Global L&D Leadership Diploma Program

In today’s fast-moving world, shaped by innovation, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and digital transformation, organizations must constantly evolve to stay ahead. The ability to empower teams with new skills and foster a culture of lifelong learning has become a key differentiator for success. These dynamics emphasize the vital role of a robust Learning and Development (L&D) function. Modern L&D leaders are strategic partners, aligning learning with business goals and responding with agility to rapid change.

In co-operation with IE University.

The learning journey reflects the different stages of the McKinsey Learning and Development Academies strategy framework, which covers all L&D aspects, from L&D functions to setting measuring impact. This is delivered in ten modules with different themes, combining interactive online sessions with in-person modules:

• The Future of Work and the Workplace
• Talent Management and a winning L&D Strategy
• L&D Governance and operating model
• Defining the learning needs
• World-Class learning design and delivery
• Leadership development
• Learning technologies and digital learning
• Advancing learning climate and culture
• Leading L&D Innovation and Transformation

Learning Measurement and Analytics

Speakers

Co-created and designed by leading practitioners and academic experts from Nyenrode Business Universiteit and IE University:

• Prof. Emily Ricci, Adjunct Professor at IE University and People & Talent leader and coach

Participant's profile

Study load

The average study load over 2 months is about 6-8 hours per week (excluding attendance for the immersive classroom sessions).

Registration & more information

You can register by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button. After completing your online registration, you will be invited for an interview with Prof. Dr. Nick van Dam.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact our Program Advisor.

Cancellation

You can cancel your registration for the Global L&D Leadership Program free of charge up to 4 weeks before the start of the program. After this deadline, a 30% cancellation fee will apply. All cancellations must be submitted in writing by email.

Privacy

After you register, your personal details will be stored by Nyenrode Business Universiteit and shared with IE Business School only for educational purposes. Nyenrode will use your information for participant lists, group assignments, and related program activities. We may also use your data to send you information or special offers about our educational programs. If you prefer not to receive these communications, please let us know and we will deactivate your data.

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What are the costs?

Program Fee:

The fee for this program is €9,950 (excluding VAT) per person. This includes all study materials, access to the online platform, and dinners and lunches during the in-person retreats. Accommodation and travel expenses (such as airfare) are not included.

What’s included:

• An intensive international program featuring 6 interactive modules, 2 in-person retreats, live online sessions, group work, practical assignments, a personal project, and peer mentoring.
• Upon successful completion, you will receive an official diploma from IE University and Nyenrode, recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education.