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Distance Learning and Certification: Certified Member of the Board of Directors (CMBD)
Distance Learning and Certification: Certified Member of the Risk Committee of the Board of Directors (CMRBD)
Distance Learning and Certification: Certified Member of the Corporate Sustainability Committee of the Board (CMCSCBD)

 

 

50% discount for the Certified Member of the Board of Directors (CMBD), Certified Member of the Risk Committee of the Board of Directors (CMRBD) and Certified Member of the Corporate Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors (CMCSCBD) Distance Learning and Online Certification programs
 
1. $498 (instead of $997) - Final cost for the following programs (all inclusive)
 
 - Certified Member of the Board of Directors (CMBD)
 
-
Certified Member of the Risk Committee of the Board of Directors (CMRBD)
 
2. $198 (instead of $397) - Final cost for the following program (all inclusive)
 
 - Certified Member of the Corporate Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors (CMCSCBD)
 
 
 
 

 
The International Association of Potential, New and Sitting Members of the Board of Directors (IAMBD) is offering at a very discounted price the following distance learning and online certification programs.
 
1. Certified Member of the Board of Directors (CMBD)  
 
The all inclusive cost is $498
 
 
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What is included in the price:

A. The official presentations we use in our instructor-led classes (2376 slides)
 
We will send you:
 
A1. Governance, Risk, Compliance and the role of the Board of Directors - 150 slides
 
A2. The Sarbanes Oxley Act and the responsibilities of the Board of Directors - 250 slides
 
A3. Understanding the European Union: What every Board must know (European Union - 500 million people, unique legal and regulatory environment) - 150 slides
 
A4. Understanding the European Sarbanes Oxley - the 8th Company Law Directive, the Market Abuse Directive and the Transparency Directive of the European Union - 350 slides
 
A5. The Basel ii Accord and the new international standards in credit, market and operational risk. After the current market crisis, the Basel ii rules become more important - 500 slides
 
A6. The Dodd Frank Act and the major changes in corporate governance and risk management - 976 slides 
 
B. Up to 3 Online Exams
 
You have to pass one exam. If you fail, you must study the official presentations and try again, but you do not need to spend money. Up to 3 exams are included in the price.
 
To learn more about the exam you may visit:
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/Questions_About_The_Certification_And_The_Exams_1.pdf
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/IAMBD_Certification_Steps_1.pdf
 
C. Personalized Certificate printed in full colour
 
Processing, printing, packing and posting to your office or home.
 
D. The Dodd Frank Act and the new Risk Management Standards (976 slides, A6 above)

The US Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is the most significant piece of legislation concerning the financial services industry in about 80 years. What does it mean for risk and compliance management professionals? It means new challenges, new jobs, new careers, new opportunities.

The bill establishes new risk management and corporate governance principles, sets up an early warning system to protect the economy from future threats, and brings more transparency and accountability. It also amends important sections of the Sarbanes Oxley Act. For example, it significantly expands whistleblower protections under the Sarbanes Oxley Act and creates additional anti-retaliation requirements. 



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STEPS - To become a Certified Member of the Board of Directors (CMBD)

Step 1. For secure payment we use PayPal.

All major cards are accepted.

 
The all inclusive cost is $498
 
 
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Step 2. We will send you the official presentations via email in less than 48 hours.

Please study the presentations before the exam. 

Step 3. When you feel ready to sit for the exam, you may send an email to

Lyn Spooner - Email: lyn@members-of-the-board-association.com or

George Lekatis - Email: lekatis@members-of-the-board-association.com

To learn more about the exam you may visit:
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/Questions_About_The_Certification_And_The_Exams_1.pdf
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/IAMBD_Certification_Steps_1.pdf
 
We will create your account, and we will send you a username and password for the online exam.
You can sit for the exam any time from your office or home. Your account never expires.
 
Step 4. If you pass, congratulations.
You will learn it immediately after the exam.

Step 5. We will send to your address a Personalized Membership Certificate printed in full color.

It will take 6 - 8 weeks.

Step 6. If you do not pass the exam: Study the presentation we have sent you.

Try to understand the details. You will have the opportunity to try again.

Step 7. You will have (at no extra cost) a second opportunity to sit for the exam.

You can use the same Username, Password and Account information we have sent you. Good Luck!

Step 8. If you do not pass again, you have to study more.

You will have (at no extra cost) a third opportunity to sit for the exam. You can use again your Username, Password and Account information we have sent you.

Step 9. If you do not pass, you will have (at no extra cost) a last opportunity to sit for the exam, but first you have to learn more. After one year, you can try again (for the 4th time).

