Boards & GovernanceUnited Arab Emirates
International Women Board of Directors × SP Jain, Global Board Readiness Certificate Program
Provided by On Board Women
Ask about the January 2027 board-readiness certificate from IWBD and SP Jain Global, taught in Dubai and hybrid formats.
Key details
- Useful when
- Building new skills, Preparing for a board role
- Best for
- For leaders seeking boardroom education and preparation.
- Eligibility and access
- Specific admission criteria and application deadline are not stated; the provider lists a maximum batch size of 30 and asks prospective participants to enquire.
- About this resource
- The International Women Board of Directors initiative and SP Jain Global offer a 30-hour executive-education programme on governance, boardroom decisions, risk and board-career preparation. The official provider page lists a January 2027 start, hybrid and Dubai-campus formats, and an enquiry route for details. It mentions headhunter connections but does not guarantee a board role.
- Accessible from
- United Arab Emirates
- Delivery
- Hybrid, In person
- Access model
- Access varies by provider
- Cost
- Official SP Jain page lists USD 6,900 plus 5% VAT; confirm current fees and admission terms.
- Availability
- Cohort-based
- Next deadline or intake
- January 2027 start; application deadline not stated.
- Languages
- English
Women-focused
IWBD’s stated mission is to increase women’s representation in boardrooms; the programme page does not publish women-only admission criteria.