NACD Director Professionalism®
A Foundation Course for Aspiring or New Corporate Directors
Upcoming Dates | Why Attend | Who Should Attend
Do you have what it takes to be a boardroom leader? The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has learned a lot in the 35 years we’ve been keeping directors in the know. Let us and our faculty—experienced board directors and industry thought leaders—provide you with the tools, knowledge and networking you need to make a powerful difference in the boardroom.
Gain the boardroom insight and skills investors and director-peers count on with a highly interactive two-day course covering the fundamentals of boardroom effectiveness. Topics include fiduciary responsibilities, key committees, current legal trends and thinking on Capitol Hill, strategy, risk, board/C-suite relationships and much more. Participate in deep-dive sessions on finance and enjoy ample time for networking with your boardroom and C-suite peers.
Upcoming NACD Director Professionalism Dates
Why Attend NACD Director Professionalism?
- Develop necessary skills and knowledge to serve as a strategic asset on a public company board
- Gain proprietary insights and awareness of current and emerging issues, and how the evolving regulatory environment impacts the boardroom
- Deepen your understanding of board/C-suite relationships
- Position yourself for future board seats and learn from seasoned directors how to transition your personal skill sets and experiences into unique, sought-after attributes
- Understand the critical roles and requirements of board committees—where the heavy lifting is done on the board—and expand your contributions to your boards
- Familiarize yourself with effective board/shareholder communications, under the demands of an increasingly active investor community
- Talk directly and network with public company directors and corporate governance experts regarding the opportunities and challenges of preparing for board service
- Analyze the latest SEC agenda, current legal trends and thinking on Capitol Hill and how they all affect the business of the boardroom
- Engage in lively, team-based case studies to apply all that you learned throughout this board training program
- Obtain practical recommendations from NACD based on 35 years of board research, board education and director training
Who Should Attend Director Professionalism?
This course is a must-attend for all business leaders—whether you are new to the corporate boardroom, preparing for your first board seat or seeking an in-depth refresher on board roles and responsibilities. NACD Director Professionalism is essential for earning the NACD Governance Fellow credential.
If you're a veteran director, check out the Master Class, an advanced boardroom leadership course, and consider becoming an NACD Board Leadership Fellow.
Upcoming NACD Director Professionalism Dates
Want more options? NACD also offers Director Professionalism as a one-day, in-boardroom corporate governance training course, tailored specifically to your board’s industry, challenges and opportunities. Contact our Board Advisory Services to find out more about our confidential and customized in-boardroom programs.
Contact Us
Reach the National Association of Corporate Directors registrar directly at 202-572-2088 or registration@NACDonline.org if you have further questions or would like to register for this comprehensive board director class.
