About
Develop a leadership mind-set and gain a management skill-set with this 16-week blended-learning program. This program is offered in collaboration with Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) to help you as a new manager make a successful transition to your managerial ranks, while honing your leadership potential.
Virtual leadership development is not synonymous with on-your-own, self-paced training. The program is structured to accommodate busy schedules and combines self-study activities that can be done in your own time, at your own pace. Collaborative activities such as live sessions allow you to participate in facilitated discussions with a moderator and your peers.
The self-study learning activities include: Harvard ManageMentor© access for the duration of the program, plus 90 days after the program; Harvard Business Review articles; videos; and simulations. The program also includes 8 virtual sessions of 90 minutes each, facilitated by an HBP moderator, providing you with instruction and engaging you in discussions. The moderator also stays connected through the online discussion forum.
The Learn – Apply – Reflect approach uses predefined on-the-job activities to align the content for immediate application of learning, and each module includes activities requiring you to take action on what you are learning.
Course format
This blended learning program is a flexible training method that allows you to learn using engaging and relevant content, developed for global audiences.
- This 5 module program requires approximately 32 hours of study, to be completed within 16 weeks.
- This program allows you to learn today and apply tomorrow. Activities are designed to help new managers with their daily work, not add to it. You are expected to invest approximately 2 hours per week.
What you will learn
Upon completion of this course you and your cohort will be able to:
- Be equipped with the tools, techniques and the right mind-set to lead others.
- Develop effective management and leadership behaviors.

Who should attend
This course is recommended for:
- New managers
- Those about to/ interested in transitioning to a managerial position
Certificate awarded
Upon successful completion of the Program, you will be awarded an IATA – Harvard Business Publishing certificate
Additional information
To ensure maximum engagement of participants, the program is limited to groups of 25 - 60 participants.