McKinsey Forward Learning Program for Young African 2024

Published: 31 Oct 2023 1,061 views

Forward, offered by McKinsey, is a free, five-month online learning journey that equips young talent with must-have practical skills to help them succeed in the future of work. It focuses on critical leadership, business, and digital skills that are relevant and transferable across industries and roles. Forward is available across Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.

Forward is delivered in an interactive, virtual format. It begins with exploring foundational skills, then applying them to case studies based on real-world scenarios. You will ultimately be able to develop new behaviors through ongoing reflection and peer learning. At the end of the program, receive a McKinsey Forward digital badge and join an exclusive global network of young, life-long learners.

McKinsey Forward Learning Program

Application Deadline	November 28, 2023
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	McKinsey & Company Young Leadership Program (YLP)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of McKinsey Forward Learning Program

Gain the skills and tools to:

• Turn complex business challenges into opportunities using structured and creative thinking
• Communicate with impact to move your audience to action
• Apply agile ways of working and spot opportunities to use data and technology
• Be adaptable, and build resilience and emotional awareness to work successfully–both independently and in teams, especially in times of change

Requirements for McKinsey Forward Learning Program

To access Forward, you must meet the following criteria:

• Currently reside on the African continent (all countries)
• Currently employed, self-employed, or in between jobs
• have less than 5 years of total work experience
  or
  Have more than 5 years of work experience but have not been responsible at any point for directly managing any colleagues
• Have completed at least a secondary education / high school degree
• Have a good command of the English language, as the program will be conducted in English

Application Deadline

November 28, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to McKinsey & Company Young Leadership Program (YLP) on www.surveys.online to apply