McKinsey’s Forward is an innovative online learning initiative to equip individuals at every career stage with the practical skills necessary to thrive in the evolving workplace.
The program centers on fundamental job skills applicable across various industries and roles, making it relevant to a global audience spanning over 100 countries.
The Forward program offers a ten-week virtual learning experience, delivered through a variety of digital platforms. As a participant, you engage with online courses, case studies, and interactive learning modules to cultivate essential career competencies.
Consistent reflection and application of the acquired skills enable individuals to develop new behaviors and approaches.
After completion, you become part of an exclusive worldwide community of continual learners and are awarded a prestigious McKinsey Forward digital badge upon completing the program.
Program Overview:
- The program is sponsored by McKinsey & Company
- You must be a resident of any of the forward countries to qualify.
- The program is partially funded.
- The deadline for application is 1st Oct 2024
About McKinsey & Company:
McKinsey & Company is a prestigious privately owned management consulting firm focused on fostering fair and sustainable development.
The company has gained worldwide recognition by leveraging innovative technologies and diverse expertise to address a wide range of business challenges.
Its areas of expertise encompass technology, operations, organization, and strategy, and its services include implementation and change management, technology-driven transformations, and climate transition initiatives.
The firm’s client base includes over 80 of the largest U.S. companies and approximately 90 of the top 100 global corporations. It has guided critical digital and data-related issues to around 70% of the top 50 companies in the Fortune 500 while maintaining strict client confidentiality.
In the public and social sectors, McKinsey has undertaken more than 5,000 projects for a variety of entities, serving local, regional, national, and international governments as well as social-sector organizations such as foundations and charities over the past five years.
Program Benefits:
You get a certificate of completion and a unique digital badge, which may be shared on social media and other digital platforms.
You must first fulfill the prerequisites for the core skills level to complete the program.
Selection Criteria:
You can only apply if you live in a nation where forwarding is offered. Check the list of forwarding countries with this LINK.
You must currently work for a living, are self-employed, or are in between employment and have prior work experience.
You must possess fewer than five years’ worth of overall job experience
Despite having over five years of work experience, you have never been in charge of personally supervising any coworkers in a corporate environment.
Have at least a secondary education, high school diploma, or an equivalent qualification such as a GED
Possess a strong command of the English language, as it will be the language used for the program.
How to Apply:
Send in your application using the forward program portal HERE
Get additional information about the program by visiting the official website with this LINK