The Oxford Legal and Governance Essentials for Directors online course is a research-backed offering designed for board directors and executives to build governance capabilities for direct application. Using contemporary, relevant case studies and assignments, the curriculum offers a comprehensive overview of fiduciary duties, explores oversight and risk management best practices for emerging issues – from AI oversight to climate risk – and clarifies the board’s roles and responsibilities across corporate settings.

Leveraging key UK and US governance perspectives, the six-week course will build your confidence in applying director-level governance duties and improving strategic decisions. You will also have opportunities to connect and network with fellow leaders across different industries. Upon successful completion, you’ll be awarded a verifiable certificate from the Oxford Faculty of Law.