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Directorship & Board Advisory Certification
An executive program that builds strategic thinking, governance fluency, and boardroom confidence through expert-led, real-world learning.

Key Program Highlights
8 Masterclass sessions of 2 hours each
100% Live Session based program
Co-branded Certification from PwC India & upGrad
Case-based learning & real board scenarios
Learn directly from PwC Partners and Governance Experts
Learn alongside CXOs and senior leaders from top organizations
The Directorship & Board Advisory Certification is a specialized executive program designed for professionals aiming to transition into board-level roles. Delivered in collaboration with PwC Academy, this immersive program builds strategic thinking, ethical governance fluency, and boardroom confidence through live sessions, real-world simulations, and expert-led masterclasses.
This program, although INR 50,000, is provided at no additional cost to DBA students.
The program comprises of ~20 hrs of live lectures delivered through masterclasses PwC experts. The batch schedule will be informed to the learners well in advance.
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Learners gain boardroom fluency, strategic thinking, and frameworks needed for Boardroom Preparedness
Skills to effectively manage stakeholder expectations, investor relations, and strategic alignment with organizational vision and values.
Deep understanding of Indian and global corporate governance standards, legal duties, ethical conduct, and risk mitigation for board roles.
Introduction to Board of Directors & the Modern Boardroom covering roles and responsibilities, duties, obligations, disqualification, powers, legal liabilities, ethical frameworks, officer in default, D&O and other safeguards
Corporate Governance, Ethics & Regulatory Frameworks covering global and Indian governance standards, best practices, broad participation, taxonomy, transparency, integrity, and ESG foundations
Strategic finance and risk covering director responsibility statement, understanding financials and red flags, audit committees, internal controls, accounts and related obligation
Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity & M&A Governance covering role of boards in tech, AI and cyber risk, evaluating M&A strategies, regulators outlook.
This would cover regulatory requirements, enrollment with Independent Director Databank, qualification and disqualifications, code of conduct, related party Transactions & ID's
This would cover mapping and engaging with stakeholders, effective communication, decision making, key functions, strategic alignment, dynamics of board management, investor expectations, and communication strategies.
Board Simulation & Readiness Presentation: Final project
Learn from PwC India’s Leadership Team
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Program Experts
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Manisha Narang, Partner at PwC, is a seasoned Company Secretary with over 20 years of expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, board advisory, and cross-border business structuring. She specializes in guiding boards, managing risk, enabling regulatory clarity, and supporting M&A, NBFC licensing, and global market entry for leading organizations.
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Shekhar Chopra, Director at PW & Co. LLP, is a qualified Company Secretary with 15+ years of experience in corporate governance, M&A, board advisory, and regulatory compliance. He has led governance frameworks, board evaluations, risk management, and shareholder engagement across top firms including Deloitte, EY, and SRL Diagnostics.
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Learners with 10+ years of work experience This program is complimentary for the newly enrolled DBA learners
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