Upskill your board with a Global Competent Boards corporate membership

Development solutions that keep boards and leadership teams current, resilient, and value-driven.

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Join a “remarkable” director & executive development community

With a Global Competent Boards corporate membership, your board and leadership team can access our development programs and a global network of leaders committed to developing their knowledge, enhancing their practice, and accelerating their impact. We offer:

  • On-demand courses and live sessions designed to equip boards and management teams with the skills to respond quickly to new enterprise risks and stay current on global trends, regulations, and disclosures.
  • Exclusive networking opportunities, and practical resources to help your directors stay ahead of the curve.
  • Flexible membership options that meet your board where it is today and grow with you.
  • Board-management gap assessments and skills matching, drawing on our proprietary frameworks and diverse global network.
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This was an incredible program with outstanding faculty and a fabulous and diverse network of peers – a global experience indeed. Thank you for a remarkable experience.”

Eric Wetlaufer (GCB.D), Managing Partner, TwinRiver Capital; Board Director, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), Mawer Investment Management Ltd., Enterra Solutions 

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Trusted by 1,100+ alumni in 60 countries.

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Why join?

With a Global Competent Boards corporate membership, you can upskill your board to lead with agility and resilience in a time of profound change.

  • Help your organisation’s leaders stay on top of global boardroom issues such as: geopolitics, supply chain pressures, AI/technology, cybersecurity, climate, biodiversity, human capital, stakeholder engagement, and much more.
  • Upskill your leaders to make informed decisions and provide effective oversight in a complex, fast-changing environment.
  • Prepare your board to meet new regulatory and reporting requirements.
  • Demonstrate the skills and competencies of your board and management team to investors, insurers, and regulators.
  • Connect your directors with a global network of board and thought leaders.
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This program is more relevant than ever, and I would highly recommend it. I feel better equipped to oversee sustainability issues in my board rooms.“

Leslie F. Seidman (GCB.D), Independent Corporate Director, Former FASB Chairman

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I would not just recommend it – I would insist upon it! This has been by far one of the most worthwhile initiatives I have taken part in during my continuing professional development.”

Henning Stein (GCB.D), Global Head of Thought Leadership, Invesco

What do you get?

Global Competent Boards programs

Access to 19 expertly-designed courses, equipping directors and management teams with the critical insights and strategies needed to navigate key boardroom challenges.

Top-tier global faculty

Meet a 150-strong faculty that offers the latest research, pragmatic advice, and real-world experience.

Global network

Join a highly-engaged community of global leaders to top up your knowledge, solve problems, and expand your network as well as your horizons.

Reporting guidance

Draft language to use in your governance documents or proxy statements about board and management competency.

Access to expert services

Accelerate your board’s impact with skills assessments, matrix design, and gap analysis.

First-rate support

24/7 support from BI24, our specialist support team, to help you get the most from your membership.

What do we cover?

A range of live sessions and self-guided learning modules that upskill leaders with the insight and foresight to navigate a changing, complex, and uncertain environment.

Designations & certificates

Membership micro-credentials

Sustainability governance micro-credentials
Choose a program
  • GCB.D
  • Sustainability Governance
  • Climate & Nature
  • Artificial Intelligence

Understanding new geopolitical risks & expectations for companies

Learn how environmental, societal and geopolitical issues are changing expectations of businesses and the future of work, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, high inflation, the effects of COVID-19, data usage, AI, human rights and social justice.

Dealing with dilemmas: Turning business risk into opportunities

Learn how to lead and plan to ensure resilience and business continuity during major disruptions, such as geopolitical upheaval, climate change, pandemics, societal changes and digital innovation.

How to use the UN Sustainable Development Goals strategically

Learn about the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they are affected by regulatory trends and government incentives in different parts of the world.

Impacts of climate change and biodiversity: A board’s accountability

Take a closer look at why and how climate change impacts the environment, oceans, biodiversity, health, and the global economic and socio-economic outlook.

How to build ESG oversight and foresight

Learn how environmental, societal and geopolitical issues are changing expectations of businesses and the future of work, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, high inflation, the effects of COVID-19, data usage, AI, human rights and social justice.

Understanding human rights and environmental issues in supply chains

Learn about the impact of environmental and social disasters on supply chains, plus how to identify, assess and manage important risks.

Elevating oversight of human capital management and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Learn how to foster a pipeline of diverse talent into and through your company, understanding the full spectrum and business value of diversity itself as well as the regulations around it.

Gaining trust: Anti-corruption, integrity and transparency best practices

Learn the changing risks and expectations associated with anti-corruption, integrity, ethical practices and transparency.

Understanding responsible use of data, cybersecurity, AI and digitalisation

Learn the business impact of the digital revolution, including blockchain, big data and AI generated opportunities.

Addressing tax, investment and pay in an ESG-focused world

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Maximising shareholder and stakeholder engagement around disclosures

Learn and manage the material issues that you need to communicate to your shareholders and stakeholders.

Becoming a steward of the future: Best practices in corporate governance

Learn what good governance means now, and how that will evolve in the future.

climate & nature And AI micro-credentials

Navigating climate and nature risks and opportunities in the boardroom

Learn how climate change and nature loss will impact your business, stakeholders, and the communities they serve, now and in the future.

Staying on top of disclosure requirements and reporting and regulatory trends

Understand the fast-changing regulations on climate change and nature loss, their shift from voluntary to mandatory, and their impact on your business.

Responding to climate and nature related stakeholder expectations

Discover ways to effectively manage increasing climate and nature-related investor and stakeholder expectations.

How to build ESG oversight and foresight

Learn how environmental, societal and geopolitical issues are changing expectations of businesses and the future of work, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, high inflation, the effects of COVID-19, data usage, AI, human rights and social justice.

Boardroom strategies for climate and nature goals

Learn how to implement effective transition strategies for business in the face of climate change and nature loss.

Looking at the future: Proactive leadership

Gain practical insights on how to address water conservation, ocean health, circular economy practices, and the alignment of business strategies with global sustainability goals, while adopting holistic stewardship approaches to integrate nature-positive actions into operations.

AI from the top: Strategic and responsible AI leadership

An in-depth exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), covering its strategic impact on businesses, ethical considerations, and future-readiness. It equips leaders with insights on leveraging AI for competitive advantage, addressing challenges, and integrating AI into organizational strategies.

Meet our faculty

Our world-class faculty of business and thought leaders play an active role in the Global Competent Boards community.

Paul Polman
Co-founder, co-author, former CEO, Unilever
Agnes K Y Tai
PhD, CCB.D, SCR®, Responsible AI, ESG Investing, FRM, CAIA
Curtis Ravenel
Vice Chair of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero
Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin
Executive Director, International
Monetary Fund
David Craig
Co-Chair, TNFD
Ngozi Edozien
Managing Director, InVivo Partners Ltd.
Mark Konyn
Group Chief Investment Officer, AIA
Yasuhiro Kawasugi
Director Strategic Project, KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
Pia Heidenmark Cook
Senior Advisor, Teneo and Eurazeo Planetary Impact Fund
Martin Wolf
Associate Editor, Financial Times
Erika Karp
Executive Director, Finance Leaders Fellowship (FLF)

Start upskilling your board today

Find out more about Global Competent Boards corporate membership plans, or speak to one of our board development experts to design a custom solution tailored to your organisation’s unique needs.

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