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NACD Directorship Certification is the premier US-based certification program designed to qualify corporate directors for effective boardroom performance.
Virtual Director Professionalism
The definitive boardroom fundamentals course. Immerse yourself in the boardroom practices most in demand for today’s governance. This eLearning format is available when and where you want.
Chapters Near You
The Chapter Network is one of the most valuable benefits of NACD membership. It’s a coast-to-coast governance community for actively engaged directors looking to cultivate meaningful peer relationships.
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Our most recent webinars.
2025 Webinar
Join AWS experts to learn proven strategies for governing AI systems where outputs change daily.
2025 Webinar
In this Private Company Governance Learning Series pre-recorded webinar, discover how to align the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with long-term company goals to drive sustainable growth, retention, and shareholder value.
2025 Webinar
Join us for an exclusive session to discover why NACD Directors Summit™ 2025, October 12-15, in the Washington, D.C., area, is the must-attend event for corporate directors.
2025 Webinar
In this candid fireside chat, part of the Director Candidacy Learning Series, attendees explored what it truly takes to shift from executive leadership to a purpose-driven portfolio career.
2025 Webinar
This webinar will provide directors an opportunity take advantage of leading perspectives and practical, straightforward guidance on the key trends shaping executive and director compensation.
2025 Webinar
This webinar will outline the physical, cybersecurity-digital and personnel security issues that board members and C-Suite executives face in our polarized world.
2025 Webinar
This webinar will provide directors with actionable insights into mitigating potential risks as well as capitalizing on opportunities to ensure resilience in an uncertain landscape.
2025 Webinar
This webinar explored how legislative changes in Delaware and Texas are reshaping board responsibilities. Directors gained timely insights to strengthen governance, oversight, and board-CEO alignment.
2025 Webinar
This webinar, part of the Private Company Governance Learning Series, will guide you through the essentials of crafting board reports that foster insightful discussions and drive informed decision-making.
2025 Webinar
This session explored how aspiring and current directors can strengthen their personal brand, clarify their board value proposition, and position themselves for future board opportunities using proven frameworks and practical strategies.
2025 Webinar
This webinar delivered an incisive analysis on the latest executive and director compensation trends, equipping board members with actionable strategies to align pay programs with business priorities.
2025 Webinar
This webinar provided by KUNGFU.AI , provided board members and executives with valuable insights on AI governance, strategy, and ROI, equipping them with the tools to navigate shifts in AI governance and responsible adoption.
2025 Webinar
As the Trump administration is driving a major federal government reset across multiple policy areas with profound impact on business, NACD brings together experts in this webinar who can help corporate directors assess both immediate and longer-term implications for their companies.
2025 Webinar
Transform Your Approach to Cyber Risk Governance. Cyber threats aren’t just an IT issue – they’re a boardroom priority. Tune in for an exclusive on demand webinar with Kevin Richards, a leading expert in cyber governance, to unlock insights to effective cyber oversight.
2025 Webinar
This session will equip board members with the knowledge and foresight needed to guide their organizations' strategic growth through mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures in 2025 and beyond.
2025 Webinar
Join this transformative fireside chat with Edward Norton, award-winning actor and co-founder of Zeck, and Kris Pederson, as they unravel the future of board meetings. Discover how Zeck’s groundbreaking platform is turning outdated board decks into streamlined, strategic conversations.
2025 Webinar
During this webinar panel discussion, industry experts will share actionable insights on how you can prepare the next generation of board leaders, develop robust succession plans, and manage generational transitions without losing sight of your company’s core values.
2025 Webinar
Alpha Advisory Group presents, “How Corporate Boards Can Ensure Successful Crisis Planning & Management,” to ensure your organization is prepared to initiate a fast and seamless response plan to protect your financial health and reputation.
2025 Webinar
In this webinar with Pearl Meyer and the NACD, we will share the report’s high-level data on board pay and a historical analysis of evolving trends. Our panel will also discuss the pros and cons of compensation for special committees, which are becoming a more frequent occurrence.
