Gain the essential skills of a modern board member
Board education is key to transforming talented individuals into value-adding board members, and evolving their understanding of how boards can best serve organizations. High-performing board members excel in their fiduciary duty of overseeing risk, and represent a real competitive advantage for any company.
With IMD’s board diplomas, you’ll gain the expertise and confidence to fulfill your mandates and make a lasting impact in the boardroom. Wherever you are in your board career, our board certifications will strengthen your credibility, deepen your knowledge of governance best practices and emerging trends, and showcase your commitment to excellence.
Drawing on the research and world-class thought leadership of theIMD Global Board Center, our governance programs offer the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary for board members to make a truly meaningful contribution in their roles.
45 years of experience
Be inspired by the latest research and the world’s best boards. Draw on more than 45 years of board education experience to prepare your board to face the challenges of a complex world.
Extensive portfolio
Gain breadth and depth of knowledge of key topics, such as team dynamics, digital & AI transformation and stakeholder management, to make an informed contribution to any board.
Certified board excellence
An IMD board diploma will reinforce your credibility, give you a deep understanding of governance best practices and latest thinking, and testify to your ambition to excel.
“The quality of the governance is more impactful than ever.”
Hear from David Bach (President of IMD), Didier Cossin (Professor of Governance and Finance and Founder of the IMD Global Board Center), and three recent graduates about the impact of our board diplomas.
Discover our board programs portfolio
High Performance Boards
Helping your board be its best
Learn what high-performing boards are doing to be the driving force behind their company’s success. Get the latest research to find out what works and what doesn’t – in terms of board governance, board dynamics and strategic board involvement.
Chart your company’s ESG path to long-term success
A highly experiential program that prepares board members to understand how ESG expands their fiduciary and accountability duties, lead ESG conversations, and respond to ESG crises.
Become up-to-speed with the new digital landscape so you can make informed decisions and provide the best recommendations when evaluating digital opportunities and threats for your company.
Gain the confidence to make smart finance decisions
Get the essential finance knowledge you need to make tough decisions for your company in areas such as mergers & acquisitions as well as risk management.
Master stakeholder dynamics for effective corporate governance
Equips you with practical tools to work effectively on stakeholder engagement and optimize the large set of demands, competencies, and opportunities presented by stakeholders.
Develop best chairing practices for boards and committees
Gain a deep understanding of how impactful board chairs fulfill their role and responsibilities, and the practices and behaviors they adopt when holding the board to its highest standard as it serves its governance mission.
Principles and best practices for effective board membership
A 5-week online program that equips you with a deep understanding of the principles and practices of good governance so you can make meaningful contributions in your new or future role as a board member.
The different programs of the IMD Board Director Diploma have empowered me to make real use of the learnings around board processes, team dynamics and managing politics. With global participants and targeted learning, this diploma shows you what is truly achievable for your board.
George VadakkekaraExecutive Chairman, Thejo Engineering Limited, India
I’m formally launching my board career. IMD’s board education is a strong credential to evidence good board governance skills that drive impact and value.
Executive search firms are very interested to know that I have this diploma.
It honed my governance experience and skill set and broadened my perspective. I now have a better awareness of where I could have blind spots and the actions I can take to work on them.
As a board member you need to stay on your toes and keep learning to understand what’s happening globally and contribute to the growth of the company. With the IMD Board Director Diploma I grew as a board member in terms of professional knowledge, with a new way of looking at things and the capacity to ask the right questions around a business plan. The programs reenergize you and change the way you approach your work with boards.
Jessica TeoGlobal Chief Human Resources Officer, Louis Dreyfus Company, Singapore
I was looking for programs that would really provide the framework for my board work. The IMD Board Director Diploma offered the rich content and the modular learning that I was after for my roles on various boards.
Keith SvendsenCEO, APM Terminals, Independent NED & board member at various companies, The Netherlands
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IMD board diplomas
Elevate your board journey with IMD’s board diplomas. With two pathways to board excellence – for both experienced and aspiring board members – our diplomas will equip you with the skills and knowledge to navigate the future of governance with confidence. Complete the form, download our brochure, and embark on your journey today.
