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- Art of Directorship: Adaptive Governance
- Art of Directorship: CEO Succession
- Art of Directorship: Strategy & Value Creation
- CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight Program
- Directorship Essentials: Compliance & Ethics
- Directorship Essentials: Risk Oversight
- Director Proficiency: Financial Oversight
- Governing Into the Future
- Introduction to Directorship
- Introduction to ESG Oversight
- Virtual Director Professionalism®
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NACD delivers hundreds of programs nationwide that thousands of directors rely on to keep themselves prepared for the complex challenges facing governance professionals today. Visit this events page frequently—new events are added monthly.
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Practical Advice for Getting on Boards
February 4 | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM EST
1 Credit
Aspiring to secure a board seat? Join us to discover actionable guidance from seasoned experts, covering board recruitment processes, key qualifications, and strategies to position yourself as an ideal candidate. Gain exclusive insights from nominating and governance committee chairs to navigate your journey into the boardroom confidently.
Compensation Committee Series
February 25 | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM EST
1 Credit
In partnership with Pearl Meyer, discover expert insights and receive actionable guidance to shape compensation strategies that drive business success. Available to NACD members and nonmembers.
Effective Board Succession Strategies for Private Companies
February 27 | 12:00 PM –1:30 PM EST
1 Credit
During this Private Company Governance Learning Series webinar, learn strategies for aligning board succession with your company’s core values while preparing for the future. Available to NACD members and nonmembers.
Battlefield to Boardroom
February 27-28 | Arlington, VA
10 NACD/NASBA Credits
Exclusively for retired and soon-to-retire military flag and general officers, this program delivers boardroom essentials: from strategic oversight to effective shareholder engagement, all while fostering peer connections in an intimate setting.
NACD Master Class®: Technology & Innovation Oversight
April 2-3 | Arlington, VA
11 Credits
Gain actionable insights, practical frameworks, and expert guidance to equip your board for the challenges and opportunities of a tech-driven future. This event is exclusively for NACD members.
Lead with Impact
June 4, 11, 18 | 1:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT
9 Credits
Strengthen your boardroom impact with a virtual, instructor-led program tailored for new directors or directors in the early stages of their directorship career. Gain cutting-edge insights, connect with governance leaders, and refine your expertise through interactive, instructor-led sessions. This program is exclusively for NACD members.
NACD Directors Summit TM
October 12-15, 2025 | Washington, DC Area
17 Credits
Join us at 2025 NACD Directors Summit. Register today and receive the lowest rates available through February 5, 2025.
eLearning Courses
On-demand, on your schedule
NEW Governing Into the Future
4 Credits
Prepare your board for tomorrow’s challenges with this on-demand course based on the Future of the American Board report. Explore key principles and approaches for ensuring effective governance, navigating evolving corporate responsibilities and trends, and mastering committee-specific strategies that drive long-term value creation.
Introduction to Directorship
Elevate your boardroom acumen with this new on-demand course. Expand your knowledge of essential boardroom principles to position yourself for future board seats.
Introduction to ESG Oversight
4 Credits
Explore the most important principles of ESG governance in this on-demand 10-module course. Understand the risks, advantages, and implications driving ESG board decisions.
Virtual Director Professionalism®
15 Credits
Our Director Professionalism foundation course in boardroom fundamentals, now with the flexibility to participate at any time, from anywhere. This course also serves as the prerequisite for NACD Directorship Certification®.
CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight Program
22 Credits
This self-paced course helps governance professionals understand how to identify cybersecurity threats and provide oversight of critical digital assets.
Director Proficiency: Financial Oversight
2 Credits
All directors must have a level of financial literacy to fulfill their role as a board member. It is both a legal duty and a practical necessity. This course helps you attain, or maintain, that basic literacy in finance and financial statements.
Webinar Archive
A curated selection of webinars you can watch on your schedule