The McKinsey.org Forward program will equip you with essential skills and practical tools, so you're all the more ready to shape your future with confidence.
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Core Skills level
Ten weeks, about 2 hours per week
Develop practical, must-have skills through highly interactive, self-paced digital courses. You will explore adaptability, effective communication, relationship building, problem-solving, and how to navigate a modern digital world. Start seeing your newfound skills come to life through reflections, virtual learning events, and assignments.
Network level
Ongoing
Join a vibrant global network of lifelong learners who completed the program and get exclusive access to further learning and networking activities. You can also get involved and pay it forward through different volunteering opportunities.
Core Skills level content

Adaptability & Resilience
Our first digital course for developing the mindsets and habits that keep you adaptable and resilient, especially in times of change

Problem Solving
A digital course for defining problems and prioritizing tasks in a structured manner when faced with a new problem to solve

Communicating for Impact
A digital course for planning and structuring your communication to address different audiences to take action

Relationships & Well-being
A digital course for building strong workplace relationships and managing your well being

My Digital Toolkit
A digital course for understanding the implications of the digital world and developing your personal plan and toolkit for success

Lead Forward Webinar
A live webinar with McKinsey experts to go deeper into self-leaderships skills and put learnings into practice
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Earn the McKinsey.org Forward badge
Participants who complete the Core Skills level will earn a personalized digital badge, which is shareable across social media and other digital channels.