Accelerating your leadership journey,
from the classroom to the boardroom

Smart, practical learning to help you grow at every stage of your career. Delivered by experts, shaped by global trends, and enriched by the Financial Times community.

"I really enjoyed the course - the quality of teaching materials, the very learned and personable tutors and the super efficient administration were all exceptional. The FT is very much the ‘gold standard’ - incredibly rewarding and thought provoking.

I feel that I have grown."

Chair, Miromore

Executive Education for teams

Develop your people. Strengthen your business.

FT Leaders Academy helps you invest in your people at every stage, from entry-level hires to senior leaders and board members. Whether you're onboarding graduates, supporting future managers or preparing executives for more strategic roles, our expert-led programmes deliver practical, real-world learning that sticks.

With flexible formats, up-to-date insight and a global network of peers, FT Leaders Academy equips your teams with the skills and confidence to lead, collaborate and deliver impact in a fast-changing world.

Executive Education for you

Invest in yourself. Lead with confidence.

Wherever you are in your career, FT Leaders Academy gives you the tools, mindset and support to grow. Whether you're exploring your first steps into work, stepping up to lead a team, or preparing for the boardroom, our programmes are designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Learn from expert faculty, gain practical insight from the FT newsroom, and join a global network of ambitious professionals ready to make an impact.

Partner with FT Leaders Academy

Join us in shaping the next generation of global leaders. 

As a partner of FT Leaders Academy, you’ll collaborate with one of the world’s most trusted voices in business to deliver high-impact learning across industries and career stages.

Whether you’re looking to support talent development, co-create content, or connect with ambitious professionals and senior decision-makers, partnering with FT Leaders Academy offers a platform for shared growth, insight and influence.

Let’s build stronger leaders, together.

  • "I was ready to start investing in my development, and I got the opportunity through my company. And since then I have had a promotion! This programme helped me think about what I was looking for in my career and the path that I wanted to take."

    Head of Internal Communications, Springer Nature

  • "Intense and rigorous, and firmly grounded in real-world examples and case studies, the FT Leaders Academy gave me useful insights into the latest regulations and helped me hone my practical skills for the boardroom"

    Former Chief Representative Officer, Greater China of World Economic Forum

Learning for every career stage:
Find the right FT Leaders Academy programme

FT Skills

Building the foundations for a successful career

Short, flexible online courses for early-career professionals. Learn how businesses work, develop workplace confidence, and build skills that employers truly value.

FT Executive Programmes

Unlock your leadership potential

Designed for senior professionals stepping into broader leadership roles, these programmes help you lead with clarity, navigate complexity, and influence at the highest levels.

FT Board Director Programme

Get ahead in your board career

Accredited, practitioner-led training that combines technical knowledge, behavioural insight and peer learning, helping current and aspiring board members lead with impact.

FT Board Director Programme

Your boardroom advantage

The FT Board Director Programme helps you grow the knowledge, confidence and presence to contribute with impact at board level. Led by experienced board practitioners, the programme blends technical expertise with behavioural insight, so you’re prepared for the realities of modern governance.

What you’ll gain:

  • A deeper understanding of your legal duties and board responsibilities

  • Sharper judgement on strategy, risk and performance

  • Greater confidence navigating boardroom dynamics

  • Insight from real case studies and current governance challenges

  • A respected, accredited qualification to support your board career

  • Ongoing access to a global network of non-executives and senior leaders

Whether you're preparing for your first board role or looking to elevate your impact as a director, Board Director Programme equips you to lead with clarity, integrity and influence.

FT Executive Programmes

Accelerate your leadership in a complex world

The FT Executive Programmes are designed to help senior professionals grow into confident, strategic leaders. Whether you're stepping into a broader role, leading change, or looking to sharpen your influence, this is learning built around your real-world challenges, not just academic theory.

What you’ll gain:

  • Practical tools to shift from operational to strategic thinking

  • Greater confidence influencing across functions and senior levels

  • A deeper understanding of global trends shaping your organisation

  • Insights from FT experts and business school faculty

  • A flexible format designed for busy professionals

  • A peer network of ambitious leaders across industries

Lead with purpose, navigate complexity and grow your impact with the Financial Times at your side.

FT Skills

Real-world learning for early careers

FT Skills helps you take the first step into your professional life with confidence. Designed for those starting out, our short, flexible courses give you the practical skills and workplace know-how that employers actually look for.

What you’ll gain:

  • A better understanding of how businesses and careers really work

  • Workplace-ready skills like communication, collaboration and digital confidence

  • Practical insight into different industries and job roles

  • Tools to help you network, present yourself professionally and thrive in a new environment

  • FT-recognised training to strengthen your CV and interview performance

  • Learning you can complete anytime, anywhere, at your own pace

Start strong, stand out, and take control of your future.

  • "Professional qualifications such as that from the Financial Times are a very effective way to complement relevant experience. They provide a comprehensive range of skills and knowledge that are needed to become, and remain, a successful non-executive director."

    Chief Executive, The Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA)

  • "“The FT NED Diploma is truly an excellent course. It strikes just the right balance between direct instruction and on-line learning - allowing sufficient flexibility for the learner to adjust to his/her work schedule. I found the instruction, reading and on-line material challenging, relevant and up-to-date. A completely worthwhile investment.” "

    Governor, National Development Fund

Learning for every career stage:
Find the right FT programme 

At FT Leaders Academy, we combine the Financial Times’ trusted global insight with expert-led, real-world learning. Our programmes are built around the challenges professionals actually face. From navigating your first role to influencing at board level. Whether you're looking to grow your confidence, broaden your perspective or accelerate your career, we’ll help you get there with practical tools, flexible formats and a network that lasts long after the course ends.