The Harvard Business School (HBS) Corporate Director Certificate will enhance your board leadership skills and improve your ability to succeed as a director in an increasingly complex environment. The certificate is awarded to corporate board directors who complete three qualifying programs in the areas of board leadership, oversight of financial reporting and internal control, and executive compensation.
To earn the certificate, current board directors must apply to and be accepted into the three programs (virtual or in-person) listed below, as well as successfully complete the three programs within 36 consecutive months.
If you previously completed a qualifying program in a virtual format, your program can be counted towards your Corporate Director Certificate.
The Harvard Business School (HBS) Corporate Director Certificate will enhance your board leadership skills and improve your ability to succeed as a director in an increasingly complex environment. The certificate is awarded to corporate board directors who complete three qualifying programs in the areas of board leadership, oversight of financial reporting and internal control, and executive compensation.
To earn the certificate, current board directors must apply to and be accepted into the three programs (virtual or in-person) listed below, as well as successfully complete the three programs within 36 consecutive months.
If you previously completed a qualifying program in a virtual format, your program can be counted towards your Corporate Director Certificate.
The Corporate Director Certificate is appropriate for directors of corporate boards, and participants must meet admissions criteria for all three programs to be eligible for the certificate.
Program options for aspiring board members can be found by visiting the Board Governance page.
The Corporate Director Certificate is appropriate for directors of corporate boards, and participants must meet admissions criteria for all three programs to be eligible for the certificate.
Program options for aspiring board members can be found by visiting the Board Governance page.
To be considered for the Corporate Director Certificate, you must be accepted to each individual program and currently serve on a corporate board. Simply indicate your interest in pursuing the certificate by checking the box included on eligible program applications. When checked, a member of our Program Advising team will contact you to discuss the certificate. To earn the certificate, you must complete the three programs within 36 consecutive months. The three programs are conveniently offered in succession each July and November, giving you the option to complete the certificate in as little as two weeks.
To learn more, please contact a Program Advisor.
To be considered for the Corporate Director Certificate, you must be accepted to each individual program and currently serve on a corporate board. Simply indicate your interest in pursuing the certificate by checking the box included on eligible program applications. When checked, a member of our Program Advising team will contact you to discuss the certificate. To earn the certificate, you must complete the three programs within 36 consecutive months. The three programs are conveniently offered in succession each July and November, giving you the option to complete the certificate in as little as two weeks.
To learn more, please contact a Program Advisor.