Micro-Credentials
Our highly regarded Global Competent Boards program curriculum is now available as micro-credentials.
All courses must be completed within a month.
- Self-guided education
- World-renowned experts
- Courses available 24/7
What you will get with each Micro-Credentials:
- Access to video-recorded “leader insights” from global experts.
- Carefully curated readings and additional learning resources.
- An online, self-guided format that allows you to complete each module in your own time and at your own pace.
- A verified Credly Badge™ showcasing your competency in the selected subject matter.
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:
believe they are better equipped to make more informed decisions.
feel more confident communicating with the board and other stakeholders.
reported gaining a new board seat or board committee appointment after obtaining their Competent Boards credentials.
would recommend Competent Boards to their network.
The content features exclusive insights from globally renowned experts, such as:
Francesca Ecsery
Non-executive Director, Air France, Henderson High Income Trust plc., Haffner Energy S.A., Association of Investment Companies (AIC); SID, CT Automotive plc.
Jakob Stausholm
Chief Executive Officer, Rio Tinto
Esther Aguilera
Board Member, Thirty Percent Coalition; Senior Advisor, Altura Capital, ALPFA, Inc.; Former President & CEO, Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA)
Miriam Vogel
President and CEO, EqualAI; Chair, National AI Advisory Committee (NAIAC)
John Streur
Founding Member Investor Advisory Group, SASB; Advisory Board Member ESG Initiative, The Wharton School; Advisory Board Member, Boston University Impact Measurement & Allocation Program (IMAP)
And more...
Sustainability Governance Micro-Credentials:
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.
You must complete this module within a month.
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.
You must complete this module within a month.
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.
You must complete this module within a month.
Take a closer look at why and how climate change impacts the environment, oceans, biodiversity, health, and the global economic and socio-economic outlook.
You must complete this module within a month.
Learn about the rapidly growing expectations for disclosure around environmental, social and governance topics, plus how companies are best responding to those demands.
You must complete this module within a month.
Learn about the impact of environmental and social disasters on supply chains, plus how to identify, assess and manage important risks.
You must complete this module within a month.
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.
You must complete this module within a month.
Learn the changing risks and expectations associated with anti-corruption, integrity, ethical practices and transparency.
You must complete this module within a month.
Learn the business impact of the digital revolution, including blockchain, big data and AI generated opportunities.
You must complete this module within a month.
Learn the latest global trends in taxation, investments and pay policies that will help drive ESG best practices at your business.
You must complete this module within a month.
Learn and manage the material issues that you need to communicate to your shareholders and stakeholders.
You must complete this module within a month.
Learn what good governance means now, and how that will evolve in the future.
You must complete this module within a month.
This module offers 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.
You must complete this module within a month.
Climate & Nature Micro-Credentials:
Learn how climate change and biodiversity loss will impact your business, stakeholders, and the communities they serve, now and in the future.
You must complete this module within a month.
Understand the fast-changing regulations on climate change and biodiversity loss, their shift from voluntary to mandatory, and their impact on your business.
You must complete this module within a month.
Discover ways to effectively manage increasing climate and nature-related investor and insurer expectations. Investors can also learn to drive finance and influence firms towards a net zero, nature-positive future.
You must complete this module within a month.
Learn why board directors must ensure good governance and accountability in boardrooms and what to ask senior management about your net-zero and nature-positive ambitions.
You must complete this module within a month.
Learn how to implement effective transition strategies for business in the face of climate change and nature loss.
You must complete this module within a month.
Gain insights from the pioneers of climate change and nature action in business on how they propelled these topics to the forefront of their organisations.
You must complete this module within a month.