Get ahead in your board or executive career

You’ve established your career - now it’s time to shape strategy, lead through change and contribute at the highest level. Our executive leadership programmes help you strengthen strategic thinking, build influence with senior stakeholders, and prepare for board-level responsibilities with confidence and credibility.

 
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Programmes for you

 

Future Leaders

Designed for senior executives, this 12 month leadership development programme fosters the exchange of best practices, peer insights and expert guidance from world-class faculty and FT editors.

The Cambridge & FT Strategy programme

Strengthen your strategic thinking and lead with confidence through an 8 week online programme developed by Cambridge Judge Business School in collaboration with the Financial Times.

Effective Non-Executive Director Programme

Designed for current and aspiring board members, this intensive two-day course helps you strengthen governance skills, navigate boardroom dynamics and make a greater impact. Delivered by experienced board professionals, the programme offers practical insights, peer learning and tailored content for UK and Asia-based participants.

FT Non-Executive Director Diploma

A fully accredited, postgraduate-level qualification for aspiring and current board members. Delivered in the UK and Asia, the programme blends expert-led workshops with flexible online learning, covering governance, finance, risk and boardroom behaviour, all supported by a powerful alumni network.

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Why Executive Programmes?

Real-world learning powered by Financial Times insight and leading academic partners.

 

Strengthen strategic thinking

Sharpen your ability to make high-impact decisions and lead with long-term vision in complex environments.

 

Lead through change

Build the tools and mindset to drive transformation, align stakeholders and lead across uncertainty.

Enhance boardroom readiness

Gain the governance insight and behavioural awareness needed to contribute confidently at executive and board level.

 

Join a senior peer network

Connect with experienced professionals across industries to share challenges, strategies and fresh perspectives.

 

Learn from global experts

Access world-class academic thinking from leading business schools and real-time analysis from FT editors and journalists.

 

Invest in your leadership legacy

Step back from day-to-day demands to focus on your growth, impact and the leadership legacy you want to create.

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“Intense and rigorous, and firmly grounded in real-world examples and case studies, the FT Executive Programmes gave me useful insights into the latest regulations and helped me hone my paractical skills for the boardroom.”

Former Chief Representative Officer, Greater China of World Economic Forum

 
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Tailored enterprise training

FT Executive Programmes supports professionals at every stage of their leadership journey. From emerging leaders to experienced decision-makers. Developed in partnership with leading business schools and informed by FT's trusted insight, our programmes combine academic rigour and real-world application.

For organisations, we can consult with you to offer tailored solutions where we select, blend and adapt our existing courses to build a solution to meet your needs - from developing high-potential talent, supporting senior leaders and driving lasting impact across your business.

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