Specialized Programs

The Directors College also offers specialized programs and courses tailored to the needs of board and committee chairs and members who want to learn how leading corporations apply the latest corporate governance principles, practices and insights.

Each of these programs focuses on both the behavioural and technical sides of effective governance, going beyond the rules to leading practice application using case studies, seasoned professionals and experienced directors. The Committee Certifications also include a comprehensive exam.

Audit Committee Certified (A.C.C.) Program

The Audit Committee Program is an interactive, engaging, and experiential learning opportunity designed to help corporate directors obtain the necessary knowledge, leadership, behavioural, and relationship skills needed to succeed in their role on the audit committee.

The Chairs Forum

This full-day workshop and theatrical simulation will provide board and committee chairs an opportunity to observe and experience behaviours that lead to effective dialogue and highly effective meetings. You will also gain skills to dispel behaviours that lead to disruptive and ineffective outcomes.

Human Resources and Compensation Committee Certified (H.R.C.C.C.) Program

This unique program provides insight into the role of the board compensation committee in aligning an organization’s human resources, HR processes, and culture to its chosen business strategy. The program is tailored to the needs of board directors and senior corporate officers who want to learn how leading corporations apply the latest corporate governance principles, practices, and insights to compensation committee procedures.

The Strategic Risk Oversight Program

This workshop addresses the increasing expectations placed on board directors as they undertake their oversight role of an organization’s risk management function. It will provide practical tools and perspectives that directors need to guide their company’s strategy within an environment of unparalleled uncertainty.

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What our graduates say?

“I found the Chartered Director Program to be an excellent forum to understand how strong governance complements effective management. The ability to create and execute an effective strategy is significantly enhanced by a robust process inclusive of board engagement where the right questions are asked and expected outcomes are identified. I truly enjoyed the setting which fostered a strong level of interaction that was supported by quality presentations and material. As CEO of a Shared Service Organization set to deliver benefits to its members, I see the advantage of having a number of our board members participating in this program.”

Tony Di Emanuele, MBA, C.Dir., President and CEO, Mohawk Shared Services

“I found the Directors College to be an excellent survey of the important matters of which a director must be aware in today’s corporate environment. The quality of the presentation and materials was first-rate and the perspectives gained were invaluable. I would highly recommend the Directors College.”

The Honourable John Manley, P.C., O.C., C.Dir., Former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister

“The changes that impact corporate governance are establishing a pattern of increased accountability for the delivery of long-term value to customers, shareholders, employees and society. Proper corporate governance is now being defined to include knowledge of critical elements such as risk management and the measurement of strategic performance. At the end of the day, each board will be judged on its ability to effectively deliver value, rather than on its structure. The Directors College innovative program fills a unique and important gap in providing knowledge and insight as to how this expectation can be met. CMA Canada is pleased to be a sponsor of this timely initiative.”

Steve Vieweg, C.Dir., Director, Executive Development, I.H. Asper School of Business – University of Manitoba

“As an organization focused on educating corporate secretaries, the ICSA believes in furthering the potential of board members to better contribute to building effective governance structures. Given the key role of directors and corporate secretaries in applying proper boardroom practices, corporations need to ensure that these individuals meet a professional standard. The Directors College curriculum covers all the formal regulatory issues for directors and also addresses the informal skills of building effective and appropriate relationships with senior management. We see significant benefits to this program and ICSA is pleased to endorse it.”

Lynn Beauregard, Executive Director, Chartered Secretaries Canada

“The Directors College has developed a director education program which goes well beyond the fundamentals to address the structures and the behavioural components of principle-based governance. I am proud to be associated with the Directors College and I am honoured to lend my name to the College’s graduate award. ”

Gilbert Bennett, Director and Recently-Retired Chairman of the Board, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

“Our strategy is to raise the horizons and potential of directors by deepening and enriching their knowledge and application of advanced skills. Increasing the effectiveness of existing directors and broadening the pool of potential directors will contribute to the professionalism of boards across Canada.”

David Beatty, Managing Director, Canadian Coalition for Good Governance