Upskill your board with a Global Competent Boards corporate membership

Development solutions that keep boards and leadership teams current and compliant, so they can add value in any context.

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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.

  • Access globally recognised development programs, including the Global Competent Boards Designation (GCB.D) and 19 micro-credential courses.
  • Exclusive networking opportunities, regular briefings, 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.
  • Accelerate your board’s impact with board-management gap assessments and skills matching, drawing on our proprietary frameworks and diverse, global network.
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Trusted by 1,100+ alumni in 60 countries.

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.

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Help your organisation’s leaders to stay on top of global boardroom issues and emerging trends.
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Evidence your commitment to good governance and responsible leadership.
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Upskill your leaders to make informed decisions in a complex and changing environment.
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Deep-dive on the most topical and complex issues facing your board and organisation today.
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Ensure your board has the knowledge and skills for effective oversight.
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Connect your directors with a global network of board and thought leaders.
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Prepare your board to meet new regulatory and reporting requirements.
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Empower your board to manage risk effectively.
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Evidence the skills and competencies of your board and management team to investors, insurers, and regulators.

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?

A Global Competent Boards corporate membership gives you access to our world-renowned director development programs, and much more.

Global Competent Boards programs

Preferential, discounted access to prestigious programs and globally recognised certifications covering a wide range of topics.

Top-tier global faculty

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

Global network

A highly-engaged community of more than 1,100 alumni and faculty members who are shaping boardrooms around the world.

Practical, actionable insights

Resources and insights that you can immediately apply to your role and organisation.

Interconnected global perspective

Gain insights that help you join the dots, whether you work in a multi-national or an SME.

Regular events & workshops

High-quality opportunities to top up your knowledge, solve problems, and expand your network as well as your horizons.

First-rate support

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

Access to expert services

Skills assessments, matrix design, and matching services to address gaps and accelerate your board’s impact.

Reporting guidance

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

Hands down the best director education out there. Global in scope, deep in content, extraordinary faculty. I am far more prepared to perform at a high level on the most important issues my boards are grappling with today.”

Eric Wetlaufer (GCB.D), Managing Partner, TwinRiver Capital and Director, TMX Group

What do we cover?

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

Designations & Certificates

Designation (GCB.D) and Certification

12 modules - Live online sessions

Global Competent Boards Designation (GCB.D) is a live, interactive series of online sessions where you’ll learn from a global, diverse faculty with extensive experience in guiding board members and executives through critical issues like geopolitics, AI, and more.

Sustainability Governance Certificate

12 modules - self-guided elearning

This program helps leaders balance long-term planning with the emerging risks of regulation, technological advancements, climate, geopolitics, data security and cyber breach.

Climate & Nature Certificate

6 modules - self-guided e-learning

An eLearning program on crucial climate and biodiversity related risks and opportunities. Learn to create value, enhance resiliency, and establish good governance, while achieving a modern credential to advance your career.

Membership Micro-credentials

Sustainability governance micro-credentials

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.

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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 program that’s tailored to your organisation’s unique needs.

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