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Up your game in the board room by obtaining a sustainability governance certification from Competent Boards. Be part of a worldwide alumni network of leaders dedicated to making informed decisions that create real impact.

Training and education programs on critical Sustainability and ESG topics:

It's all in the numbers

In April 2024, we conducted a survey of over 1,000 alumni from 55 countries around the world. Here is what they said:

98%
feel they have wider and deeper insight, and are better equipped for the more intense demands of a board position.
96%
feel more confident communicating with the board and other stakeholders.
55%
attribute their Competent Boards credentials to helping them get a new board seat or board committee appointment.
99%
would recommend Competent Boards to their network.

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Sustainability & ESG Designation
(GCB.D) and Certification

Climate & Nature Designation
(CCB.D) and Certification

Self-Guided Programs

Flexible, on-demand access to course materials, tailored to fit your schedule.

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Micro-Credentials

Sustainability & ESG Certificate

Climate & Nature Certificate

Corporate Solutions

Flexible upskilling for full boards and management teams.

Corporate Subscription Plans

Custom Engagements & Advisory Services

Upskilling business leaders for the future

Founder and CEO Helle Bank Jorgensen, program creator and celebrated author and thought leader, on how a Competent Boards credential can transform your career.

Learn from a range of world-renowned business and thought leaders

Free Report Download: Are You Prepared for a Cyber Attack?

Learn about the the phases of a cyber incident, cyber responses and the roles of the board and management in our whitepaper ๐‘จ ๐‘ฎ๐’–๐’Š๐’…๐’† ๐’•๐’ ๐‘ช๐’š๐’ƒ๐’†๐’“ ๐‘ฐ๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’…๐’†๐’๐’• ๐‘ท๐’“๐’†๐’‘๐’‚๐’“๐’†๐’…๐’๐’†๐’”๐’” ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐‘บ๐’†๐’๐’Š๐’๐’“ ๐‘ฉ๐’–๐’”๐’Š๐’๐’†๐’”๐’” ๐‘ณ๐’†๐’‚๐’…๐’†๐’“๐’”

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Primarily discuss the topics through the lens of serving on the board. You must be serving on at least one board with fiduciary responsibility to enter this stream.

Discuss the topics through a wide range of business perspectives (including the board) and comprise senior executives, investors, and board advisors.