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IMD Board diplomas and certificate

Whether you are building your path to the boardroom or looking to elevate your performance as a director, we have a pathway for you. 

IMD Board diplomas and certificate

Whether you are building your path to the boardroom or looking to elevate your performance as a director, we have a pathway for you. 

Gain the essential skills of a modern board member

The demands on boards have never been greater. Boards are facing questions that are more complex, more consequential, and faster-moving than before. 

IMD’s board diplomas and certificate are designed to meet that standard. Whether you are looking to elevate your performance as a current director or building your path to the boardroom, our certifications give you the frameworks, peer network, and credentials to perform at your best in the boardroom. 

The Board Director Diploma is designed for serving directors who want to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their contribution in the boardroom. The Board Readiness Diploma and Certificate in Board Governance are designed for senior executives who want to build the governance foundations and confidence to step into a board role. 

Grounded in the research and thought leadership of the IMD Global Board Center, our certifications bring the latest thinking on governance directly into the classroom. 

“The quality of the governance is more impactful than ever.”

Hear from David Bach (President of IMD), Didier Cossin (Professor of Governance and Finance and Founder of the IMD Global Board Center), and three recent graduates about the impact of our board diplomas.

Discover our board programs portfolio
High Performance for Boards
Helping your board be its best

Learn what high-performing boards are doing to be the driving force behind their company’s success. Get the latest research to find out what works and what doesn’t – in terms of board governance, board dynamics and strategic board involvement.

Mastering Board Governance
Master principles and best practices for effective board membership

A 5-week online program that equips you with a deep understanding of the principles and practices of good governance so you can make meaningful contributions in your new or future role as a board member.

Strategy Governance for Boards
Confidently guide corporate strategy in turbulent times

Play a meaningful, advisory role in the governance of your firm’s strategy within the context of an increasingly digital landscape.

Driving Sustainability from the Boardroom
Chart your company’s ESG path to long-term success

Enables you to fulfil your role of influencing and steering the integration of sustainability into your company’s strategy in collaboration with WBCSD.

Geopolitics for Boards
Strengthen your geopolitical expertise for sharper board oversight

Equip yourself with the insights and tools to recognize geopolitical risk and opportunity, ask the right questions, and govern with clarity under uncertainty.

Team Dynamics for Boards
Build a high performing board team

Drive positive dynamics in your board through a deeper awareness of what happens below the surface when groups interact.

Digital Transformation for Boards
Drive board success in a digital world

Become up-to-speed with the new digital landscape so you can make informed decisions and provide the best recommendations when evaluating digital opportunities and threats for your company.

Boards and Risks
Steer risk governance in a chaotic world

Benchmark board best-practices on risks and update to the latest risk thinking.

Finance for Boards
Gain the confidence to make smart finance decisions

Get the essential finance knowledge you need to make tough decisions for your company in areas such as mergers & acquisitions as well as risk management.

Stakeholder Management for Boards
Master stakeholder dynamics for effective corporate governance

Equips you with practical tools to work effectively on stakeholder engagement and optimize the large set of demands, competencies, and opportunities presented by stakeholders.

Women on Boards
Navigating your path to boardroom success

Jumpstart your board career with personalized support, practical tools, and insights for navigating your path to boardroom success.

Role of the Chair
Develop best chairing practices for boards and committees

Gain a deep understanding of how impactful board chairs fulfill their role and responsibilities, and the practices and behaviors they adopt when holding the board to its highest standard as it serves its governance mission.

Real impact, reported by our graduates

We asked our Board Readiness Diploma and Board Director Diploma graduates about the difference their diploma made in their board journey. Here is what they shared.  (IMD 2026 survey of 2023-2025 Board Diplomas graduates)

94%

of Board Readiness Diploma graduates felt more confident pursuing board positions

97%

of Board Director Diploma graduates felt more confident pursuing larger, more complex roles

93%

of Board Readiness Diploma and Board Director Diploma graduates found the IMD board community and its activities helpful

What our participants say
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Cristina Serrano

Board Member/Chair, various companies (UK & Spain)
Talerion Founder & Author

Deepened my understanding of board excellence

The global cohort, real-world casework, and outstanding faculty brought diverse perspectives. It sharpened my view of what drives effective governance, especially in complex, international board settings, and reinforced the value of thoughtful, dissenting voices.

Board Director Diploma participant

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Thomas Jamet

Cross-Asset Institutional Solutions Structuring, Credit Suisse/UBS, Singapore

Invaluable, practical insights into governance

The IMD Board Readiness Diploma provided invaluable, practical insights into corporate governance and board dynamics. The program’s blend of strategic frameworks and real-world case studies has sharpened my confidence and skills, and prepared me to take on the challenges of board leadership.

Board Readiness Diploma participant

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Christine Launay

Senior Advisor, Life sciences, Former Director of Global Insights (Actelion/JnJ), Switzerland

Brilliant faculty, supportive peers

A unique program to learn everything about how to run a board of today. The combination of concepts and real world situations is shared generously by a brilliant faculty, insightful guest speakers and supportive peers. It equips me with the ambition to join the next generation of purposeful board members.

Certificate in Board Governance participant

IMD board diplomas

Elevate your board journey with IMD’s board diplomas. With two pathways to board excellence – for both experienced and aspiring board members – our diplomas will equip you with the skills and knowledge to navigate the future of governance with confidence. Complete the form, download our brochure, and embark on your journey today.








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