Our research, development programmes and outreach initiatives address the challenges and opportunities of developing boards as a mechanism for value creation.
Our programmes combine expertise from academics who study processes in different regions of the world with high-profile practitioners who bring to the classroom their wealth of experience. We contribute to a better understanding of supervisory board roles and practices, not only amongst board members themselves but also executives, government and society at large.
Programme for aspiring directors
Aspiring Directors Programme
The Aspiring Directors Programme is a five-day programme that helps high potential professionals, managers or executives preparing for their first board mandate to acquire the knowledge base that directors are expected to master, and which form the basis of effective board membership.
Upcoming intakes open for registration:
31 Mar 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 (Europe campus)
09 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 (Asia campus) NEW!
INSEAD flagship programme for experienced directors
The International Directors Programme offers a unique educational experience that aims to develop effective directors for the global business scene. This programme offers practical and tested frameworks and tools to sharpen judgment and decision-making skills. It also augments the oversight abilities of directors seeking to boost their existing competencies or to be better prepared for new board mandates.
Upcoming intakes open for registration:
29 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 (3.5 days, Europe Campus)
05 May 2025 - 08 May 2025 (3.5 days, Europe Campus)
09 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2025 (3.5 days, Asia & Europe Campuses)
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Certification for directors
INSEAD Certificate in Corporate Governance
The INSEAD Certificate in Corporate Governance (IDP-C) is a global credential for board members operating internationally – the first of its kind offered by an academic institution.
The Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance is designed for IDP-Cs who wish to further pursue their development across core competencies that are key to effective directorship.
Advanced programmes for directors
Value Creation for Owners and Directors
Leading from the Chair
Corporate Strategy for Board Members
Crisis Management for Boards
Corporate governance modules for Master Programmes (MBA, EMBA, EMFin)
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MBA elective
MBA elective
As part of the Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme at INSEAD, students can choose to take the Corporate Governance elective to gain a deeper understanding of the frameworks and best practices of how corporate governance is enacted, structured, actively changed and will evolve. The knowledge and insights will benefit those who wish to serve as (or interact with) someone that performs a governance role (e.g, director, governor, advisor, executive) in any organisation.
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Global Executive MBA module
Global Executive MBA module
There has been plenty of academic and professional attention and discussion on the corporate governance front, as a result of the financial crisis. Corporate Governance & Leadership is one of the course topics offered under the Key Management Challenges in the INSEAD Global Executive MBA (GEMBA). It takes a broad organisational view of governance, examining start-up as well not-for-profit organisations (where proper governance is on average more difficult), and of course dealing with governance inside the corporation. The main focus in the subject is on governance as exercised by the board and the board’s impact on the organisation, the conditions for mutually satisfactory relations between board members, executive, shareholders and other stakeholders, and more generally for board effectiveness.
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Executive Master in Finance Capstone
Executive Master in Finance Capstone
Fair process leadership and governance is one of the four courses covered in the Executive Master in Finance (EMFIN) Capstone curriculum. The course explores ways to create value and to overcome common as well as complex organisational issues at the top of the company by applying a “Fair Process” approach. By introducing a framework to define and operationalise the process, students will learn how to use it to create value and achieve alignment among board members and between the board and the CEO. This course is very strategic and is meant to provide a final overall view of the decisional process within financial organisations.
MBA elective
As part of the Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme at INSEAD, students can choose to take the Corporate Governance elective to gain a deeper understanding of the frameworks and best practices of how corporate governance is enacted, structured, actively changed and will evolve. The knowledge and insights will benefit those who wish to serve as (or interact with) someone that performs a governance role (e.g, director, governor, advisor, executive) in any organisation.
Global Executive MBA module
There has been plenty of academic and professional attention and discussion on the corporate governance front, as a result of the financial crisis. Corporate Governance & Leadership is one of the course topics offered under the Key Management Challenges in the INSEAD Global Executive MBA (GEMBA). It takes a broad organisational view of governance, examining start-up as well not-for-profit organisations (where proper governance is on average more difficult), and of course dealing with governance inside the corporation. The main focus in the subject is on governance as exercised by the board and the board’s impact on the organisation, the conditions for mutually satisfactory relations between board members, executive, shareholders and other stakeholders, and more generally for board effectiveness.
Executive Master in Finance Capstone
Fair process leadership and governance is one of the four courses covered in the Executive Master in Finance (EMFIN) Capstone curriculum. The course explores ways to create value and to overcome common as well as complex organisational issues at the top of the company by applying a “Fair Process” approach. By introducing a framework to define and operationalise the process, students will learn how to use it to create value and achieve alignment among board members and between the board and the CEO. This course is very strategic and is meant to provide a final overall view of the decisional process within financial organisations.
Programmes with partners
Combining INSEAD's expertise with insights of industry leaders, partner programmes are designed to offer a unique platform for exchanging and leveraging collective experiences from both the academic and business world. The programmes support directors and boards in addressing real-world situations through cross-disciplinary collaboration with focus on the specific challenge unique to the environment they operate in.
