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Certified Advanced Leadership & Governance Skills for Boards and Senior Executives

4.9 Star rating

Course dates & Locations:

  • 29 March - 2 April 2026 (18:00 - 21:00 PM KSA time)

Language:

Arabic

Fees

$ 155 USD

  • Study Method: Online
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Certifications: CPD Certified
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Global Consulting Expertise Spanning Over 30 Years

An International Center of Excellence Based in London, UK

Accredited Member of CPD

Client Rating: 4.9/5

Strategic Partner to Leading Global Consulting Firms

What you'll learn

  • Apply advanced leadership principles in board and senior executive contexts.

  • Distinguish between strategic leadership, executive management, and governance roles.

  • Lead boards and executive teams effectively in complex and uncertain environments.

  • Make high-quality strategic decisions under pressure and during crises.

  • Apply corporate governance principles to enhance board effectiveness and accountability.

  • Lead organizational change and institutional transformation initiatives.

  • Integrate leadership, governance, and decision-making in board-level practice.

  • Anticipate future leadership challenges and position organizations for long-term excellence.

Course Overview

The Certified Advanced Leadership & Governance Skills for Boards and Senior Executives program is an intensive executive-level course designed to strengthen strategic leadership, governance capability, decision-making, and future-focused leadership at board and senior executive levels. The course equips board members and senior executives with the advanced leadership skills required to guide organizations through complexity, uncertainty, change, and institutional transformation. It emphasizes governance leadership, strategic decision-making, crisis management, change leadership, and future-ready organizational excellence. The program is practical, discussion-based, and grounded in real boardroom and executive-level scenarios rather than theoretical leadership models.

Course Topics

Day 1: Advanced Strategic Leadership for Boards

  • Strategic leadership of boards
  • Modern business environment and leadership challenges
  • Strategic leadership concepts and tools
  • Vision, mission, and leadership impact
  • Governance leadership and transformational leadership
  • Leadership styles and board effectiveness
  • Skills of an effective strategic leader

Day 2: Corporate Governance and Board Effectiveness

  • Corporate governance and leadership
  • OECD and IFC governance principles
  • Governance structures and board roles
  • Board–management relationship
  • Information flow and decision quality
  • Compliance, transparency, and disclosure
  • Risk governance and internal control
  • Board effectiveness simulation

Day 3: Strategic Decision-Making and Crisis Leadership

  • Strategic decision-making concepts
  • Decision-making under uncertainty
  • Decision analysis methodologies and tools
  • Crisis leadership and senior leadership roles
  • Strategic pressures during crises
  • Foresight thinking
  • Crisis response planning and simulation

Day 4: Leading Change and Institutional Transformation

  • Change leadership versus traditional leadership
  • Change management models (Kotter, ADKAR)
  • Culture of change and leadership influence
  • Motivation and alignment during change
  • Tools to support change
  • Developing and implementing change roadmaps
  • Integrating leadership and change

Day 5: Future Leadership and Organizational Excellence

  • Future leadership capabilities
  • Global trends in executive and board leadership
  • Emotional intelligence and mindful leadership
  • Digital leadership and technological transformation
  • Sustainable innovation and organizational excellence
  • Measuring institutional excellence
  • Designing future-focused leadership strategies

Who should attend

  • Board members and board committee members

  • Chairs and vice-chairs of boards

  • Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)

  • Senior executives and executive directors

  • Deputy CEOs and general managers

  • Government and semi-government board members

  • Senior leaders preparing for board or executive roles

Course Certification & Accreditation

  • Course completion certificate issued by CERTEGLOBAL.

  • CPD accredited certificate.

This course includes

  • Live interactive online training at a scheduled time, delivered by an expert trainer.
  • Comprehensive training materials available in PDF format for easy review and reference.
  • Access to recorded sessions for six months after course completion, allowing flexible content review.
  • A collection of specialized articles offering in-depth insights into key course topics.
  • Practical assignments and exercises to reinforce learning and apply key concepts effectively.
  • Ongoing support from the instructor and customer service team throughout the course for a seamless learning experience.
  • A prestigious training certificate issued by the course provider and internationally recognized accreditation bodies.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating

