CBM - Certified Board Member Course in English

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HELSINKI + ONLINE

This practical and interactive course provides a solid foundation for effective and professional board work. It is designed for both current board members and those aspiring to join boards in the future.

The course helps participants understand how a competent and active board can support sustainable growth and professional management. Participants gain concrete tools for improving board performance, governance practices, and strategic decision-making. Experienced instructors and real-life business cases ensure valuable insights into board responsibilities and dynamics.

The course is especially valuable for entrepreneurs, executives, and advisors looking to deepen their understanding of board work. By completing the course, participants become part of a growing network of certified board professionals (HHJ).

The Certified Board Member (HHJ) Course is suitable for

• activating and developing board work

• those who are already doing board work 

• those who are considering doing board work

The Course also helps entrepreneurs and business leaders make better use of board work. 

The Tampere Chamber of Commerce, together with the regional board development organization Hallituspartnerit ry, has developed a training program called the Certified Board Member (CBM) — known in Finnish as Hyväksytty hallituksen jäsen (HHJ).

The CBM program is innovative in its approach, as it combines two key objectives while activating an often underutilized resource within companies. The first objective is to increase understanding and awareness of effective board work among business leaders. The second is to connect experienced advisors with entrepreneurs who can benefit from their expertise. Ultimately, the program aims to enhance company performance and growth by strengthening the role and impact of the board.

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Training program for board members

PROGRAM:

Second Period
11.3.2026 11.45 - 18.00  
Finland Chamber of Commerce, Alvar Aallon katu 5, Helsinki

Organization of the Board and the work of the Board

• Board organization; assembly and formation
• Organization of board work and prerequisites for effective board work
• Teamwork guidelines

Lecturers:
Change Agent, Founder & CEO Tom Weckström, Balandor Oy
Independent board professional Raija-Leena Söderholm

Teamwork Day
8.4.2026 12.00 - 17.00

Team work

The aim is to get acquainted with the ownership, management and operations of the target company and to consider the company's future strategies and the added value of board work.

The Course includes a team work afternoon that is between periods 3 and 4 of the program. It is an excellent opportunity for a portfolio company to have access to an Advisory board for one day and thereby reflect on the company’s future strategies and the added value of board work. Three target companies are selected  among course participants for the team work.

CBM Team work: The Course includes a team work afternoon that is between periods 3 and 4 of the program. It is an excellent opportunity for a portfolio company to have access to an Advisory board for one day and thereby reflect on the company’s future strategies and the added value of board work. Three target companies are selected  among course participants for the team work.

Participation fees: For participants of member companies of the Chambers of Commerce 2390 € + VAT. 25,5%, Regular price 2890 € + VAT 25,5%. We will be happy to make a package offer if your company has several participants in the Course. Please note that places are limited (24) and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Payment and cancellation policy:

The Course fee will be invoiced at the beginning of the course. Free cancellation is possible no later than 7 days before the first period of the Course. Subsequent cancellations will be charged 50 % of the participation fee. If necessary, the place can be transferred to another participant.

We monitor the carbon footprint of our events:
We are committed to reducing the climate impact of our operations. As part of this commitment, we monitor the carbon footprint of our events and strive to minimize emissions. Therefore, during registration, we will ask how you plan to travel to the event. We kindly encourage you to use public transportation whenever possible to help us keep our carbon footprint as low as possible. In line with our sustainability efforts, our event catering will primarily feature fish and plant-based dishes.