PDA Board Director
& Governance Certificate Courses
PDA offers an array of online board governance certificate courses designed for executive leaders seeking to enhance their knowledge and value in private company boardrooms.
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Level Up Your BOD Skills
Whether you’re an experienced board director or aspiring to be one, PDA’s online certificate courses will give you the knowledge to distinguish yourself and add value.
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Go at Your Own Pace
PDA online certificate courses are designed for busy businesspeople on the go. Access our online certificate courses on demand 24/7 and learn whenever you want and wherever you are.
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Learn From Board Governance Experts
PDA courses are taught by instructors with experience in family-owned businesses, ESOPs, private equity-backed companies, and early-stage ventures.
Get Credentialed >PDA Online Board Director &
Governance Certification Courses
As the nation's only association dedicated to board governance excellence, PDA offers a comprehensive array of self-paced online certificate courses designed for experienced board members and executive leaders aspiring to become board members.
Become a Better,
More Valuable
Board Member
Private companies seeking board members are looking for executive leaders with the knowledge and expertise to help them propel their growth. PDA's certificate courses provide an excellent primer for those new to the board room or those who are looking for a first time seat.
Upon the successful completion of PDA's certificate courses, you'll see board excellence in a new light.
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What PDA Certificate Course Graduates
Have to Say
Since PDA's inception in 2014, thousands of PDA members have completed our online, self-paced board governance certificate courses. Upon graduation, many of PDA's certificate course graduates have gained the expertise to differentiate themselves for board opportunities. With the knowledge gained, they are providing new ways of thinking that differentiate themselves and add value to the companies they serve.

The experience has been great! The content and agenda were the perfect combination. It is a great resource. Very informative and insightful.
Curtis Stephens, QRD
Board Member, Carter Bank & Trust



Great course that had a helpful mix of on-line learning and participatory case study evaluation with experienced private company board directors to take your board journey to the next level.
Karen Henneberger
7 Rules Consulting



PDA’s Private Equity Governance course gave me a comprehensive understanding of the role of Private Equity in today’s world and the tools I need to provide oversight and evaluate due diligence practices. After completing, I can better navigate this competitive environment to offer guidance to both firms and their client companies.
Adrienne Ramsay
The Ramsay Group



I highly recommend mastering the body of knowledge that has been curated by a premier association comprised of seasoned board members, such as PDA, to ensure both experienced and newer board members have mastered the requisite body of knowledge to competently govern in a rapidly evolving board governance environment.
Richard E. Beyer
Integritas


Get Your Certificate in Private Company Board Governance
Choose between one, two, or all three of PDA's online courses and gain the expertise you need to gain a competitive edge and sharpen your skills for board opportunities.



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