"This course is one of the best, most comprehensive, and knowledgeable courses that I have ever taken. I learned a lot, that greatly assisted me in correcting concepts from previous courses I had taken with other training providers that were not as clear as what I learned during this course. Thanks to CERTEGLOBAL and to the trainer Dr. Nasreddin Dhafr"
Nouf S Alanbar
Nouf S AlanbarOperational Excellence Advisor, Saudi Aramco
"I had the privilege of attending multiple courses led by Dr. Nasreddin Dhafr, and I found each one to be incredibly valuable and enriching. They provided me with cutting-edge information and best practices, which were highly applicable to my work. I have no doubt that these courses will have a positive impact on my professional development."
Ali Yagob
Ali YagobProject Manager, Saudi Aramco
"The Certified Strategic Management Professional course is incredibly comprehensive, and its importance cannot be overstated. It helped me to create a roadmap for achieving strategic goals, and to prioritize initiatives that would benefit my work the most. As a result, I was able to make successful and impactful contributions to my work's success."
Sumayeh Aldossary
Sumayeh AldossaryDirector of the Social Responsibility Department, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Saudi Arabia
"Without a doubt, this was one of the best training courses I have ever taken. The course was jam-packed with valuable information, terminology, and insights that helped me to enhance my knowledge of strategy and business management. I left the course feeling empowered and equipped with practical planning skills that I could apply immediately in my work."
Ahmad Zainalabdeen
Ahmad Zainalabdeen Construction Manager, Arab Contactors Co., Egypt
"This training course is an excellent foundation for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of performance indicators and how to formulate and measure them. The content was both unique and insightful, providing me with valuable knowledge and skills that I will carry with me throughout my career as a researcher."
Hadeel Akram
Hadeel AkramQuality and Development Manager, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
"This course was incredibly helpful in enhancing my abilities and skills, and I feel much more confident in accomplishing my tasks and objectives within my organization. I am eager to take more training courses through CERTEGLOBAL Institute in order to continue improving my skills and achieving even greater success in the future."
Adel Alsawat
Adel AlsawatHead of HR Department, Armed Forces Health Hospital, Saudi Arabia
"I had the pleasure of taking a fantastic course with CERTEGLOBAL. Throughout the course, the trainer skilfully combined theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, providing a well-rounded educational experience that left a lasting impression. His ability to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms was truly remarkable."
Dr. Humaid Alhinai
Dr. Humaid AlhinaiLeadership and HR Development Specialist, Sultanate Oman
"I found this course to be highly valuable due to its focused scientific content, diverse range of activities, and opportunities to exchange experiences with fellow trainees. The course's distinguished final evaluation and global accreditation also added to its professional value, making it an exceptional learning experience overall."
Dr. Rabab Alghamdi
Dr. Rabab AlghamdiPedagogical Supervisor, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia
"I can't overstate the impact that this course had on my understanding of performance indicators. The knowledge and skills I gained have already proven to be incredibly valuable in my work, and I am excited to continue learning more. This course is a must for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of this crucial aspect of organizational performance."
Ibraheem Alismail
Ibraheem AlismailMarketing Manager, Military Industries Corporation, Saudi Arabia
"I was highly impressed with the quality of this training course. The training material was not only informative but also highly engaging and the trainer's professionalism and expertise made for a truly exceptional learning experience. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in this field."
Waleed Ghazzawi
Waleed GhazzawiManager, Private Sector

Instructor

Dr. Nasreddin Dhafr
Consultant and Expert in Strategic Planning , KPIs, and Organizational Excellence.
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  • 5/5 stars Instructor Rating
  • 3000 Reviews
  • More than 5000 Students
  • More than 500 Courses

Dr. Nasreddin Dhafr is a consultant, training instructor, coach and speaker with multiple decades of progressive experience in strategy development and execution, performance management, and organisational excellence. He led various consulting and development projects in government, public and private sectors across UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Functional experience: organizational excellence, strategic planning and execution, performance management and KPIs, benchmarking, and strategic leadership development.

Industry experience: Consultant, trainer at CERTEGLOBAL and various other organizations. Chairman of CERTEGLOBAL, University Lecturer, Director of Oil & Gas Engineering Service Company, Director of Travel Service Company, Former operations manager in leading oil and gas company.

Countries: UK, KSA, UAE, Oman, Libya, Nigeria.

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