Applied professional learning

Prepare Your First Board Presentation

Prepare for the decision and the challenge.

Separate information for noting from approval or direction. Lead with the recommendation and material uncertainties.

100% onlineFocused practical course€149 per participantApplications open

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Illustrative scene: a senior professional rehearses a first board presentation in an empty boardroom, a concise chart on screen and a marked-up briefing.

YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you will be able to do.

Senior leaders and executives taking responsibility for an important business decision.

Separate information for noting from approval or direction.
Lead with the recommendation and material uncertainties.
Prepare alternatives, sensitivities and implementation implications.
Answer directly and record the resulting decisions.

WHAT YOU WILL CREATE

An evidence-backed board brief and challenge-response preparation.

IN PRACTICE

A situation you could face.

You have one slot on a crowded board agenda. Build a brief that makes the decision, evidence and trade-offs easy to interrogate.

YOUR TASK

Answer directly and record the resulting decisions.

Illustrative learning scenario.

CURRICULUM

Your learning path.

4 modules

Define the board decision

Separate information for noting from approval or direction.

Build the evidence-backed brief

Lead with the recommendation and material uncertainties.

Anticipate board questions

Prepare alternatives, sensitivities and implementation implications.

Rehearse the discussion

Answer directly and record the resulting decisions.

THE EXPERIENCE

Practice with a purpose.

100% onlineNo in-person attendance required.

Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included.

Understand the decision

Define the question and the evidence a useful answer needs.

Test your judgement

Apply the method to a realistic case and explain your choices.

Review the quality

Use explicit criteria to judge the result and improve the work.

ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION

Before you apply.

Are courses delivered online?

Course materials, exercises and any included coaching or live sessions are delivered online. No in-person attendance required.

Each programme specifies its pace and included support. Your invitation confirms any scheduled sessions and their timing.

Why do I need to apply?

We review your background and any goals or motivation you choose to share to assess programme fit. There is no payment when you apply.

How do intakes work?

We welcome new participants in intakes over time. Apply for access and we will email you when the next intake opens for this programme.

When can I start?

We will confirm the start date, what is included and the fee when we invite you to join. You can then decide whether to take part. Applying does not give you immediate course access.

What does the fee cover?

Self-directed cases, practical exercises and worked examples. Your invitation confirms the learning materials, delivery format and support included. The €149 shown is an estimated fee per person. We will confirm what is included, the final price and any applicable taxes before you decide to join.

Will I receive a certificate?

Your invitation will explain what you need to complete, how your work will be assessed and whether the programme includes a certificate. Any Academy certificate is separate from an accredited academic qualification.

Who is behind the Academy?

Scipio Academy draws on practical expertise from senior alumni of McKinsey, BCG and Bain. We will share details of the programme contributors and reviewers with your invitation. The firms do not sponsor or endorse these programmes.