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The corporate director's path

Corporate Director

Corporate Board Fundamentals suits executives and professionals who want to understand how a company board works before taking a seat. It covers directors' duties, committees, strategy and oversight. Pass a 30-question assessment (24 correct, retakes allowed) to earn a Certificate of Completion, not accreditation. $497.

The corporate director's path is for people who want to understand how a for-profit company board works and how to prepare to serve on one. Learn the job first, then take your next step with a clear picture of what directors do. Earn Your Certificate of Completion.

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The nonprofit director's path

Nonprofit Board Member

Nonprofit Board Fundamentals suits new and current U.S. nonprofit board members. It covers fiduciary duties, reading the budget, the line between board and staff, and meetings that decide. Pass a 30-question assessment (24 correct, retakes allowed) to earn a Certificate of Completion, which is not accreditation or licensure. $197.

The nonprofit director's path is designed for people who are about to serve, or already serve, on a nonprofit board. Enroll today and take the first step toward understanding the role and what is expected of you. Earn Your Certificate of Completion.

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The advanced corporate path

Corporate Board Governance

Corporate Board Governance is the advanced next step for company directors. It is built for graduates of Corporate Board Fundamentals, sitting directors and executives who work with boards, and goes deep on law, audit, pay, risk and succession. Pass the 30-question final exam (80 percent, or 24 correct) for a Certificate of Completion. $697.

The advanced next step for company directors who have completed Corporate Board Fundamentals: deeper law, audit and pay, disclosure, cybersecurity and AI, deals, distress, and CEO succession.

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The advanced nonprofit path

Nonprofit Board Governance

The advanced next step for nonprofit directors who have completed Nonprofit Board Fundamentals: tax status and insiders, endowments and audit, Form 990 and fundraising law, executive pay, lobbying limits, cyber and AI, crisis and distress.

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Build the nonprofit board of your dreams

Building Your Nonprofit Dream Board

For nonprofit executive directors, chairs and governance committees: a practical process for designing the board, recruiting candidates, choosing and onboarding directors, and keeping the board effective.

A $197 one-time course with captioned video lessons, downloadable guides, the full book, an 18-tool template pack and a Certificate of Completion after you pass the final assessment.

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