Earn an Accredited NACD Certificate—in Collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University

Advance your board leadership with NACD Certificate Programs—accredited, practical courses designed for directors who want to sharpen oversight and strengthen governance. Built by—and for—experienced board members, these programs deliver rigorous learning and tangible takeaways you can apply immediately in the boardroom enhancing accountability and performance on key strategic risks and opportunities.

Select offerings—including two certificate courses developed in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University—bring added academic rigor to real-world director education. If you’re an NACD member looking for a credible way to deepen expertise, NACD’s certificate programs offer a clear path: structured coursework, recognized credentials, and outcomes that translate to better decisions and more confident leadership. Explore the available programs and find the certificate that aligns with your board role, industry, and professional goals.