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Leadership Training Programs
Our research-based leadership programs help leaders at every level develop the skills, mindsets, and capabilities needed to succeed in today’s complex organizations.
Trusted Globally for Leadership Development Programs
Grounded in 50+ years of research and experience, our top-ranked leadership programs help leaders at every level build the capabilities needed to lead teams, drive performance, and navigate change.
Explore options below, and if you’re unsure which leadership course is best for you, select “Compare” to create a side-by-side view of 2 or 3 programs, or contact us and we can advise you and your organization.
C-Suite & Senior Executives
Leadership at the Peak
In person
Participants take the program together all at once, in the same geographic location.
Support C-level executives leading from the top as they tackle challenges and drive organizational success in this exclusive, intensive leadership training program.
Senior Leaders
Leading for Organizational Impact
In person
Participants take the program together all at once, in the same geographic location.
Give senior leaders of divisions or functions personalized development featuring the Looking Glass, Inc.® experience, our exclusive world-renowned business simulation.
Mid-Level Leaders
Leadership Development Program (LDP)®
In person
Participants take the program together all at once, in the same geographic location.
Live online
Participants take the program together all at once, interacting with the instructor & each other, virtually, in real time.
Grow the mindsets and skillsets needed for leading effectively from the middle in our flagship program, the longest-running leadership training in the world.
First-Level Leaders
Maximizing Your Leadership Potential
In person
Participants take the program together all at once, in the same geographic location.
Live online
Participants take the program together all at once, interacting with the instructor & each other, virtually, in real time.
Equip frontline and first-level managers to lead more effectively by understanding the various roles of leadership and how to work with others to get results.
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What Sets Our Leadership Courses Apart?
Development Programs for Every Leader Level
All of our leadership development programs are grounded in research and specifically tailored to the challenges faced and skills needed to succeed at each level of the organization — whether a leader is just starting out, managing from the middle, or running an entire organization:
- Our executive leadership programs serve senior executives who are leading functions, divisions, regions, business units, or the entire organization.
- Our mid-level leader programs develop experienced leaders of teams who report to senior leadership.
- Our new & frontline manager courses serve first-level leaders who are supervising or managing one or more direct reports.
- Our fundamentals of leadership program teaches the basics of leadership, including spanning boundaries and influencing others.
For all of our leadership courses, scale-up and special partner pricing options are available for organizations wishing to develop multiple leaders at once or run a full program on-site. Contact us to inquire.
Transformational Leadership Training Programs
Why are ours among the top leadership development programs in the world? All feature:
- Personalization, with high faculty-to-participant ratios to ensure individualized support
- A holistic approach, emphasizing authenticity, self-awareness, and wellbeing
- Feedback-rich insights, with executive coaching and data from leadership assessments to clarify strengths and growth opportunities
- Evidence-based content, rigorously researched and informed by decades of experience
- Experiential, engaging activities with opportunities to practice new behaviors
- Psychological safety intentionally structured for candor and experimentation
- Goal-setting, with ample time to integrate lessons learned into real-world application
- Peer interaction, building mutual support through networks of leaders facing shared challenges
- Skillset & mindset development for the capabilities and perspectives leaders need to succeed
- Ongoing alumni support and continuing education credits and badges available
Why Choose Our Leadership Programs?
For nearly 6 decades, CCL has shaped the field through pioneering research and leadership development programs that deliver measurable impact.
As a top-ranked provider of leadership development, we’ve partnered with clients — including over 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — to offer our trusted leadership training across levels, industries, and regions. We offer:
- Evidence-based leadership programs, based on over 50 years of research and experience, which have earned many awards and accolades
- Personalized, whole-person development centered on your leaders’ individual strengths, skills, and real-world challenges
- Collaboration with best-in-class faculty, research, and leadership program designers
- Customized white-glove services tailored to individual and organization’s needs
- Access to scalable learning experiences that foster new ways of thinking, expand leader capacity, and drive sustainable growth across your organization
- Partnership with a mission-driven organization working to advance the practice of leadership worldwide
Our approach goes beyond skill-building — we help leaders instill new, deeper ways of thinking. With CCL as your partner for leadership training, you gain evidence-based, purpose-driven development that delivers meaningful, measurable, lasting impact.
Licensable Leadership Skill Programs for All Leader Levels
Leaders can take these programs individually, or bring them into your organization: Explore licensing our leadership training course content.
Individual Contributors & Leaders
Better Conversations Every Day™
Live online
Participants take the program together all at once, interacting with the instructor & each other, virtually, in real time.
Licensable
Organizations may secure rights to access and deliver the program materials to their own participants within their own context.
Scale coaching skills across your entire organization and build a foundational feedback culture with our coaching conversations leadership training program.
Individual Contributors & Leaders
Lead 4 Success®
Live online
Participants take the program together all at once, interacting with the instructor & each other, virtually, in real time.
Licensable
Organizations may secure rights to access and deliver the program materials to their own participants within their own context.
Foster fundamental leadership skills essential for success in every role and career with this leadership training program focused on the foundations of leadership.
First-Level Leaders
Frontline Leader Impact
Asynchronous online
Participants consume the program materials virtually, at their own pace.
