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DBA
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MBA
Data Science and Analytics
Machine Learning and AI
Management
Accounting and Finance
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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.-
TypeCertification
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Start DateSeptember 30, 2025
Introduction
Course Snapshot
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8 Masterclass
sessions of 2 hours each
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100% Live
Session-based program
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PwC India & upGrad
Co-branded Certification
- Case-based learning & real board scenarios
- Learn directly from PwC Partners and Governance Experts
- Peer learning with CXOs & senior leaders
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PwC Directorship & Board Advisory Certification
- 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 $ 1,000, 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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Develop boardroom fluency, strategic thinking, and key frameworks necessary for effective boardroom preparedness.
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Learn how to manage stakeholder expectations, enhance investor relations, and ensure strategic alignment with organizational vision and values.
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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
*topics are indicative and could be subject to minor modifications
PwC India’s Leadership Team
Whom Will You Learn From?
2 Program Experts
Manisha Narang
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Partner – Regulatory-
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.
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. Read More
Shekhar Chopra
- Director – Entity Governance and Compliance
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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
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 Read More
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