Get On Board

Get On Board - FAQ

Please ensure you review all the information on this page before applying for the 'Get on Board' Program. The link to apply is at the bottom of the page.

The Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC) ‘Get on Board’ 2010 Education Program is designed to complement existing director education programs. The CBDC mandate includes equipping board-ready and high-potential diverse candidates with the tools to pursue board placement.

The maximum number of participants in each classroom is 35 to ensure a high-quality, individualized learning experience.

This is an exclusive and limited opportunity to learn from experts. Based on feedback from the 106 participants in the Fall 2009 Pilot, the ‘Get on Board1’ Program emphasizes:

Increasing participant knowledge of the recruiting process
Board Résumé preparation
Development of board career action plans

The Program will provide you with the tools to explore beginning and/or building your board career.

What are the Levels of the Program?

Introductory Series

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For individuals in management or professional roles with no board experience who are interested in joining a not-for-profit board.

Intermediate Series

For individuals with 10+ years management/professional experience and not-for-profit board service who are interested in exploring large not-for-profit, public sector and small/medium private company board service.

Advanced Series

Presented by

For individuals who are senior executives and professionals with 25+ years experience and large not-for-profit, public sector and/or small/medium private company board service who are now interested in exploring FP500 board service.

Please note the Advanced Series is exclusively for an individual who has served as a Director of one or more organizations in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors with an annual operating budget or annual sales in excess of $100 million.

Regular Pricing

Introductory: $850.00 plus applicable taxes

Intermediate: $1,100.00 plus applicable taxes

Advanced: $1,400.00 plus applicable taxes

Founding Member Pricing

Introductory: $550.00 plus applicable taxes

Intermediate: $800.00 plus applicable taxes

Advanced: $1,100.00 plus applicable taxes

Click here to see if you qualify for Founding Member Pricing.

What are the Requirements to Complete the Program?

Attendance at all the dates of the Series is required in order to complete the Program. It may be permissible to miss a single session, but you must contact the program administrators to make arrangements for this adjustment in advance. Please note that the session focusing on the Preparation of Your Board Résumé and Your Personal 'Get on Board' Action Plan must be attended in order to complete the Program.

For Series beginning after 1 January 2011, participants will be considered to have completed the program upon submission of their Board Résumé to the Canadian Board Diversity Council. Participants enrolled in Series beginning prior to January 2011 are encouraged to submit their Board Résumé upon completion of the course, but are not required to do so.

What do I Receive Upon Completion of the Program?

The Program will provide you with the tools to explore beginning and/or building your board careers. Upon completion of an Education Program Series, you will receive a certificate from the CBDC, as well as a letter confirming your completion of a Series. The Program will familiarize all participants with the Directors College and ICD Director Education Programs; and Advanced female participants who are interested in being mentored by corporate directors with the 'Women on Board' Program.

When and Where Does the Program Take Place?

The Program takes place in: Toronto, Mississauga, Ottawa, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver.
In 2010, the Program offers Spring and Fall Series.
The maximum number of participants in each classroom is 35 to ensure a high-quality, individualized learning experience.

What is the Process for Application?

Read the information on this page carefully. If you are seeking further information about the 'Get on Board' Education Program, please email us at Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir. , prior to submitting an application.
Click on the "Apply" link at the bottom of this page.
Enter your contact information in the relevant fields.
Select the Series you feel is most appropriate to your level of board experience (Introductory, Intermediate or Advanced), in the location of your choice (Montréal, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, or Vancouver).
Complete the remainder of the application. Click "Submit Application"; when you are finished.
We will review your application, and contact you if we have any questions.
Once your application has been reviewed, we will contact you via email to confirm your approval, and send you a link to process your payment.
Payment must be received 5 days after your application is approved.

What is the Cancellation Policy?

Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing to Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir. no later than 20 days before the start date of the Series subject to an administrative fee of $150 (plus applicable taxes).

No refunds will be provided for cancellations received less than 10 days before the start date of the course.

Non-attendance will incur the full course fee. Should the CBDC need to cancel or postpone a Series, applicants will be issued a full refund.

Please refer to the FAQ if you have further questions.