Board Member Training Programs
Board and council members take on a great responsibility, and they must be equipped for their roles. CLEAR’s Board Member Training programs offer multiple levels of training, education, and support to help ensure board and council members understand their role and can serve effectively in the public interest.
Board Member Training — Level 1
Prospective & Newly Elected/Appointed Members
This program is designed to provide prospective and newly elected or appointed regulatory board or council members with an introduction to the expectations and requirements of regulatory board leadership.
This program covers the four main aspects of being a regulatory leader: Regulation, Governance, Roles and Responsibilities, and Ethics.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Illustrate the difference between advocacy and regulation
- Understand the legal ramifications of regulatory decisions
- Define the roles of board members and staff
- Identify roles and expectations of board members
- Identify and process conflicts of interest
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
The program is offered online as a self-paced course.
Board Member Training — Level 2
New to Board/Council Service
Designed for regulatory board/council members, CLEAR's Online Introduction to Regulatory Governance program provides accessible and affordable training that equips members for their important public service role.
Curriculum
The curriculum features five modules:
- Foundations of Occupational and Professional Regulation
- Roles and Responsibilities of a Board Member
- Administrative Rulemaking
- Professional Discipline
- Assessing Competence
CLEAR provides four methods of access for this program. Expand each section below to learn more and purchase the method that works best for you and your organization.
This is a one-day instructor-led event where all five modules of the program are presented in an interactive and engaging environment.
To attend an in-person instructor-led training event you may select an event that CLEAR offers to the public, or you may sponsor an event. The sponsoring organization pays a flat fee to cover all training materials; speakers' expenses are in addition.
The online, self-paced program allows users to log in to CLEAR's learning management system and complete the course at their own pace. Once a subscription is purchased, learners are granted one year of unlimited access to the program. Access is granted through licenses to our online platform and requires a valid email address.
Available Packages
CLEAR offers three packages for this course with member and non-member pricing. These packages include licenses for:
- Single license
- Up to 10 licenses
- Unlimited licenses
Licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
CLEAR is pleased to offer the On-Demand Introduction to Regulatory Governance program. This platform combines the effectiveness of CLEAR's Introduction to Regulatory Governance with the convenience of on-demand videos.
The series is designed to prepare board and council members to:
- Understand their role in promoting the public interest
- Operate in line with key concepts in regulatory governance
- Be effective rulemakers
- Set appropriate standards for the assessment of initial and continuing competence
- Effectively handle the various vehicles of disciplinary action
The video series is made up of the five modules from the Introduction to Regulatory Governance program. Copies of the printed materials for the program are available for purchase and include practice scenarios to help your Board or Council learn to apply the concepts presented.
Technical Requirements
The series requires an internet connection with enough bandwidth for streaming videos. It is recommended that you test the videos prior to a group session to ensure that the computer, browser, and internet connection are sufficient for streaming.
Access & Licensing
Upon receipt of payment, CLEAR will send a link to your agency's video library. Unlimited access to the videos will be available for one year. CLEAR offers four packages with member and non-member pricing, including licenses for:
- A single board or council
- 2–5 boards or councils
- 6–10 boards or councils
- Unlimited boards or councils
Licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
CLEAR periodically offers a series of five live webinars of this program. Offerings are presented through web-based PowerPoint and audio. Attendees receive unlimited access to recordings of the webinars for 30 days immediately following the live event.
With your registration fee, you may have up to 5 attendees logging in from separate computers.
Board Member Training — Level 3
Experienced Board/Council Members
This two-day, in-person workshop is for seasoned regulatory board/council members and promotes strategies for dealing with specific challenges board members face.
Program Structure
Day One
Explores the concept of public interest, considers trends in profession-based regulation while discussing trustworthiness, the importance of structure, process, and culture, avoiding governance pitfalls, and considers board members as leaders.
Day Two
Focuses on regulatory board members' accountability and evaluation roles. The program is designed to include interactive components, allowing attendees to apply the concepts to their own experiences.
Virtual Delivery
The Online Advanced Concepts in Regulatory Governance is a comprehensive one-week class offering the same great content while utilizing self-paced content and live online instructor-led sessions. Live sessions include Q&A, lectures, and small and large group discussions and activities. All instructor-led sessions are held via Zoom and can be accessed via our online learning platform.
Check out our events calendar to view both in-person and virtual offerings.
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"The CLEAR Online program has significantly enhanced our orientation process for the nearly 300 board members of the division’s thirty-four boards and commissions. The online format is conducive to busy volunteers by allowing them to engage in the training when and where it is convenient for them. Content wise, the training is comprehensive and provides a great knowledge base that enables board members to quickly and appropriately fulfill their public protection role. Thanks CLEAR!"
—James Collins, Chief Information Officer, Delaware