Call for applications for the Free Online Leadership Development Program. Commonwealth100 is open to young leaders who are from a Commonwealth country, or who currently live, work or study in a Commonwealth country. Commonwealth100 is a free, online leadership course from Common Purpose that equips the next generation with 21stcentury leadership skills. This is a free, online leadership course. The course takes about 3-6 hours and can be completed at your own pace during the 7-week course period.
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.
The founding partners of Commonwealth100 are The Scottish Government, Bank of Zambia, British Council and outreach partners are RMIT University, Queen Mary University of London, Westpac Bicentennial Foundation.
Commonwealth100 aims to produce a more socially conscious generation of leaders, create a network of young leaders in touch with each other, foster current and future global partnerships between young leaders, and frame a fresh, bold, principled, networked Commonwealth of the future.
Free Online Leadership Development Program Details:
Where:
•The program is hosted online.
Course Dates:
Upcoming program dates are:
•6 March – 24 April.
•1 May – 19 June.
•3 July – 21 August.
Benefits:
•This is your opportunity to gain practical skills for the future, reflect upon your own leadership style, and move forward with a new perspective on how to make the most positive impact. The program has built-in reflective exercises where you can share and learn from senior and young leaders’ thoughts and experiences.
•You will take part in interactive exercises and discussions with peers from across the Commonwealth. And you will read compelling articles, which explore the skills you need to be successful in the 21st century.
•All participants who complete the program will receive the Open-Source Leadership Badge, which can be used as a record of your achievement on your CV or online profiles.
Eligibility Criteria:
•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.
