As the leading source for education and continuous advancement for public company directors, the goal of Corporate Board Member is to provide corporate leaders with the resources they need to make an impact in the boardroom and beyond. To support this mission, Corporate Board Member developed a suite of online training courses and complementary guidebooks that cover the fundamentals of public company board service.
In today’s digital age, effective board governance in cybersecurity is crucial. This course provides real-world scenarios, case studies and best practices to help you effectively manage cybersecurity risks. After completing this course, you will be able to:
The training course consists of the following modules:
The fiduciary duties that directors owe to shareholders constitute the centerpiece of U.S. corporate governance and provide a foundation of strength, confidence and reliance on the modern capital market system. Directors must assume these responsibilities with clarity and a full understanding of the legal and regulatory framework and the ethical principles that underpin an increasingly complex corporate environment.
The first guide developed for the Director Fundamentals Knowledge Center provides an overview of these principals to assist new directors during the onboarding process as well as a periodic refresher for current or longstanding directors.
The Director Fundamentals Guide consists of the following sections:
After reading the Director Fundamentals Guide, directors can test their knowledge of fundamental topics by completing a series of scenario-based exercises derived from key learning objectives identified through out the guide content.
The training course consists of the following modules:
The variety of topic areas, high volume of information, and ever-changing regulatory environment can make it challenging for audit committee members to stay abreast of the numerous topics which they may be called on to offer oversight.
The Audit Committee Fundamentals Guide consists of the following sections:
The Audit Committee Fundamentals Guide was created for Corporate Board Member’s Director Fundamentals Knowledge Center with content provided by PwC’s Governance Insights Center. Much of the material in this guide sources from PwC’s Audit Committee Excellence Series and Risk Oversight Series.
After reading the Audit Committee Fundamentals Guide, directors can test their knowledge of fundamental topics by completing a series of scenario-based exercises derived from key learning objectives identified through out the guide content.
The training course consists of the following modules:
To ensure that compensation programs are effective in supporting a company’s objectives, compensation committees should rely on a set of best practices to form the foundation of the decision-making process.
The Compensation Committee Fundamentals Guide consists of the following sections:
The Compensation Committee Fundamentals Guide was created for Corporate Board Member’s Director Fundamentals Knowledge Center with content provided by FW Cook.
After reading the Compensation Committee Fundamentals Guide, directors can test their knowledge of fundamental topics by completing a series of scenario-based exercises derived from key learning objectives identified through out the guide content.
The training course consists of the following modules:
With institutional and activist investors increasingly scrutinizing the composition, diversity and quality of boardrooms, the spotlight is on the directors responsible for nominating individuals to serve on the board.
The Nominating/Governance Committee Fundamentals Guide consists of the following sections:
The Nominating/Governance Committee Fundamentals Guide was created for Corporate Board Member’s Director Fundamentals Knowledge Center with content provided by Spencer Stuart’s North American Board Practice. The material in this guide is drawn from Spencer Stuart research, Spencer Stuart U.S. Board Index and other Spencer Stuart board governance publications.
After reading the Nominating/Governance Committee Fundamentals Guide, directors can test their knowledge of fundamental topics by completing a series of scenario-based exercises derived from key learning objectives identified through out the guide content.
The training course consists of the following modules:
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