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Opportunity Overview

Introducing Forward, a complimentary five-month online learning experience provided by McKinsey. Designed to empower young talent for the evolving world of work, this program equips participants with essential practical skills. By focusing on crucial leadership, business, and digital proficiencies, Forward ensures relevance and transferability across various industries and positions. This incredible opportunity is accessible to individuals throughout Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.

The Program Details

Interactive learning journey with McKinsey’s Forward program.

Learn through diverse formats: digital courses, discussion boards, virtual workshops with McKinsey experts, and a group assignment with real-time peer feedback.

Foundation level: Complete in 8 weeks, investing two hours per week.

Advanced level: Complete and earn a shareable McKinsey Forward digital badge in 12 weeks, dedicating two hours per week.

Network level: Participate in ongoing optional activities for 18 months.

Acquire skills and tools that can be immediately applied, including

Transforming complex business challenges into opportunities through structured and creative thinking.

Communicating effectively to inspire action and engage your audience.

Applying agile methodologies to work efficiently and identifying opportunities to leverage data and technology.

Cultivating adaptability, resilience, and emotional awareness to thrive both individually and in collaborative team environments, particularly during periods of change.

To be eligible for Forward, you must meet the following criteria:

Reside in the Middle East region (currently Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen) or Pakistan, or any country in Africa continent

Currently employed, self-employed, or in a transitional job phase.

Have no more than five years of formal work experience.

Have completed post-secondary education, such as a diploma, associate degree, or undergraduate degree.

Possess a good command of the English language since the program will be conducted in English.

Deadline

June 20, 2023

How to Apply

Click here for the middle east region

Click here for African countries