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Don’t underestimate the value of open-enrollment leadership training programs. Here are 3 reasons why they’re a strong, convenient, and high-value part of the talent development mix.
Leadership Training Programs
Our world-renowned leadership training programs prepare leaders with the skillsets and mindsets needed to succeed.
Core Leadership Training Programs
Grounded in ongoing research and 50+ years of experience, our leadership training courses for leaders at every level are ranked among the world’s best. They’re available in in-person and virtual program formats, with many dates and locations.
Explore our core programs below. If you’re not sure which program is right for you, select “Compare” to create a side-by-side comparison of 2 or 3 programs. Or contact us for assistance in finding the right choice for you and your organization.
C-Suite 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.
First-Level Leaders
Frontline Leader Impact
Asynchronous online
Participants consume the program materials at their own pace, interacting with the moderator & each other, virtually, on their own schedules.
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.
Individuals
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.
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Explore Our Leadership Programs by Leader Level
All of our leadership programs and courses are 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:
- Senior Leaders: Leading functions, divisions, regions, or the entire organization? View our executive leadership programs.
- Mid-Level Leaders: Leading a team and reporting up to senior leaders? See our mid-level manager programs.
- First-Level Leaders: Leading others and managing one or more direct reports? Browse our new & frontline manager courses.
- Individual Contributors: Leading oneself, spanning boundaries, and influencing in any capacity? Discover our fundamentals of leadership program.
For all of our leadership programs, scale-up and volume pricing options may be available for organizations wishing to develop multiple leaders at once or run a full program on-site. Contact us to inquire.
Specialized Leadership Courses
Build a common leadership language and foundational culture of feedback at your organization with our leadership training program that builds conversation and communication skills.
Harness the power of 360-degree feedback with this certification course, a prerequisite to administer, interpret, and facilitate our portfolio of industry-leading 360 leadership assessments.
This APAC-based leadership training program helps Asian leaders develop skills needed for leading globally so they can break the bamboo ceiling.
Develop your senior leaders into more strategic leaders in this special, London-based leadership training program.
Our research-based training for nonprofit leaders goes beyond leadership development, offering robust program evaluation training and measurement tools.
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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.
Custom Leadership Training Programs: By Request Only
Partner with us to co-create customized leadership development programs that hone the competencies needed to succeed in your organization’s unique context and culture.
Partner with us for custom, intensive leadership programs to build effective leadership in the face of complexity and uncertainty.
Support your team with our online resilience-building course. This engaging leadership program will enable your leaders to burn bright, instead of burning out.
Our leadership training program especially for women leaders can be customized for your organization’s context and culture.
Designed by former women engineers, this leadership program supports and retains women with STEM expertise as they rise to more senior roles in the organization.
Why Do We Have the Best Leadership Programs & Courses?
What makes our leadership development programs among the best in the world? All of our award-winning leadership training features:
- Individualized: All of our programs have high faculty-to-participant ratios, ensuring personal attention.
- Feedback-Rich: Nearly all programs leverage 360 assessments to identify strengths and areas for growth.
- Research-Based: Our content is time-tested and informed by evidence and our experience in the field.
- Experiential: Engaging, interactive activities offer the chance to practice new behaviors and learn by doing.
- Psychologically Safe: An intentionally structured environment allows for candor and experimentation.
- Goal-Setting: Ample time is set aside to develop plans for integrating lessons learned into everyday life.
- Peer Learning: Frequent interactions with others build networks of mutual support through shared challenges.
- Holistic Approach: Our leadership programs emphasize authenticity, self-awareness, and whole-person wellbeing.
- Skillsets & Mindsets: Learning experiences foster skills, perspectives, and attitudes leaders need to succeed.
- Ongoing Support: Sustained support and various CEUs, credits, and social media badges are offered to alumni.
Leverage our proven content, innovative instructional design, and world-class faculty to offer high-impact, engaging live virtual leadership programs to your leaders, wherever they’re located.
Partner with us to design leadership programs tailored to your organization’s specific context and culture. Leverage personalized development tools like assessments and coaching, combined with our proven leadership development topics, to create an impactful learning journey for your leaders.
Let’s Discuss Leadership Programs
Our experts are here to help. Let’s talk about how our leadership training programs can drive business results for your organization.
Leadership Training Programs: Research & Resources
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Learn when in-person leadership training can be most effective, and 3 key benefits of leadership development when it occurs away from the everyday work setting.
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Watch this webinar as we discuss our leadership development course offerings that can empower leaders and their teams to unlock their full potential.
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Watch this webinar to learn how to improve your organization’s employee engagement and retention by leveraging our portfolio of leadership training programs, specifically designed to target the challenges faced by leaders at every level.
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How you decide between in person vs. online training? Watch this webinar to learn what to consider in selecting the right mix of training & development options for your organization, using first-level leader programs as an example.
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Want your manager or organization to invest in your future? These 5 points will help you convince your boss to invest in your development.
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.
More questions? Our experts are here to help. Let’s have a conversation!
Related to Our Leadership Programs
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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.
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