Board Director Education & Certification

Become a World-Class Board Director Candidate

Learn the proven and effective steps for not only modern-day Board operations, but also successfully plan and implement your personal Board Director Candidate strategy. Experience how these achievable & focused efforts help you convey the experience and confidence needed for serious Board Director and Board Advisor consideration. The Education & Certification Course is designed for any stage of your career and any level of Board experience (aspiring to experienced director – domestic and global).


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“BDO supports high quality governance oversight and preparing professionals for ever-expanding director responsibilities. We have partnered with the M. A. Pfister Strategy Group to make available, at a discount at checkout, the International Board Director Competency Designation (IBDC.D) to those pursuing challenging board of director opportunities. This certification is specifically designed for those looking to build their boardroom brand and provides the tools and instruction to help identify them as desirable and world-class Board candidates.”

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Amy Rojik

National Managing Partner – BDO Center for Corporate Governance

Who Benefits From This Education & Certification Course?

Aspiring Directors

Aspiring Directors looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of Board operations, decisioning processes, and structure.

Experienced Directors

Experienced Directors with the desire to increase their own knowledge above what they have experienced as well as elevate and apply modern concepts to the Boards they serve.

Any Level of Director

Any level of Director (aspiring to experienced) looking to fully understand modern Board Director Candidate packaging and marketing to land additional or their first Board seat(s).

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International Board Director Education and Certification

Globally Recognized Certification

Get both the modern Board Director Candidate packaging AND modern Board operations knowledge all in one shot while ALSO earning your globally recognized International Board Director Competency Designation (IBDC.D) certification.

Program graduates receive their IBDC.D certification, valid for a period of 3 years following their successful course completion. Within each 3-year recertification period, 15 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are required for demonstrated ongoing professional development and to keep the designation active.

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