Open Training Courses

Strengthen your “Directorship” step-by-step, from the basics to practical application. Learn directly from a diverse group of lecturers such as top university professors, lawyers, and experienced outside directors. Practical training that is interactive and “gets to the heart of the matter. For the past four years, approximately 50% of the participants have been women. Ideal for directors, corporate auditors, executive officers, general managers, those in charge of governance, and others interested in governance and executive management issues.

Please note that when purchased together with an open program, the e-learning course is available at a 30% discount off the standard individual price.Combining the e-learning course with the program is expected to further enhance its effectiveness.

Basic knowledge necessary for directors and corporate auditors (executive officers).
Full day course.

The “Governance School” is a one-day training program for executive officers, directors, and auditors, led by experts in each field. It is ideal for those aspiring to become board members. Through case studies and discussions based on real examples, participants gain practical knowledge that can be applied in their work. Graduates can register with the “Director Bank,” taking a step toward becoming an outside director candidate.

Learn the legal and governance knowledge required for the boards of directors of Japanese companies in English.

Taught by the person who proposed Japan’s Corporate Governance Code, this one-day intensive program covers the key legal and corporate governance knowledge needed to responsibly serve on, report to, or analyze Japanese company boards. Short lectures are combined with interactive discussions and Q&A based on real-life board situations.

Finance School

This course provides practical training in the financial knowledge necessary to enhance corporate value, covering topics ranging from how to read financial statements to the cost of capital, capital allocation, and dialogue with investors.

A course designed to help participants understand and put into practice the roles and responsibilities of directors at a practical, hands-on level.

Based on the Company Act, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and the Corporate Governance Code covered in the Governance School, this course provides practical training on the roles and responsibilities of directors. Through concrete case studies and challenges—including strategic advice and oversight, the appointment, dismissal, and compensation of the CEO, and dealing with activist investors—participants will gain hands-on experience with topics expected of outside directors through simulated boardroom discussions.

Participants study and then role-play using case studies based on actual activist, TOB, and succession planning (failure) incidents.

This is a hands-on executive training program in which participants engage in role-playing as board members, based on case studies designed by BDTI that are inspired by real-life incidents. We invite you to join us to test your skills as a board member and deepen your understanding of the dynamics of board meetings.

A partial list of companies sending participants to open training and individual corporate training.

BDTI’s one-day Director training is highly regarded for its interactive, case-study-rich, and easy-to-understand content that truly resonates. Participants have provided feedback indicating they were able to apply the knowledge to their future rolls.