Information and Booking

Training provider: Corndel and Imperial College Executive Education
Cost: Course fees are fully funded by Imperial’s apprenticeship levy, and there is no cost to the individual or department. The standard cancellation policy will apply.
Duration: 12 Months plus a 2-month End Point Assessment (EPA) period.
Dates: 29 April 2025

Find out more: You must attend an information session to enrol in this course.
Information sessions will take place virtually on:
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 10.00 – 11.00
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 10.00 – 11.00

Contact us to register for an information session Imperial and Corndel Executive Development Programme Overview [PDF]

This prestigious programme is for experienced people managers who want to gain a formal qualification to support their leadership journey. Delivered by Imperial College Executive Education and Corndel, a leading provider of work-based development, it combines academic excellence with exceptional vocational training. Learners will join a cohort of Imperial managers, and over twelve months, they will develop the strategic and commercial skills needed to succeed and progress as leaders. Due to funding changes, we expect the April 2025 cohort to be the last opportunity to undertake this programme.  

Key themes include:

  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Inspirational Leadership
  • Strategy and Change Management
  • Implementing Business Solutions
  • Driving Business Performance
  • Leadership and the External Environment

Delivery will take the form of executive skills coaching with a professional development expert, online group seminars and masterclasses delivered by Imperial academics. Learners will gain a professional qualification at level 7 (Master’s level), CMI accreditation, and Imperial College Executive Education Associate Alumni status with Imperial Business School.

Who should attend

This programme is geared at Imperial people managers in Professional, Technical and Operational roles at level 4 and above but is also open to leaders in other job families. Participants must have at least five years of people management experience and should have engaged with Imperial’s internal Management and Leadership Development provision.
Participants may have completed an accredited leadership development programme (internal or external) at levels 3 – 6, but this is not necessary. Please note: this course is not suitable for staff who have already obtained a leadership and management qualification at level 7.

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Eligibility

Applicants should:

  • Have five years’ people management experience and work at level 4 and above in a people management role.
  • Have engaged with Imperial’s internal Management and Leadership Development provision.
  • Have approval from your line manager.
  • Be able to commit to the minimum study requirement (approximately 6 hours per week).
  • Have Maths and English at Level 2 (i.e., GCSE grade A* - C / 9 – 4 or equivalent). If you do not have this, you will have an opportunity to complete it as part of the programme.
  • Have enough time remaining on your contract of employment to complete the programme.
  • Meet Skills Funding Agency rules around the Right to Work in the UK and residency.
  • Work at least 30 hours a week.