FACHE · Board of Governors Exam

Pass the BOG Exam on your first try.

All 10 ACHE knowledge domains. 200+ scenario questions. An AI tutor trained in Walter's voice. Weekly live coaching. $599 one-time, lifetime access — and an 87% first-time pass rate against a 64% national average.

Start with the free BOG practice quiz → Enroll — $599

The quiz is free, takes minutes, and shows you exactly where you stand. No credit card.

Who this is for

Built for the leader who can't afford a second attempt.

The BOG exam isn't a memory test — it's a judgment test across the full breadth of healthcare management. This program is for three kinds of candidates:

The committed candidate

Your ACHE Fellow application is in (or going in). You have one exam window in mind, a demanding day job, and zero appetite for re-studying next year. You want a structured climb with a date on it.

The almost-ready

You've collected the books, opened the flashcards twice, and stalled. What's missing isn't material — it's structure, accountability, and someone to ask when an answer explanation doesn't explain.

The early planner

You're 6–18 months from eligibility and want to compound quietly. Lifetime access means you can start the slow drip now and sprint when your window opens — for the same $599.

What you get

The 12-week climb.

One flat $599, one-time, lifetime access. Every component below is included — there is no upsell tier.

01

All 10 BOG knowledge domains, in order

A week-by-week curriculum that covers the full ACHE Board of Governors exam blueprint — no domain skipped, no domain padded.

02

200+ scenario questions

The BOG exam tests judgment in context. You'll drill on scenario-style questions with full reasoning on every option — why the right answer wins and why each distractor loses.

03

An AI tutor trained in Walter's voice

Stuck on governance at 11 PM? Ask. The tutor drills your weakest domain, explains distractors, and talks through scenarios the way Walter does on the live calls — available 24/7, included in the price.

04

Weekly live coaching — Wednesdays, 12 PM ET

Bring your hardest questions to a live session with Walter every week. Exam strategy, domain deep-dives, and the questions the books don't answer.

05

Two paths, one price

Run the 12-week sprint with a fixed exam-day target, or take the self-paced slow drip around your season. Switch any time. Same material, same $599.

06

The pass guarantee

Complete the program, sit the exam, and if you don't pass on your first attempt — full refund. We can offer that because 87% of learners do pass first try.

Every domain on the blueprint. Nothing skipped.

The program covers all 10 ACHE BOG knowledge domains:

  • Business
  • Finance
  • Governance & Organizational Structure
  • Healthcare
  • Healthcare Technology & Information Management
  • Human Resources
  • Laws & Regulations
  • Management & Leadership
  • Professional Ethics
  • Quality & Performance Improvement
Pick your pace

Sprint or slow drip. You choose.

Path one

The 12-week sprint

A week-by-week schedule that lands you at exam day ready. Roughly 4–6 hours a week: domain study, scenario drills, and the Wednesday live call. Best if your exam window is booked.

$599 one-time · lifetime access
Path two

The self-paced slow drip

The same climb, released at the pace you set. Best if you're balancing a stretch role, a family, or a wait for eligibility. Move to the sprint whenever you're ready — no fee, no reset.

$599 one-time · lifetime access
The honest comparison

What $599 buys here — and what it buys elsewhere.

Every option below can work. The question is what you're actually paying for: content, or coaching plus content plus structure.

The Dutch Mentor ACHE Virtual BOG Review Course ACHE Study Bundle ACHE Chapter Courses Free Self-Study
Price $599
one-time, lifetime access		 ~$950–$1,050
per cohort seat		 $295–$395
books & materials		 $75–$499
varies by chapter		 $0
Quizlet decks, forums
Format 12-week sprint or self-paced — your choice, switch any time Fixed cohort dates; largely passive lecture review Self-directed reading; no schedule, no structure Volunteer-led classroom sessions, typically offered about twice a year Whatever you assemble yourself
Live coaching Weekly, every Wednesday 12 PM ET, with Walter (FACHE) Instructor-led sessions during the cohort window only None Session time only; pace set by the cohort None
AI tutor 24/7, trained in Walter's voice across all 10 domains None None None None
Scenario practice 200+ scenario questions with full reasoning per option Practice items within course materials End-of-chapter questions in the texts Varies by instructor Unverified user-made decks; accuracy unknown
Guarantee of structure Week-by-week plan plus pass guarantee: don't pass first try, full refund Cohort schedule only; no pass guarantee None — discipline is on you None; availability gated to chapter calendar None

