A Certification Program Specifically Designed for Bank Directors

Distinguishing individual board members through a comprehensive training program, Bank Director Certification provides participants with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.

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Bank Director’s Certification Program

Bank Director’s Certification Program is the preeminent director designation available to those currently serving or wanting to serve on a bank’s board. Offering two levels of certification, participants of the program are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors. View brochure for more information.

COURSE I

Corporate Governance Workshop

Submit an Application to Enroll.
Watch All Designated Online Training Videos.
*Approximately 10 hours of videos.
Attend the In-Person Corporate Governance Workshop or Complete the Virtual Workshop.
Complete Course I Requirements Noted Above Within 1 Year of Enrolling.
May 2025 Workshop Agenda
September 2025 Workshop Agenda

COURSE I TOPICS

Attributes of a Strong Board Culture
Role of the Board
Bank Regulation
Responsibilities of the Independent Director
Board & Director Performance
The Board Governance Process
Understanding Key Financial Metrics in Banking

COURSE II

Director Certification Workshop

Complete Course I
Attend the In-Person Director Certification Workshop. View Agenda.
Attend the Bank Board Forum and its Designated Sessions.*As part of the Course II fee, all participants receive a conference pass to the Bank Board Forum and the Director Certification Workshop.

COURSE II TOPICS

Governance Overview
Bank Board & Executive Leadership
Performance & Value Management
Risk Oversight
Financial Strategies
Industry Overview

Whether you’re an experienced director looking to deepen your knowledge and skills or a new director seeking guidance and support, Bank Director’s board resources have something for you. Offering comprehensive tools to empower you to achieve your goals and unlock your full potential as a bank director.

If you would like information on our board resources, please download our brochure or contact [email protected] at 615-777-8461.

“With 20 years of experience as a director, I believe the Certification Program adds a lot of value to my director experience and wraps a lot of organization around director responsibilities.”

— BANK DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM PARTICIPANT

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Completing these Bank Director’s Certification Program to become a certified bank director sends a clear message to investors, and state and federal regulators that participants take their fiduciary duties seriously and want to be a top performing member of a bank’s board.

If you would like information on our board resources, please download our brochure or contact [email protected] at 615-777-8461.