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AI Governance Education
Prepare to address one of today's most significant boardroom priorities through AI governance education built for directors.
Become the Director Today's Boards Need
AI is reshaping how boards oversee strategy, cybersecurity, enterprise risk, innovation, and long-term value creation. Built on more than 50 years of governance leadership, NACD offers director-focused AI programs, certificates, workshops, and eLearning that help board members ask sharper questions, evaluate management’s approach, and strengthen oversight across the enterprise.
Explore the AI education that fits your board role and build the judgment today’s boardroom decisions demand.
Featured AI Education
Explore a curated collection of AI learning experiences, credentials, and board engagements designed specifically for directors.
NACD Directors Summit®
October 11-14, 2026 | Washington, DC Area
17 NACD Credits
Compare how leading boards are approaching AI governance through dedicated sessions, workshops, and candid discussions on oversight, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and business strategy. This program is exclusive to NACD members.
Register by August 31 to save $1,000.
Upcoming Events
Join live learning experiences that bring directors together to explore AI governance through expert instruction, peer discussion, and practical boardroom application.
Board Advisory Services®
Bring experienced governance leaders and AI practitioners into your boardroom for tailored discussions that address your board's most pressing priorities.
Recommended AI Learning Pathways
Use these recommended learning pathways as a starting point, or explore AI education that aligns with your role, interests, and board priorities.
Build AI Knowledge
Understand the governance principles, oversight responsibilities, and boardroom implications every director should know.
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Apply AI in the Boardroom
Develop practical knowledge through interactive programs that connect AI to strategy, risk, cybersecurity, and governance.
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- Generative AI Tools for Directors 201: Strategic Applications
- A Director's Guide to AI: Strategy, Governance & Value Creation
- NACD Directors Summit
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Advance Board Leadership
Deepen your understanding through certificates, advanced programs, and immersive learning experiences designed for experienced directors.
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NACD offers a trusted suite of programs and credentials to help directors stay ahead of the technology issues reshaping board oversight. Explore a selection of our leading cyber offerings for directors.
Cyber-Risk Oversight for Directors
September 23 & 30 | Live, Online
4 NACD Credits
Apply the first two principles from The Director's Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight (5th Edition) through expert-led discussion, boardroom scenarios, and practical oversight tools. Learn how boards can govern cyber risk as a strategic priority and oversee incident response and disclosure with confidence.
Looking for Research and Guidance?
Explore AI Governance Resources
Access articles, reports, tools, templates, podcasts, and governance guidance that complement your learning and help keep your board informed.