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ecoDa
ecoDa European Board Diploma
ecoDa, the European Confederation of Directors Associations, has developed a European module for directors and supervisory board members seeking to gain a European perspective on board functioning and corporate governance. The INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre is an academic partner to ecoDa.
ICGC faculty designs and delivers a specific half-day session devoted to a board simulation that provides directors with a live experience of the workings of a real board of directors concerned with a challenging transaction.
Both organisations engage in exchanging best practices and benchmarks on European corporate governance to their respective members.
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UCGA
Board Direction Programme
In line with ICGC's mission to advocate sustainable high-performance governance practices and expand our impact in corporate governance globally, ICGC is collaborating with the Ukrainian Corporate Governance Academy (UCGA) to provide programme co-directorship for the UCGA Board Direction Programme. By sharing our corporate governance expertise with UCGA, we envision the programme to be an instrument that will enhance capacity for effective and ethical corporate governance in Eastern Europe, advance sustainable business development and establish governance credibility for market and investor confidence.
Watch the video on Corporate Governance Education programme -designed by UCGA and INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre- for current/future board members, shareholders and managers. Watch interview with Professor Ludo Van der Heyden.
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SEI
INSEAD and Scandinavian Executive Institute Partnership Programmes
INSEAD and the Scandinavian Executive Institute (SEI) have a long-standing, deep and extensive partnership offering world-class education to Nordic Executives.
Executive Board Programme
The Executive Board Programme is a unique educational experience that aims to develop board members for the global business scene.
This programme offers practical and tested frameworks and tools to sharpen judgement and decision-making skills. It also augments the oversight abilities of directors seeking to boost their existing competencies or to be better prepared for new board mandates.
The Executive Board Programme is designed for potential professional board members, managers or executives preparing for their first board mandate to acquire the knowledge base that directors are expected to master.
Advanced Board Programme
The Advanced Board Programme aims to develop the mindset and competencies of board chairmen and experienced board members.
The complex forces shaping the new global world have a direct impact on the board’s agenda and on the decisions that boards need to make. Boards need to take greater responsibility for their organisation’s course in this new global environment.
Advanced Board Programme seeks to deepen the understanding of the complexities of this new business landscape.
A dynamic mix of lectures and discussions enables participants to review and explore key issues such as the impact of digital technology on strategy and organisations, and on the role of the board.
ecoDa European Board Diploma
ecoDa, the European Confederation of Directors Associations, has developed a European module for directors and supervisory board members seeking to gain a European perspective on board functioning and corporate governance. The INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre is an academic partner to ecoDa.
ICGC faculty designs and delivers a specific half-day session devoted to a board simulation that provides directors with a live experience of the workings of a real board of directors concerned with a challenging transaction.
Both organisations engage in exchanging best practices and benchmarks on European corporate governance to their respective members.
Board Direction Programme
In line with ICGC's mission to advocate sustainable high-performance governance practices and expand our impact in corporate governance globally, ICGC is collaborating with the Ukrainian Corporate Governance Academy (UCGA) to provide programme co-directorship for the UCGA Board Direction Programme. By sharing our corporate governance expertise with UCGA, we envision the programme to be an instrument that will enhance capacity for effective and ethical corporate governance in Eastern Europe, advance sustainable business development and establish governance credibility for market and investor confidence.
Watch the video on Corporate Governance Education programme -designed by UCGA and INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre- for current/future board members, shareholders and managers. Watch interview with Professor Ludo Van der Heyden.
INSEAD and Scandinavian Executive Institute Partnership Programmes
INSEAD and the Scandinavian Executive Institute (SEI) have a long-standing, deep and extensive partnership offering world-class education to Nordic Executives.
Executive Board Programme
The Executive Board Programme is a unique educational experience that aims to develop board members for the global business scene.
This programme offers practical and tested frameworks and tools to sharpen judgement and decision-making skills. It also augments the oversight abilities of directors seeking to boost their existing competencies or to be better prepared for new board mandates.
The Executive Board Programme is designed for potential professional board members, managers or executives preparing for their first board mandate to acquire the knowledge base that directors are expected to master.
Advanced Board Programme
The Advanced Board Programme aims to develop the mindset and competencies of board chairmen and experienced board members.
The complex forces shaping the new global world have a direct impact on the board’s agenda and on the decisions that boards need to make. Boards need to take greater responsibility for their organisation’s course in this new global environment.
Advanced Board Programme seeks to deepen the understanding of the complexities of this new business landscape.
A dynamic mix of lectures and discussions enables participants to review and explore key issues such as the impact of digital technology on strategy and organisations, and on the role of the board.
Customised programmes for boards
INSEAD offers educational programmes for corporate boards, shareholders (e.g. of family firms), not-for-profit organisations and government agencies.
Directors of Partner Development exchange with board representatives and faculty in designing programmes that are customised to a particular board’s needs. These can be provided as stand-alone modules on or away from campus, or alongside a board or shareholder meeting.
