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Executive Board Education

Develop the skills, network, and practical experience needed to succeed as a professional board member.

Course details

Kgs. Lyngby

7 September 2026

Duration: 18 days

DKK 87,500.00 - 100,000.00

Prices are excluding VAT.

English

This course gives 
100 Learn & Earn Points.

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Develop your board leadership and accelerate your board career 

The Executive Board Education combines research-based knowledge with practical board training and direct exposure to one of Europe's strongest technology and innovation ecosystems. The education is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their board leadership capabilities and prepare for current or future board positions in start-ups, scale-ups, and small to medium-sized enterprises. 

The education is highly practice-oriented. Through board simulations, real-life cases, coaching, and direct interaction with experienced board members, investors, entrepreneurs, and executives, you gain hands-on experience of professional board work. 

You will develop a strong understanding of board governance, boardroom dynamics, strategic leadership, and value creation while expanding your professional network within the board ecosystem. 

What you will work with during the education: 

  • Personal board leadership 
    Strengthen your leadership profile through personal development, coaching, and feedback sessions.  
  • Real-life cases 
    Apply your competencies to cases from start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs, and future technology ventures.  
  • Board position matching 
    Participate in an interview process with a start-up company for a potential board position.  
  • Executive network 
    Engage with DTU’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including founders, investors, business angels, board members, and senior executives.  
  • Executive sessions 
    Learn from experienced board professionals and business leaders through interactive sessions and discussions.  
  • Executive feedback 
    Receive sparring, coaching, and professional feedback from experienced board members and executive advisors. 

Instructors  

The programme is built on DTU’s strong innovation ecosystem, including DTU Skylab, Sky Factory, PSV, DTU Science Park, DTU Xtech+, as well as DTU professors, student and alumni mentors, industry fellows, and corporate partners. 

DTU is Europe's elite in technical innovation and research. With access to ground-breaking knowledge, practical case work, and an exclusive network, DTU is where future board leaders are shaped. 

The programme features guest speakers and lecturers from Danish industry, including experienced board members, investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. 

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This course gives 
100 Learn & Earn Points.

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Course details

Kgs. Lyngby

7 September 2026

Duration: 18 days

DKK 87,500.00 - 100,000.00

Prices are excluding VAT.

English

This course is for you if... 

... you want to start or advance a professional board career and contribute actively to boards in start-ups, scale-ups, and growth-oriented SMEs. 

The education is particularly relevant for: 

  • Current board members who want to strengthen their board competencies  
  • Aspiring board members preparing for their first board position  
  • CEOs and senior executives with board ambitions  
  • Founders and entrepreneurs seeking stronger governance competencies  
  • Investors and business angels working closely with growth companies  
  • Business developers and innovation managers 
  • Subject-matter experts looking to contribute their expertise at board level  
  • Experienced professionals seeking to build a board portfolio 

Your Benefits 

After completing the educatin, you will be able to contribute more effectively and confidently in professional board settings. 

You will learn how to: 

  • Understand the responsibilities, expectations, and dynamics of professional board work  
  • Navigate governance, growth, innovation, and leadership challenges  
  • Contribute more effectively to strategic decision-making and value creation  
  • Apply research-based board tools and frameworks in practice  
  • Strengthen your personal board leadership profile  
  • Navigate boardroom dynamics and stakeholder relationships with confidence  
  • Expand your network among founders, investors, executives, and experienced board members  
  • Increase your opportunities for securing future board positions  

You will also gain practical experience through live cases, board simulations, and collaboration with companies from DTU's innovation ecosystem. This enables you to contribute effectively from day one in future board roles. 

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