Licensable
Organizations may secure rights to access and deliver the program materials to their own participants within their own context.
Scale development for large populations of frontline and first-level managers with this self-paced, interactive, online leadership training program that builds important soft skills.
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Specialty Leadership Courses
Nonprofit Executives & Leaders
Amplify: Heighten Your Impact™
Asynchronous online
Participants consume the program materials virtually, at their own pace.
Invest in professional development for nonprofit leaders that sustains leadership growth over time with our self-paced online course that builds leadership capacity and an evaluation mindset for social sector leaders.
L&D / HR / Talent Leaders
Assessment Certification Course
Asynchronous online
Participants consume the program materials virtually, at their own pace.
Harness the power of 360° feedback with this certification course, a prerequisite to administer, interpret, and facilitate our portfolio of industry-leading leadership assessments.
First-Time Managers & New Leaders
CCL Boost™ for New Leaders
Asynchronous online
Participants consume the program materials virtually, at their own pace.
Support new managers with a self-paced, online training to help them develop the leadership skills and confidence needed to succeed in their new roles.
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Regional Leadership Programs
Mid- to Senior-Level Middle East Leaders
Crisis Management Leader
In person
Participants take the program together all at once, in the same geographic location.
This high-impact program gives Middle East leaders the practical skills, shared language, and regional peer relationships to lead more effectively in real-time crisis conditions.
Senior Leaders Based in the Middle East
Strategic Leader Program
In person
Participants take the program together all at once, in the same geographic location.
Develop your senior leaders into more strategic leaders in this special, London-based leadership training program.
Mid- to Senior-Level Asian Leaders
Global Asian Leader
In person
Participants take the program together all at once, in the same geographic location.
Live online
Participants take the program together all at once, interacting with the instructor & each other, virtually, in real time.
This custom, APAC-based program helps Asian leaders develop skills needed for leading globally so they can break the bamboo ceiling.
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The Impact of Our Open Leadership Programs
What participants say about our core leadership development programs:
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What Our Clients Are Saying
As a top-ranked provider of leadership development, we’ve shaped the industry for more than 50 years and are trusted globally to design and deliver leadership programs that enable individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. Clients around the world — including 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — have partnered with us for leadership training, driving remarkable transformations at their organisations.
But don’t just take our word for it — take theirs.
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Develop leaders across your entire organization with leadership training programs for every level.
Learn More About Us
Discover more about what makes our approach to leadership development programs unique.
Access flexible leadership training courses and full leadership development programs online, designed for leaders who need immediate, real-world application.
Partner with us to co-create the best leadership development programs for your organization’s unique goals and challenges. We can design a learning journey for your leaders using our flexible and proven leadership training topics.
Let’s Discuss Leadership Programs
Speak with an advisor about how our leadership training programs and courses can build stronger leaders and deliver measurable results for your organization.
Related to Our Leadership Programs
Discover our industry-leading 360 leadership assessment tools, including the Benchmarks® 360 Suite and Skillscope® leadership assessment.
Drive business outcomes by partnering with us to create a customized leadership development program tailored to your organization’s context and culture.
Leadership Programs: Research & Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leadership Programs
What are the types of leadership training?
There are many different types of leadership training courses available, and the ones your organization chooses for its leaders depend on the challenges and needs of your organization, as well as the level of the individual leader. Some training programs focus on immersive, hands-on simulations and developmental experiences, while others are online-only courses that enable leaders to develop their skills from anywhere.
What are the recommended programs for different leadership levels?
Since the challenges faced and skills needed to succeed are different at every level of the organization, leadership courses and programs should be tailored to what a leader is facing currently — while also preparing them for what’s next:
- For senior-level executives, we recommend the in-person Leading for Organizational Impact program.
- If you’re looking for a training program for mid-level leaders, our Leadership Development Program (LDP)® is world-renowned and tailored to the specific challenges faced by those leading from the middle.
- For frontline managers and new leaders, we suggest the online Frontline Leader Impact course or the Maximizing Your Leadership Potential program for high potentials.
- Individual contributors without direct reports can develop the fundamental 4 leadership skills needed to succeed with our online Lead 4 Success™ course.
- Lastly, leaders at all levels can develop their communication, feedback, and conversational skills through our Better Conversations Every Day™ suite of leadership training solutions.
What is effective leadership training?
Effective leadership training is based on rigorous research, and it’s highly individualized, targeting a leader’s unique challenges and strengths in order to drive real impact and help the leader bring out their best. To be truly transformational, an effective leadership course must offer personalized attention and feedback, tangible and engaging learning experiences, and ongoing support to its participants.
What are the benefits of leadership training?
The benefits of leadership training include gaining increased self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses through individualized feedback based on assessment data, setting clear personal and professional development goals with the help of a trained executive coach, learning from peers facing similar challenges, and joining a community of alumni who can offer ongoing support.
How do you choose the best leadership training program provider?
The best leadership training providers are those who have decades of extensive research and experience in the field, and have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of leaders at all levels. At CCL, we’re proud to have over a million leadership program alumni around the globe, and have won many awards and accolades, proving that we’re among the world’s top providers of leadership courses and programs.
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