What does a nonprofit board actually do?
What the board decides, what each member is responsible for, and the questions to ask before you vote.
Nonprofit · Corporate
Choose Your Board Course
Nonprofit and corporate courses for every stage of board service.
Each course ends with an assessment and a Certificate of Completion from Board Director Institute. The certificate records what you finished; it is not accreditation or a license.
The corporate director's path
Corporate Director
Corporate Board Fundamentals suits executives and professionals who want to understand how a company board works before taking a seat. It covers directors' duties, committees, strategy and oversight. Pass a 30-question assessment (24 correct, retakes allowed) to earn a Certificate of Completion, not accreditation. $497.
The corporate director's path is for people who want to understand how a for-profit company board works and how to prepare to serve on one. Learn the job first, then take your next step with a clear picture of what directors do. Earn Your Certificate of Completion.
The nonprofit director's path
Nonprofit Board Member
Nonprofit Board Fundamentals suits new and current U.S. nonprofit board members. It covers fiduciary duties, reading the budget, the line between board and staff, and meetings that decide. Pass a 30-question assessment (24 correct, retakes allowed) to earn a Certificate of Completion, which is not accreditation or licensure. $197.
The nonprofit director's path is designed for people who are about to serve, or already serve, on a nonprofit board. Enroll today and take the first step toward understanding the role and what is expected of you. Earn Your Certificate of Completion.
The advanced corporate path
Corporate Board Governance
Corporate Board Governance is the advanced next step for company directors. It is built for graduates of Corporate Board Fundamentals, sitting directors and executives who work with boards, and goes deep on law, audit, pay, risk and succession. Pass the 30-question final exam (80 percent, or 24 correct) for a Certificate of Completion. $697.
The advanced next step for company directors who have completed Corporate Board Fundamentals: deeper law, audit and pay, disclosure, cybersecurity and AI, deals, distress, and CEO succession.
On the roadmap
More programs are on the way.
Coming soon. We have not set dates yet, and our plans may change.
- Nonprofit Governance
- Corporate Board Chair
- Nonprofit Board Chair
- Corporate Secretary
- Specialist programs