To learn more about the exam you may visit:
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/Questions_About_The_Certification_And_The_Exams_1.pdf
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/IAMBD_Certification_Steps_1.pdf
 
For any questions please contact Lyn Spooner at: lyn@members-of-the-board-association.com

 
2. Certified Member of the Risk Committee of the Board of Directors (CMRBD)  
 
The all inclusive cost is $498
 
 
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What is included in the price:

A. The official presentations we use in our instructor-led classes (760 slides)
 
We will send you:
 
A1.  The Risk Committee of the Board of Directors: The risk and compliance management challenges around the world - 200 slides
 
A2.  The Sarbanes Oxley Implementation: What you have to know about the Auditing Standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board - 110 slides
 
A3.  Understanding the Frameworks for Risk and Compliance Management: COSO and COSO ERM - 110 slides
 
A4. Understanding the Frameworks for Risk and Compliance Management: COBIT - 200 slides
 
A5. Stress testing: The best practice and the international standard - 50 slides
 
A6. Information Security, Network Security and Computer Security Awareness - 90 slides
 
B. Up to 3 Online Exams
 
You have to pass one exam. If you fail, you must study the official presentations and try again, but you do not need to spend money. Up to 3 exams are included in the price.
 
To learn more about the exam you may visit:
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/Questions_About_The_Certification_And_The_Exams_1.pdf
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/IAMBD_Certification_Steps_1.pdf
 
C. Personalized Certificate printed in full colour
 
Processing, printing, packing and posting to your office or home.
 

 
YOU CAN START HERE
STEPS - Become a Certified Member of the Risk Committee of the Board of Directors (CMRBD)

Step 1. For secure payment we use PayPal.

All major cards are accepted.

The all inclusive cost is $498
 
 
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Step 2. We will send you the official presentations via email in less than 48 hours.

Please study the presentations before the exam. 

Step 3. When you feel ready to sit for the exam, you may send an email to

Lyn Spooner - Email: lyn@members-of-the-board-association.com

George Lekatis - Email: lekatis@members-of-the-board-association.com

To learn more about the exam you may visit:
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/Questions_About_The_Certification_And_The_Exams_1.pdf
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/IAMBD_Certification_Steps_1.pdf
 
We will create your account, and we will send you a username and password for the online exam.
You can sit for the exam any time from your office or home. Your account never expires.
 
Step 4. If you pass, congratulations.
You will learn it immediately after the exam.

Step 5. We will send to your address a Personalized Membership Certificate printed in full color.

It will take 6 - 8 weeks.

Step 6. If you do not pass the exam:

Study the presentation we have sent you.

Try to understand the details. You will have the opportunity to try again.

Step 7. You will have (at no extra cost) a second opportunity to sit for the exam.

You can use the same Username, Password and Account information we have sent you. Good Luck!

Step 8. If you do not pass again, you have to study more.

You will have (at no extra cost) a third opportunity to sit for the exam. You can use again your Username, Password and Account information we have sent you.

Step 9. If you do not pass, you will have (at no extra cost) a last opportunity to sit for the exam, but first you have to learn more. After one year, you can try again (for the 4th time).
 
To learn more about the exam you may visit:
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/Questions_About_The_Certification_And_The_Exams_1.pdf
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/IAMBD_Certification_Steps_1.pdf

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3. Certified Member of the Corporate Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors (CMCSCBD)
 
The all inclusive cost is $198
 

 

What is included in the price

A. The official presentation we use in our instructor-led classes (266 slides)
 
B. Up to 3 Online Exams
 
You have to pass one exam. If you fail, you must study the official presentations and try again, but you do not need to spend money. Up to 3 exams are included in the price.
 
To learn more about the exam you may visit:
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/Questions_About_The_Certification_And_The_Exams_1.pdf
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/IAMBD_Certification_Steps_1.pdf
 
C. Personalized Certificate printed in full color
 
Processing, printing, packing and posting to your office or home.

 
YOU CAN START HERE
STEPS - To become a Certified Member of the Board of Directors (CMCSCBD)

Step 1. For secure payment we use PayPal.
All major cards are accepted.
 
The all inclusive cost is $198
 
 
Step 2. We will send you the official presentations via email in less than 48 hours.
Please study the presentations before the exam.
 
Step 3. When you feel ready to sit for the exam, you may send an email to
Lyn Spooner - Email: lyn@members-of-the-board-association.com or
George Lekatis - Email: lekatis@members-of-the-board-association.com

To learn more about the exam you may visit:

www.members-of-the-board-association.com/Questions_About_The_Certification_And_The_Exams_1.pdf
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/IAMBD_Certification_Steps_1.pdf
 
We will create your account, and we will send you a username and password for the online exam.
You can sit for the exam any time from your office or home. Your account never expires.

