional Director® Guided Cohort isn't within your budget, there’s another option! If you sign up with 3 or more students from the same organization, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount on the program. Plus, the discount can be split across multiple invoices for added flexibility. This is a great way to invest in the development of your team while making the most of your budget. To learn more, please reach out to Rafael Mazotine, at mazotine@governancesolutions.ca.
Explore the details of each of the 6 modules below:
Module 1: Governance & Strategy
Expectations are extremely high for any board member. Meeting and exceeding them starts with fully understanding your fundamental role and the skills required to effectively keep your organization on track.
Self-Paced, $995.00
Module 2: Governance & Risk
As a board member, you have a legal responsibility to provide oversight and accountability for your organization. From resources and risk oversight to effectively communicating results to shareholders, this module ensures you’re fully prepared to fulfill these roles as a board member.
Self-Paced, $995.00
Module 3: Governance & People
People are your organization’s most important asset. This module will help you ensure board and management work together to lead more effectively. You’ll learn the essential role of the board in people management practices, such as overseeing the board’s relationship with the CEO, to succession planning, setting human resource policy and the art of aligning CEO performance, evaluation and compensation.
Self-Paced, $995.00
Module 4: Governance & Board Effectiveness
Overseeing management is only the beginning. The best boards also work to optimize their own effectiveness. From building the optimal board to evaluating performance, you’ll learn how to make the most of your time in the boardroom.
Self-Paced, $995.00
Module 5: Governance & Resources
Financial literacy is a must for any board member. From key financial indicators and forecasting to variance and gap analysis, this module will show you how to use the financial statements to ensure your organization has wise, reasoned financial oversight and is fully resourced.
Self-Paced, $995.00
Module 6: Governance Culture & Behavior
Even the best governance structures can falter if the boardroom culture is unhealthy. This module will help you eliminate dysfunction in the boardroom and foster a constructive, engaged board dynamic that leads to healthy relationships, better decisions, and enhanced growth.