<h1>Independent Director preparedness enables senior defence officers to transition to corporate boards and meet evolving ESG and disclosure expectations.</h1> A two-week certification program prepares senior and recently retired defence officers for service as Independent Directors by teaching the legal and regulatory framework of board responsibilities, fiduciary duties, and practical expectations of corporate boards and executive search firms. The program also addresses strengthening the Corporate Disclosure Framework, aligning domestic norms with global ESG Board Oversight standards, and advancing Trust-Based Regulation alongside Ease of Doing Business to facilitate transition into corporate board roles.