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.

Director Certification Program

Bank Director’s Director Certification is the preeminent director designation available to those currently serving or wanting to serve on a bank’s board. Offering two levels of curriculum, Fundamental and Advanced Director Certification Courses, participants receive comprehensive training based on their level of experience and years served on the board.

Each program enriches participants with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors. View brochure for more information.

FUNDAMENTAL DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION

Designed for directors new to the board and those aspiring to become a director.

  • Submit an Application to Enroll.
  • Watch All Designated Online Training Videos.
    *Approximately 10 hours of videos.
  • Attend an in-person Corporate Governance Workshop or Complete the Virtual Workshop.
  • Complete the Fundamental Director Certification Program Within 1 Year of Enrolling.

ADVANCED DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION

Designed for directors with five or more years of board experience or the equivalent professional experience.

  • Submit an Application to Enroll.
  • Attend the In-Person Advanced Certification Workshop. View Agenda.
    Contact Bank Director’s Bank Services team at 615-777-8461 for more information about the Advanced Certification Workshop.
  • Attend the Bank Board Training Forum and its Designated Sessions. *All participants receive a conference pass to the Forum.
  • Complete the Advanced Certification Program Within 1 Year of Enrolling.
“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.”

— DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM PARTICIPANT

Completing these courses 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.

Join Our Program

Whether you’re an experienced director looking to deepen your knowledge and skills or a new director seeking guidance and support, our membership program has something for you. We offer a comprehensive program to empower you to achieve your goals and unlock your full potential as a bank director.

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

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