2025 Webinar
Learn how to build resilience into your strategy planning and execution with a focus on key issues such as evolving technology, geopolitical risks, economic shifts, regulatory changes, and human capital challenges.
2025 Webinar
Unlock key insights from seasoned experts about securing a board position. This webinar will offer practical guidance for professionals aspiring to join corporate boards and will cover how boards conduct their recruitment processes, including the role of search firms. Learn how to effectively position yourself as the ideal candidate with actionable tips from a panel of NomGov committee chair and members.
2024 Webinar
NACD’s 2024 Blue Ribbon Commission report, Technology Leadership in the Boardroom: Driving Trust and Value, is a call to action for boards to approach technology as a strategic imperative. Join members of the 2024 Blue Ribbon Commission to hear how boards can evolve to achieve better insights, oversight, and foresight around technology.
2024 WEBINAR
This webinar explores how expectations for both positions have shifted, particularly in response to emerging governance trends, ESG considerations, and the increasing demand for transparent and equitable compensation practices―leading to an increase in demand for board directors with a CHRO background.
2024 Webinar
In this exclusive webinar for Certified Directors, experts from the investors' sphere will share valuable insights into the key priorities driving investor engagement today. Learn how investors approach their dialogues with portfolio boards, what they expect from directors, and how boards can better align with evolving investor expectations.
2024 Webinar
This webinar explores why board members can no longer delegate culture entirely to the CEO or CHRO. Culture originates at the board level and is particularly influenced by how directors engage in critical, high-stakes conversations. These pivotal discussions—the toughest 8% of conversations—are where culture is truly built or broken.
2024 Webinar
This discussion will delve into AI’s impact on employee retention, training to equip employees for the future, and strategies to protect corporate culture as
dynamics shift. Directors will gain insights and best practices on providing governance oversight as AI is adopted into their organizations and key questions to ask management.
2024 Webinar
Following a contentious presidential election, join us for expert perspectives on the key factors that will impact the corporate landscape and stakeholder engagement over the next few months -- and the next few years. Our panelists will share insights on the potential impacts of the regulatory, economic, and geopolitical agenda of the new administration.
2024 Webinar
We will review the details of this year’s regulatory issues and developments and what they mean for compensation committees going into a new proxy season. And as compensation committees prepare for 2025, we will also bring fresh data that offer a look at how companies plan to set 2024 payouts and compensation levels for the new year.
2024 Webinar
First-time directors often find it difficult to shift from an operator mindset. This transition can be challenging, as it requires embracing a broader strategic perspective and adapting to new responsibilities. Join us for an insightful discussion to explore tactics that help you keep your “nose in, fingers out.” Our expert panel will share their experiences and provide actionable advice to help you adjust to life in the boardroom.
2024 Webinar
In today’s 24/7 communications ecosystem, companies that aren’t prepared to respond to challenging issues are vulnerable to suffering crises that could harm or destroy their reputations. In this webinar, Alpha Advisory Group shares several important questions Boards of Directors should be asking their leadership teams to determine whether they are equipped to survive a reputational crisis.
2024 Webinar
Join NACD and CISA leadership to learn how directors can engage with the CISA Secure By Design Initiative. The session focused on effective program application in the boardroom and its impact on the cybersecurity strength level of US industry.
2024 Webinar
In this webinar, the Alpha IR Group provides a foundational review of investor relations, including disclosure need to knows, Wall Street and activism trends, guidance policy decisions, as well as a host of other critical board topics.
2024 Webinar
For this PCGLS webinar, NACD is partnering with the NACD Carolinas and NACD Research Triangle chapters to bring you a robust discussion that focuses on growth strategies for private companies.
2024 Webinar
In this webinar with Pearl Meyer and NACD, we will share insight on conducting a more in-depth compensation risk assessment than is typical.
2024 Webinar
This session will offer firsthand insights from a panel of committee chairs, supported by the latest NACD survey data.
