GLOBAL
BOARD ACADEMY
CERTIFICATION.
The Global Board Certification brings together board members from around the world to enhance their ability to navigate complexity, make high-quality decisions, and lead with a long-term perspective. The Global Board Academy Ecosystem now has over 8,000 alumni worldwide.
Put your board expertise to work.
Join us for a unique experience,
expand your knowledge of the board in a
global setting with experts from around the world.
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SCOPE
6 modules | 8 hours each
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LOCATION
3 modules live digital / remote
3 on-site modules in Johannesburg
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DATES
- September 4 & 11 online/remote
- October 9 & 16 online/remote
- November 6 & 13 online/remote
- November 22–24 Johannesburg, South Africa
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WHO IT IS FOR
Aspiring, active, and next-generation board members,
CXOs, entrepreneurs, and future leaders
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INVEST
6,000 EUR
(excluding VAT, travel, and accommodation costs)
Global Board Academy Certification is a collaboration between Board Academy & deb.
About.
The Global Board Certification is a comprehensive, globally oriented board education program designed to prepare you for the realities of modern board work.
Developed in collaboration with experts and board professionals from around the world who come together to share insights on how to advance your personal development as a board member. The program goes beyond theory to focus on how governance is actually practiced across different markets, cultures, and contexts.
Through a combination of digital modules and in-person sessions, participants gain both the knowledge and the judgment needed to contribute at the board level, both now and in the future.
Graduates will join an international board community and receive the following certification:
“Certified Global Member of Supervisory and Advisory Boards”
6 modules.
Through a unique combination of global perspectives, real-life boardroom scenarios, cross-cultural dynamics, and peer-to-peer learning, participants gain the mindset, tools, and network needed to operate effectively in international boardrooms.
Digital modules
Module 1.
Responsibility in a
Global Context
Understanding the board’s role across jurisdictions, ownership structures, and global governance frameworks.
September 4
I. Board Work
in a Global Context
4 hours (online/remote)
2 hours of speaker sessions
2 hours of lectures
September 11
II. Global Risks
geopolitics,
interdependencies, trade
4 hours (online/remote)
2 hours of speaker sessions
2 hours of lectures
Module 2.
Regulations, Sustainability,
and Legitimacy
Navigating ESG, ethical dilemmas, and decisions where what is legal and what is legitimate are not always the same.
September 4
I. Governance perspectives & regulations
4 hours (online/remote)
2 hours of speaker sessions
2 hours of lectures
October 16
II. Future Readiness
sustainability, circular economy, business modeling
4 hours (online/remote)
2 hours of speaker sessions
2 hours of lectures
Module 3.
Position, courage &
long-term responsibility
Developing personal integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to take responsibility in complex situations.
November 6
I. Adapting to a New World
AI, cybersecurity, data, technology
4 hours (online/remote)
2 hours of speaker sessions
2 hours of lectures
November 13
II. Tools, Methods,
and Systems
4 hours (online/remote)
2 hours of speaker sessions
2 hours of lectures
On-site modules – Johannesburg, South Africa
Module 4.
The Human in the
Boardroom
Exploring group dynamics, bias,
culture, and how real-world
decisions are made in practice.
November 22
8 hours in Johannesburg
4 hours of lectures
2 hours business case
2 hours board simulation
Module 5.
Strategy Across
Borders
Dealing with international growth,
M&A, geopolitics, and uncertainty.
November 23
8 hours in Johannesburg
4 hours of lectures
2 hours business case
2 hours board simulation
Module 6.
Effective Board Work
in Practice
Developing personal integrity, sound
judgment, and the ability to take
responsibility in complex situations.
November 24
8 hours in Johannesburg
4 hours of lectures
2 hours business case
2 hours board simulation
For whom?
Those seeking to make a global impact.
For those who shape the future readiness of organizations.
– Prospective and current board members
– Executives and CXOs
– Entrepreneurs and investors
– Individuals looking to take a more active role in governance
This is particularly relevant for those who wish to work in international
settings, navigate complex situations, and contribute to rapidly evolving
boards.
Be part of a community.
Part of this unique Board Eco System involves fostering business and community initiatives as part of the community:
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Digital courses on ESG and AI, featuring a knowledge library and a video library.
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Our international Business Angel Club Network connects you with startups and founders.
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Board Summits, Board Lounges, and Future Lounges in various countries and languages invite you to engage and connect.
Become a globally certified
board member with us.
Price: € 6,000.00 net (excluding VAT, travel, and accommodation costs)
Address
Board Partners GmbH
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80687 Munich
Germany
Contact Us
+49 89 51 55 54 47
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