NACD Directorship Certification®
Current Candidates
Access resources and tools to complete your certification.
Keep Your Momentum Going
Log in to your Certification Portal and access everything you need to advance with confidence and clarity.
What You’ll Find on This Page:
- Inside the Certification Status Page: Explore resources to get the most out of the program.
- Notifications and next steps: Review reminders and required actions to stay on track.
Help with Resources
Need help with your resources or exam?
Contact the NACD Credentialing Team. We’re here to help.
What You’ll Get When You Log In
The Certification Status Page is your centralized resource hub.
- The NACD Directorship Certification Study Guide: Your go-to reference for current governance practices
- The Candidate Handbook: All program policies and recertification guidance
- Discussion Groups: Information about registration, exclusive to current candidates
- Exam syllabus and FAQs: Even more detail on the topics covered in the exam
- And more …
The NACD Directorship Certification Study Guide
The definitive resource for preparing for the Certification exam. This highly respected resource is only available to Certification candidates.
Applicants, request the Executive Summary.
Important Next Steps
Some Things to Look Out for and Complete
Check your Pearson VUE email
- This is your confirmation that you are eligible to take the Certification exam.
- The email contains important information about scheduling and accessing the exam in person or remotely.
- Check your junk mail or spam folder. The email will come directly from our testing partner with the address PearsonVUEConfirmation@Pearson.com.
Schedule Your Exam
- Schedule your exam as soon as you receive your confirmation email.
- We recommend setting your exam date for about three months after you enroll. This gives you time to effectively prepare.
- In-person testing is recommended. Remote testing through OnVue is also available.
- Remember: Your exam must be scheduled within six months of joining the program.
Register for a Discussion Group
- These monthly two-hour webinars provide important practice and insights to prepare for the case study portion of the exam.
- Its also a great opportunity to begin building your network with the community of certified directors.
Prepare for the Exam
- Our most successful candidates dedicate about 40 hours of preparation.
- Leverage all the resources available to you within the Certification Portal.
Complete Your Certification
1.
Schedule Your Exam
- Look for your Pearson VUE email.
- Schedule your exam within three months.
- Plan for in-person or remote testing.
2.
Get Resources & Prepare
- Access your candidate portal & download resources.
- Register for peer-to-peer webinars.
- Dedicate about 40 hours of preparatory time.
3.
Complete the Exam
- Take your exam in person or remotely.
- Broadcast your achievement.
- Join the NACD.DC® community.
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