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Director Development Framework
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Director Development Framework
eLearning
- eLearning Overview
- 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
- Virtual Director Professionalism®
- Webinars Archive
Webinars & Virtual Events
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Professional Education at NACD
Welcome to your essential resource for board leadership excellence. Whether you're just beginning your board journey or guiding at the highest levels, NACD supports you every step of the way. Our Director Development Framework provides expert insights, tailored resources, and exclusive opportunities aligned to your stage of growth.
Each year, NACD delivers hundreds of world-class programs to more than 24,000 corporate directors nationwide. From webinars and eLearning to Chapter events and more, our programming is designed to keep you on the leading edge of governance trends and board leadership.
Choose the best path for you.
Experienced Directors
For Directors Ready to Elevate their Impact—Access Advanced Insights, Events, and Resources to Strengthen your Board Performance.
Early Directors
For New Directors Building their Foundation—Build the Knowledge to Lead Effectively from the Start.
Aspiring Directors
Exploring Board Service and Building Readiness for your First Seat.
Upcoming Events
The Best of NACD Directors Summit™ 2024: Attendee Favorites On Demand
Unlock access to the most popular sessions from NACD Directors Summit™ 2024, packed with actionable insights on governance, AI, crisis management, and more. These two courses are designed to help board directors sharpen their skills and drive immediate impact.
Generative AI Tools for Directors: Fall Offering
September 3 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM EDT
2 Credits
Join Ryan McManus, CEO of techtonic.io, for this hands-on virtual event to learn AI basics and how to apply tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to enhance decision-making and strategy. Exclusively for NACD members.
Strategic Shift: Boards Steering the Future
September 9 | 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (EDT)
1 NACD/CPE Credit
Join NACD for a member-exclusive webinar on how directors can shape long-term value by embracing innovation, policymaker engagement, and transformational leadership.
Lead with Impact Fall
September 17, 24, & October 1 | 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. Exclusively for NACD members.
Leading Minds of Governance & Tech
Featuring 2025 New England Visionaries Speak
September 17 | Boston, MA
4 Credits
Join forward-thinking CEOs in an expert-led discussion on AI, cybersecurity, and the future of governance. Leave with clarity on the forces shaping companies today. This rare opportunity is available to NACD members and nonmembers.
The Need for Risk in Times of Uncertainty
October 2 | 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m (EDT)
1 NACD/CPE Credit
In uncertain times, risk is what leaders avoid, but what organizations need most. Join IHHP and Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry to explore the neuroscience of decision-making and discover how boards can turn fear into courage and act with speed when it matters most. This webinar is complimentary to NACD members and nonmembers.
NACD Directors SummitTM
October 12-15, 2025 | Washington, DC Area
17 Credits
A Director’s Guide to AI: Strategy, Governance, & Value Creation
November 5, 12 & 19 | 1:00–4:00 p.m. EST
9 Credits
A virtual, instructor-led training for board directors to strengthen their AI oversight, evaluate their strategy, and apply practical governance frameworks. Exclusively for NACD members.
Register by October 6 to save $400.
Leading Minds of Governance & Tech
November 6 | Washington, DC
4 Credits
Explore top issues shaping the boardroom—from cybersecurity and compensation to audit and boardroom blind spots—in an immersive day of expert panels, candid dialogue, and peer networking. This program is available to NACD members and nonmembers.
Most Popular eLearning Courses
The Best of NACD Directors Summit™ 2024: Attendee Favorites On Demand
5 NACD Credits
Unlock access to the most popular sessions from NACD Directors Summit™ 2024, packed with actionable insights on governance, AI, crisis management, and more.
Virtual Director Professionalism®
15 NACD Credits
This flexible, on-demand course serves as the prerequisite for NACD Directorship Certification. Participate any time, from any place.
CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight Program
22 NACD credits
This self-paced course helps governance professionals understand how to identify cybersecurity threats and provide oversight of critical digital assets.
