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Accelerated Development Programme

Step into a transformational leadership experience: shape your business strategy and learn to engage your team to deliver sustainable value for your stakeholders and organisation.

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Confident. Credible. Courageous.

Elevate your future with our longest-running executive experience

Good for you

  • Master General Management: Gain the essential skills and insights to transition into or strengthen your impact in enterprise-wide leadership.

  • Redefine Your Leadership: Develop an authentic leadership style by experimenting with new behaviors and "self-prototyping" in a safe, supportive environment

  • Accelerate Personal Growth: Complete the "Identity Quest" and 360-degree assessments to build a personalized 12-week action plan for long-term impact

  • Build a Global Network: Connect with a diverse group of international business leaders to establish a professional network and alumni status for life.

Good for your organisation

  • Fuel Continuous Transformation: Equip leaders with the innovative thinking and mindset needed to unleash their potential and drive future projects.

  • Navigate Change with Impact: Enable future leaders to guide the organization through complexity and rapid shifts with evidence-based knowledge.

  • Boost Team Effectiveness: Enhance performance and leadership agility within the modern landscape of continuous change and hybrid environments.

  • Execute Strategic Sustainability: Empower leaders to deliver on financial and environmental goals by mastering the nuances of complex corporate strategy.

How you'll learn

The three-week intensive format

An accelerated, three-week single-block journey designed for maximum immersion and minimal travel.

 

Immersive

Sustainable

Flexible

Connected

Complete the full ADP curriculum in one continuous on-campus stint. Reduce your carbon footprint with a single round-trip journey Post-programme online modules let you continue learning at your own pace. Dedicated "office hours" built-in for urgent work and emails.

Modules

20 April 2026

Dates

Format

Duration

Format: In-person and Online

Duration: 8 weeks

Tuition Fees: £32,500*

Module 1: 20 April - 01 May 2026

Module 2: May - June 2026

Module 3: 15 June - 20 June 2026

In-person - London

Online

In-person - London

2 weeks

5 weeks

1 week

28 Sept 2026

 

 

 

Format: In-person and Online

Duration: 8 weeks

Tuition Fees: £32,500*

Module 1: 28 Sept - 16 Oct 2026

Module 2: Nov - Dec 2026

 

In-person - London

Online

 

2 weeks

5 weeks

 

 

Who attends?

8years management experience

on average

19 nationalities

on average per cohort

  • Ascending Leaders: Senior managers, Directors, or Heads of Business Units moving into General Management.

  • Enterprise Strategists: Leaders driving major change initiatives or high-impact strategic programmes.

  • Entrepreneurs: Founders of fast-growing businesses looking to scale their leadership.

  • Family Business Successors: Members stepping into new or senior leadership roles.

  • High-Potentials: Successful leaders preparing for more complex high-accountability roles.

How to apply

Submit your application through our online application form.

Not ready to apply yet? Reserve a place

Fees

The fee for the Accelerated Development Programme is £32,500.*

The programme fee covers all required study materials, programme activities and excursions, as well as refreshments and most meals. It also includes London hotel accommodation and access to a well-appointed gym with a swimming pool.

We offer a 25% discount for London Business School Alumni and for those who have completed four eligible Certificate in Management or Certificate in Finance programmes.

For more information on what the programme fee covers please speak to our Programme Director.

*Fees are subject to change.

Accelerated Development Programme Scholarship

We offer one fully funded scholarship and two 50% scholarships for a unique opportunity to take your place on London Business School’s Accelerated Development Programme.

The scholarships are awarded to women by London Business School to support diversity and female participation in our Executive Education Programmes.

The scholarships cover full participation in lectures, group work, executive coaching, experiential activities and accommodation.

 

Contact Us

Whether you are an individual or an organisation/group looking for a programme, get in touch and we can help find the best solution for you.

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