Certificate in Sustainability & Resilience for Directors (SRD)

Developed for ICD.Ds who want to stay ahead of evolving expectations in the boardroom. The program supports directors seeking to move from awareness to applied oversight, building the insight, judgment, and confidence to address sustainability and resilience as part of effective board practice.

After completing all components of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply practical frameworks that connect sustainability and resilience with board strategy and risk oversight.
• Strengthen the ability to oversee complex issues—from crisis response to technology disruption and organizational resilience.
• Balance stakeholder expectations, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities with sound judgment.
• Demonstrate applied competence in addressing sustainability and resilience within board discussions.
• Build confidence in navigating evolving reporting and standards related to sustainability and resilience.

This on-demand program combines flexibility with practical governance application, enabling directors to engage with content at their own pace through interactive tools that strengthen oversight capability.

The structure includes:

• On-demand and self-paced: Modular learning that can be completed independently at each participant’s own pace (approximately 9 hours total).
• Interactive support: Access an AI-powered Q&A assistant for real-time clarification and guidance throughout the program.
• Governance in practice: Complete checkpoints and scenario-based exercises that mirror real board discussions and reinforce effective oversight.
• Certificate of completion: Earn a certificate that reflects demonstrated understanding of how sustainability and resilience integrate into effective board governance.