2024 Webinar
In this session, exclusively for Certified Directors, join a panel of directors to discuss critical elements of the board assessment, techniques for managing the human dynamics at play, and ways to incorporate NACD research on culture and future readiness to develop actionable outcomes from the board assessment.
2024 Webinar
PCGL Series: Cyber-Risk Oversight for Private Company Boards
The second PCGLS of the year will equip directors with the knowledge necessary to oversee cybersecurity, protect data, and ensure the resilience of their businesses in the face of cyber threats.
2024 Webinar
This session aims to equip participants with insights and practical advice on enhancing their online presence to achieve professional objectives such as board positions.
2024 Webinar
In this webinar with Pearl Meyer, a panel of experts outlines the role of peer group data in compensation decision-making, considerations when structuring a peer group, and how to maximize its impact.
2024 Webinar
This session will address how boards can effectively embed a rigorous focus on human capital into board committee work, full-board discussions, and evolving oversight practices.
2024 Webinar
In this webinar, the Alpha IR Group will discuss critical issues impacting the IR function today.
2024 Webinar
This session, exclusively for Certified Directors, will arm directors with a proven 5-Test Diagnostic to ascertain management’s strategic rigor about the company.
2024 Webinar
In this webinar with Pearl Meyer and the NACD, a panel of director compensation experts shared high-level data and a historical analysis that points at evolving practices and trends.
2024 Webinar
The first PCGLS webinar of the year focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by private companies when tackling the war on talent.
2024 Webinar
This webinar provides an overview of how to think about your skills and experience in the context of potential board service and the best ways to position yourself to serve on a board.
2024 Webinar
In this webinar, hear highlights from NACD’s annual Board Trends and Priorities Survey featured in the 2024 Outlook Report, including directors’ views on the top trends impacting organizations in 2024 and how boards are prioritizing areas for focus.
2023 Webinar
In this webinar, learn about the Blue Ribbon Commission's recommendations and approaches to bolster your board's culture and address unhealthy dynamics in your boardroom.
2023 Webinar
In this webinar with Grant Thornton and NACD, a distinguished panel of experts discussed the latest M&A trends and best practices in the current economic environment.
2023 Webinar
In this webinar, learn how to equip yourself with the tools, insights, and planning strategies needed to make the most of your time at the annual NACD Summit.
2023 Webinar
In this webinar, a stellar panel of board members and leaders in the venture-capital industry discussed strategies for creating value in a venture-backed company.
2023 Webinar
In this webinar, learn how your peers are responding to DE&I challenges and embracing DE&I as a business imperative.
2023 Webinar
In this webinar, hear from fellow NACD.DCTM designation holders how boards are engaging with issues related to philanthropy and CSR.
2023 Webinar
In this webinar, learn about NACD resources on financial oversight, update your knowledge about the current state of the economy, and hear how boards should be planning for a possible economic downturn.
2023 Webinar
In this informational webinar, learn how the NACD.DC™ designation will position you to meet today’s biggest boardroom challenges.
2023 Webinar
Pearl Meyer and NACD® and a panel of experts will discuss some of the key themes they have heard from directors, why these themes are relevant.
2023 Webinar
In this webinar with Pearl Meyer and NACD, a panel of experts presented a comprehensive review of pay versus performance.
2023 Webinar
This webinar served as a “how-to” for board directors engaged in carbon accounting for their organization.
2023 Webinar
We answer the questions: What is the right strategy to find that new CEO and set them up for success? What qualities should the board consider when looking for the new CEO?
2023 Webinar
In this webinar with Pearl Meyer and NACD, a panel of experts presented a comprehensive review of compensation as a driving force in executive retention.
2023 Webinar
Learn how the NACD.DC™ designation will set you apart and position you to meet today’s biggest boardroom challenges.
2022 Webinar
Panelists discussed governance lessons learned based on their experience navigating legal and ethical implications that can arise.
2022 Webinar
A foundational overview of key developments and what corporate directors and in-house counsel need to know about privacy and cybersecurity for 2023.
2022 Webinar
Pearl Meyer and NACD help compensation committees take action with a framework for outlining the tasks to be accomplished.
2022 Webinar
NACD and Weil panelists discussed the role of the corporation to create value and uphold values in an ever-changing landscape.
2022 Webinar
NACD and Pearl Meyer previewed the trends beginning to emerge ahead of the 2023 pay cycle.
2022 Webinar
Pearl Meyer and NACD discussed shifting trends in how equity grants are used to compensate employees due to the ongoing talent shortage.
2022 Webinar
Director responsibilities continue to evolve and expand, requiring boards to examine board structure, committee responsibilities, and competitive director pay.
2022 Webinar
NACD and Broadridge discussed the impact of this period of rapid innovation and transformation and you should be thinking about ESG governance.
2022 Webinar
How Russian invasion of Ukraine is likely to impact cybersecurity into the foreseeable future.
2022 Webinar
How boards can support their organizations as the Russian invasion of Ukraine is likely to impact political risks from energy and commodity prices, to the uncertainty of financial challenges and cyber-risk exposure.
2022 Webinar
We discussed the impact of virtual meetings, social and environmental issues, cybersecurity, inflation, and uncertain supply chains on the state of the American boardroom.
2021 Webinar
Join us for a preview of Pearl Meyer's annual Top Five Topics for the compensation committee in the coming year.
2021 Webinar
In this webinar, produced by NACD and Katten, a panel of experts will take a closer look at the current trends in regulatory activism.
2021 Webinar
Join NACD and RSM for a discussion on workforce challenges that companies and their boards are facing.
2021 Webinar
In this webcast with NACD and Pearl Meyer, we will discuss how to balance an ever-evolving goal-setting and performance assessment landscape and do so while remaining firmly rooted in the fundamentals of good business management.
2021 Webinar
Cybersecurity is emerging as one of the biggest barriers to digital transformation. Given this challenge, how can companies best bridge this gap?
2021 Webinar
Pearl Meyer and NACD discuss how the ongoing talent shortage is affecting more than just annual salary budgets.
2021 Webinar
Join NACD and Dentons for this webinar, in which a panel of experts will take a closer look at how boards should be thinking about risk now and how they can address risk in a meaningful way through their business processes.
NACD Accelerate™ Webinar Archive
These sessions—offered exclusively to NACD Accelerate members—will equip you with the tactical skills and information you need to reach your goals.
Accelerate Webinar
An introduction to the Accelerate program, logging into the NACD member portal and starting Virtual Director Professionalism (VDP).
Accelerate Webinar
All about the tools available to pass the Certification Exam, once you have completed VDP.
Accelerate Webinar
In this webinar session, attorney and board résumé writer, Wendi Weiner, will provide actionable tips and advice on how best to prepare your board materials.
Accelerate Webinar
Shared through the lens of emerging directors, this fireside chat showcases first-year directors as they navigate governance priorities, board dynamics, and the new-director onboarding process.
Accelerate Webinar
Join Lauren Smith, Jeri Isbell and Bill Jones as they discuss board interview preparation.
Accelerate Webinar
Join Anouk Pappers, Brand Anthropologist, to learn how to position translate your experience into your personal brand.
Accelerate Webinar
Join Wendi Weiner, The Writing Guru, for strategies to tailor a board bio and LinkedIn profile for director roles.
Accelerate Webinar
Understand the role of proxy advisory firms and how directors engage with them effectively.
Accelerate Webinar
Uncover the value of nonprofit board service as a catalyst for your directorship journey.
Accelerate Webinar
Gain insights on committee roles and learn how they address topics such as DE&I, digital transformation, and ESG.
Accelerate Webinar
Discover the role of DE&I in the boardroom and indicators of a positive board culture.
Accelerate Webinar
Discover insights and leading practices to effectively network for board seats.
Accelerate Webinar
Hear from seasoned directors, Nick Donofrio and Mary Beth Vitale, about their individual journeys to the boardroom.
Accelerate Webinar
Join Julie Hembrock Daum to learn how to position yourself for board service using board bios and LinkedIn profiles.