Step 4. If you pass, congratulations.
You will learn it immediately after the exam.

Step 5. We will send to your address a Personalized Membership Certificate printed in full color.
It will take 6 - 8 weeks.

Step 6. If you do not pass the exam:
Study the presentation we have sent you.
Try to understand the details. You will have the opportunity to try again.

Step 7. You will have (at no extra cost) a second opportunity to sit for the exam.
You can use the same Username, Password and Account information we have sent you. Good Luck!

Step 8. If you do not pass again, you have to study more.
You will have (at no extra cost) a third opportunity to sit for the exam. You can use again your Username, Password and Account information we have sent you.

Step 9. If you do not pass, you will have (at no extra cost) a last opportunity to sit for the exam, but first you have to learn more. After one year, you can try again (for the 4th time).

To learn more about the exam you may visit:

www.members-of-the-board-association.com/Questions_About_The_Certification_And_The_Exams_1.pdf
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/IAMBD_Certification_Steps_1.pdf

For any questions please contact Lyn Spooner at: lyn@members-of-the-board-association.com
 

 
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions
 
1. How comprehensive are the slides? Are they just bullet points?
Answer: The slides are not just bullet points, you can read them, understand and learn. But, they are not a book. These are the official slides we use in our instructor led classes.
 
2. Do I need to buy books to pass the exam?
Answer: No. If you study the slides carefully, you can pass the exam. If you fail the first time, it is not a failure, it is an opportunity to study more. Print the slides and use Post-it to attach notes like "COSO" "Operational Risk" etc. to know where to find the answer of the material you do not remember.
 
3. Is it an open book exam? Why?
Answer: Yes, it is an open book exam. How to lead an organization, exercise oversight and help to to achieve objectives is not something you have to memorize, it is something you have to understand.
 
4. Do I have to sit for the exam soon after receiving the presentations?
Answer: No. You can sit for the exam from your office or home any time in the future. We will create an online account that never expires.
 
5. Do I have to spend more money in the future to remain certified? Does the certification lose its value after some time?
Answer: No. Your certificate never expires. It will be valid without the need to spend money or to sit for another exam in the future.
 
6. Ok, the certificate never expires, but things change...
Answer: If a university degree never expires, why should our certificate expire? Yes, things change, and exactly this is the reason you need to become a member of the Association. Membership is free. You will receive a monthly newsletter with updates, alerts and opportunities to remain current. There is no cost for that.
 
7. How many hours do I need to study in order to pass the exam?
Answer: It depends on your knowledge and experience. You must study the presentations carefully. You must go through the slides another time, and ensure you have learned the details. It will take 30 - 50 hours.
 
8. I want to learn more about the online exam.
Answer: You will be given 90 minutes to complete a 35 question multiple-choice exam. You must score 70% or higher.

9. Why should I be certified?
Answer: After the failures of so many organizations during the current market crisis, and the risk that shareholders may sue senior management and the board of directors for gross negligence, there is a need for a much better understanding in risk and compliance management.

Organizations need assurance that the board has the knowledge and skills to mitigate risks and to accept more responsibility. Supervisors and auditors ask for independent evidence that the board is capable to exerce oversight.

It is important to be certified and to belong to professional associations. You prove that you are somebody who cares, learns, and belongs to a global community of professionals.

10. Why should I choose your certification program?
Answer: It is always wise to investigate first. You may search for other programs.
If you choose our distance learning and online certification program:

1. You receive the training material (the official presentations of the instructor-led class).
2. You can pass the exam. There are 3 exams that are included in the price, so you do not have to pay again if you fail.
3. You do not need to spend money or to sit for another exam again in the future to remain certified.
Your certificate never expires.
4. You become member to the Association and receive monthly updates, news and alerts.
5. You become known to 15+ of the best headhunters of the world, as they add all certified professionals in their database.
 
11. I have more questions.
Answer: To learn more about the exam you may visit:

www.members-of-the-board-association.com/Questions_About_The_Certification_And_The_Exams_1.pdf
 
www.members-of-the-board-association.com/IAMBD_Certification_Steps_1.pdf
 
12. I have questions and I did not find the answers.
Answer: You may send an email to Lyn Spooner or George Lekatis.
 
They will email you the answers, so you will have a clear written answer to your questions

Lyn Spooner - Email: lyn@members-of-the-board-association.com
 
George Lekatis - Email: lekatis@members-of-the-board-association.com

 

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