Commonwealth100- Free, Online Leadership Programme

Deadline: ongoing
Open to: young leaders + 18 years
Benefits: Open Source Leadership Badge, which can be used as a record of achievement

Description

Commonwealth100 is a free, online leadership programme from Common Purpose that equips the next generation with 21st century leadership skills. It is the first of the Legacy Programmes to be run online. It introduces the idea of Open Source Leadership, co-created by young leaders, to maximize their impact in both their professional and civic lives.

Commonwealth100 programme outcomes:
  • A new generation of young leaders to come through who have the commitment and ability to bridge divides
  • Stronger links across regions, backgrounds and generations (through our webinars and alumni offerings), which help them to work better together
  • A broader base of leadership in Commonwealth cities and countries
  • Framing a fresh, bold, principled, networked Commonwealth of the future

Eligibility

Commonwealth100 is open to young people, aged 18+, from across the Commonwealth. You may be at the beginning of your career or in Higher or Further Education.

Benefits

Using an interactive platform, you will work with a diverse group of young leaders from across the Commonwealth to explore Open Source Leadership  – a new leadership model co-created with over 1,000 young Commonwealth leaders.  All participants who complete the programme will receive the Open Source Leadership Badge, which can be used as a record of your achievement on your CV or online profiles. This is your opportunity to gain practical skills for the future.

What’s more, everyone who completes Commonwealth100 receives the Open Source Leadership Badge: an online badge you can use to set yourself apart, as a 21st Century leader.

How to Apply?

The programme runs in seven-week-long cohorts. It takes between three to six hours to complete the programme, which can be done flexibly over the cohort period. Upcoming programme dates are:

  • 6 March – 24 April 2020
  • 1 May – 19 June 2020
  • 3 July – 21 August 2020

This will continue to run in a similar pattern through 2020

This is a free, online leadership programme. The programme takes about 3-6 hours and can be completed at your own pace during the 7-week programme period.

By registering here, you are confirming your enrolment in the programme. There is no further selection process.

For more information and how to apply please visit the official link.