Calling all forward-thinking board members looking to maximize their board’s impact! Sustainability expertise is the key to elevating your leadership. Ceres, in partnership with the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, a top-ranked global executive education provider, has announced our new online executive education program for corporate boards of directors. Secure your early bird registration by June 30 to get a 20% discount.
Building Board Expertise on Sustainability, our comprehensive online program running from September 18 through November 3, 2023, brings together business and sustainability experts from Ceres, Michigan Ross Executive Education, the Erb Institute, and other nonprofit leaders to deliver a unique educational experience to current and future board members. The course provides essential climate skills needed to meet the rapidly evolving challenges and opportunities found in board rooms today.
The program includes a combination of self-paced online content and live virtual content delivered through the world-class Corp U learning platform at Ross. Ross faculty will partner with Ceres experts to provide 7-weekly course modules of asynchronous virtual and live-virtual learning featuring:
An enhanced understanding of the increasingly complex fiduciary responsibilities of board members
Insights into current sustainability-related disclosure developments
A deep understanding of how to exercise oversight of climate risks and opportunities
Broadened networks of knowledge and climate competence