Third-party prices are approximate published ranges and vary by ACHE membership status, chapter, and season — verify current pricing at ache.org and your local chapter. Comparison reflects publicly described program formats as of mid-2026.

From the people who did the climb

Mentored by Walter. In their words.

I wholeheartedly recommend Walter to any professional seeking to elevate their career and leadership capabilities. Working with Walter has been one of the best decisions of my professional life.
Ian Selsky, MHA, ACHEExecutive Consultant, Kaiser Permanente
Walter's leadership course was great. His passion for healthcare and educating the next generation of leaders was evident throughout. His focus on actionable lessons along with 1-on-1 mentorship was very valuable.
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Questions

Everything candidates ask before enrolling.

Who qualifies to sit the Board of Governors exam and earn FACHE?
ACHE sets the eligibility criteria for Fellow status: an advanced degree, healthcare management experience, active ACHE membership, professional references, and continuing-education requirements. Check ache.org for the current Fellow application criteria. If you're still working toward eligibility, the course material and scenario practice are exactly what you'll use when your window opens — and access is lifetime, so nothing expires while you wait.
How long should I plan to study?
Most learners follow the 12-week sprint at roughly 4–6 hours per week. If your season doesn't allow that, the self-paced slow drip covers the same material on your own calendar — same price, same lifetime access. You can switch between paths at any time.
What's the difference between the 12-week sprint and the self-paced path?
The content is identical — all 10 BOG knowledge domains, 200+ scenario questions, the AI tutor, and the weekly live coaching calls. The sprint gives you a week-by-week schedule with a fixed exam-day target; the slow drip releases the same climb at the pace you set. Both are $599 one-time with lifetime access.
What if I don't pass on my first try?
You get a full refund. The course is $599 one-time, and if you complete the program and don't pass the BOG exam on your first attempt, we send your money back. That guarantee exists because 87% of our learners do pass first try — against a 64% national average.
When are the live coaching sessions?
Live group coaching runs every Wednesday at 12 PM Eastern. Bring your hardest practice questions, your domain weak spots, or your exam-day strategy. Can't make a Wednesday? Sessions are part of the program for as long as you're preparing — lifetime access means you can join the calls across multiple exam windows.
How does the AI tutor work?
The AI tutor is trained in Walter's voice and on the program's approach to all 10 BOG knowledge domains. Ask it to explain why a distractor is wrong, drill you on your weakest domain, or talk through a governance scenario at 11 PM the night before a study session. It's available 24/7 and included in the $599 — no add-on fees.
Is $599 really everything? Are there upsells?
$599 one-time is the whole program: all 10 domains, 200+ scenario questions, the AI tutor, weekly live coaching, and lifetime access to every future update. There is no subscription and no upsell tier.
What's the refund policy?
Two layers. First, the pass guarantee: complete the program, sit the BOG exam, and if you don't pass on your first attempt you receive a full refund. Second, if you enroll and realize early on that the format isn't for you, write to us and we'll make it right — Walter is direct about fit before he's interested in your money.

One exam window. Make it the only one you need.

87% of learners pass the BOG exam on their first attempt. The national average is 64%. The difference is structure, scenarios, and a mentor who has sat where you're about to sit.

Enroll — $599 Start with the free BOG practice quiz

$599 one-time. Lifetime access. Don't pass first try? Full refund.