Since 2008, the American College of Corporate Directors credentials have represented the “gold standard” in corporate director education, and those executives who earn them are highly valued in the board community.  To earn American College of Corporate Directors Professional Director status, an individual must accumulate a set number of credits earned by attendance at certain ACCD and Corporate Board Member programs and events.

CREDENTIAL LEVELS AND REQUIREMENTS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023



DIRECTOR QUALIFIED

Executives not currently serving on a company board (and without any previous public company board experience)
Requirements:

Complete Director Fundamentals Program, including 3-month, self-paced online coursework and a 3-hour virtual fundamentals workshop

Renewal:
  • Credential fee included in $2,495 Director Fundamentals Program cost
  • Credential expires after 2 years
  • For executives not yet on a board at that time, you may renew your Director Qualified credential annually by completing 10 hours of continuing education via Corporate Board Member online programs
  • The renewal fee is $500 per year
Learn more about the Director Fundamentals Program

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTOR - PRIVATE COMPANY

For executives who currently serve on a privately held company board
Requirements:

Achieve 15 credits, of which:



  • Minimum of 10 credits earned at in-person event (Directors Forum), and
  • 5 additional credits can be earned at CBM virtual live or on-demand programs, including Ask the Expert Board Briefings, online training modules, and virtual roundtables (see list)
  • Credential fee: $1,500
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTOR - PUBLIC COMPANY

For executives who currently serve on a publicly traded board, or have served on a public company board within the past 5 years
Requirements


Achieve 15 credits, of which:

  • Minimum of 10 credits earned at in-person event (Directors Forum or Boardroom Summit), AND
  • 5 additional Credits can be earned at CBM virtual live or on-demand programs, including Ask the Expert Board Briefings, online training modules, and virtual roundtables (see list)
  • Credential Fee: $1,500

MASTERS PROFESSIONAL DIRECTOR - PRIVATE COMPANY

For executives who have held a Professional Director-Private Company credential for one year- requirements must be achieved annually to maintain credential status
Requirements:


Achieve 10 credits annually, or which

  • 10 credits earned at in-person events (Directors Forum), or
  • 10 credits earned at virtual live or on-demand programs, including Ask the Expert Board Briefings, online training modules, and virtual roundtables (see list)
  • Annual Credential Fee: $500*
MASTERS PROFESSIONAL DIRECTOR - PUBLIC COMPANY

For executives who have held a Professional Director - Public Company credential for one year - requirements must be achieved annually to maintain credential status
Requirements:

Achieve 10 credits annually, of which:

  • 10 credits earned at in-person events (Directors Forum and/or Boardroom Summit), or
  • 10 credits earned at virtual live or on-demand programs, including Ask the Expert Board Briefings, online training modules, and virtual roundtables (see list)
  • Annual Credential Fee: $500*


PROGRAMS EARNING CREDITS: JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023


EVENTDATELOCATIONCREDITS
Directors ForumFebruary 28 – March 1, 2023Ponte Vedra, FL10
M&A Board ForumQ2 2023Online5
Boardroom SummitSeptember 13-14, 2023New York, NY10
Human Capital & the Board ForumQ4 2023TBD5
Board Risk Oversight SeriesQuarterlyOnline2 per event
Ask the Expert Board BriefingsMonthlyOnline1 per event
CBM Network Committee Peer Exchanges (member-only)QuarterlyOnline1 per event


PAST EVENTS


EVENTDATELOCATIONCREDITS
ESG Board ForumMay 5, 2022Online5
Directors ForumJune 7-8, 2022Boston10
Human Capital and the Board ForumNovember 1, 2022Online5
Boardroom SummitSeptember 15-16, 2022New York10
Ask the Experts: Approaching 2023 Company ElectionsDecember 2022Online1
Ask the Experts: Board Governance for Responsible AINovember 2022Online1
Ask the Experts: How Global Leaders Can use AI to Achieve Their Climate GoalsOctober 2022Online1
Ask the Experts: Bridging the Gap Between Long-Term Value Creation & Climate ChangeOctober 2022Online1
Ask the Experts: Peer Group Considerations in an Evolving Market for TalentAugust 2022Online1
Ask the Experts: Litigation Risks and ESGJuly 2022Online1
Ask the Experts: A Board’s Guide to ESG and Compensation IncentivesMay 2022Online1
Ask the Experts: Cyber Risk Oversight – A Call for UrgencyApril 2022Online1
Board Briefing: The War in Ukraine Global Impact AnalysisMarch 2022Online1
Ask the Experts: Executing a Forward-Looking Approach to Emerging Technology RisksMarch 2022Online1
Webinar: What Directors Think — How Boards Can Navigate a Pivotal YearFebruary 2022Online1
Ask the Experts: How to Reduce Your Financial Exposure to Cyber RiskFebruary 2022Online1

CREDENTIAL LEVEL FEES, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023



Director Qualified $2,500 
Credential included in fee for Directors Fundamentals Program. Credential issued after 3-month program completion and expires 2 years after date of issue.

Professional Director - Private Company $1,500
Fee paid upon completion of level requirements. Credential expires 1 year after date of issue.   

Professional Director - Public Company $1,500
Fee paid upon completion of level requirements. Credential expires 1 year after date of issue.   

Masters Professional Director - Private Company$500 
Annual Fee paid upon completion of level requirements. Credential expires 1 year after date of issue   

Masters Professional Director - Public Company$500 
Annual Fee paid upon completion of level requirements. Credential expires 1 year after date of issue   

*Applicable credits towards accreditation fees: