Executive Education - FAQs

Our diversity is our distinguishing feature. INSEAD is probably the only school where you will find 30 nationalities in the same class. Just like our face-to-face programmes, this programme will include participants from all industry backgrounds and nationalities, with one common thread binding them together – a goal to learn about the topics being discussed, interact with fellow participants to acquire a global perspective and develop tools to take back and apply to their everyday work.

With so many different national and cultural perspectives to learn from, you really will start to see things differently. By challenging your old assumptions, you will become aware of new possibilities and start to understand how very different people think.

All our Open Programmes are taught in English and participants should be able to exchange complex views, listen and learn through the medium of English.

Our online programmes, like our face-to-face programmes, follow a rigorous learning process. Participants are expected to fulfil a certain minimum criteria to earn the online Certificate of Completion.

As the participants progress through the programme, reviewing the weekly content, they earn points for each activity. The participants need to have earned a certain minimum number of points at the end of the programme. In addition, participants are also required to submit a final assignment related to the Action-learning Project at the end of the programme, and earn a minimum grade on it, which is assessed via the peer-review.

Successful completion of individual activities AND a minimum grade on the final assignment will earn the participants an online certificate of completion at the end of the programme.

This programme is 100% on-demand and participants have access to the learning content for 3 months. 

To successfully complete the programme and earn certification, you are required to meet all of the following crtiteria. 

• Complete a minimum of 75% of all in-platform learning activities
• Submit at least 2 recorded role plays
• Successfully complete the end of programme quiz (70% answered correctly). 

INSEAD Online programmes are not eligible for continuing education or professional development units.

The Advancing Diversity and Inclusion programme equips you with the understanding, the vision and the frameworks to identify the obstacles, build the strategies, and nurture the inclusive culture, processes and interpersonal dynamics to truly lead change. Advancing Diversity and Inclusion is your roadmap to unlocking the promise of diversity for your organisation.

It is primarily designed for people leaders at two levels:

• Executives who are in traditional leadership positions – of teams, business units, products or functions – and who are committed to driving gender balance in their area
• Senior executives who are responsible for driving the diversity and inclusion agenda of their organisations

The programme is also relevant for human resources, and diversity and inclusion specialists.

Please note, this programme is not suited to consultants.

No, this programme is not eligible for the Certificate in Global Management.

Upon successful completion of all programme activities combined with satisfactory grades on the final assignment, participants are awarded with an official Certificate of Completion from INSEAD, which they can also showcase on their LinkedIn profile. The top performers will receive a Certificate with Distinction.

In addition, you will also receive the official INSEAD Online Certificate in Negotiation, or the INSEAD Advanced Certificate in Negotiation, depending on the certificate track you chose to follow.

Upon successful completion of all programme activities combined with satisfactory grades on the final assignment, participants are awarded with an official Certificate of Completion from INSEAD, which they can also showcase on their LinkedIn profile.

Yes, this is the first programme in the certificate track. Upon successful completion participants should go on to complete the second programme, Strategic Negotiations. 

Yes. After successfully completing the Negotiation Fundamentals programme, followed by Strategic Negotiation programme and the Advanced Negotiations programme, you will receive the INSEAD Online Certificate in Negotiation.

No, it is not. You must complete the Negotiation Dynamics programme to receive the Advanced Certificate in Negotiations.

Yes, this is the first programme in the certificate track. Upon successful completion participants should go on to complete the second programme, Negotiation Dynamics. 

Yes, this programme is eligible.

Participants may obtain more than one INSEAD Online Certificate within a 2 year time frame. For example, if a participant obtains the INSEAD Certificate in Innovation and wishes to complete a fourth (or more) elective(s) from one of the remaining tracks, Business Essentials or Digital Transformation or Negotiations, the subsequent elective(s) will be settled at the full fee and participant will obtain the corresponding certificate(s).

Only the online programmes listed above are eligible for the INSEAD Online Certificate: Leading in a Transforming World. These online programmes have been carefully chosen to support you in developing the  skills needed to succeed in today's transforming business landscape.

INSEAD Open Online Programmes do not count towards Continuing Education Units (CEU).

However in the event participants require validation of training hours, upon completion of the programme INSEAD can provide a letter validating the number of training hour. Participants are requested to get in touch with the Admissions team via email at [email protected]

Upon successful completion of all core and elective activities combined with satisfactory completion of your core project plus attendance on the three-day capstone and graduation, participants will be awarded an official INSEAD Lead the Future Certificate.

In addition, upon completion of the programme graduates will gain alumni status for a period of 3 years, with the option to continue the membership thereafter on a minimal annual fee basis. For further details about the benefits of alumni status contact the programme advisor.

Participants will also be invited to be a part of an ongoing learning community, details of which will be shared at the end of the programme.

Upon successful completion of all core and elective activities combined with satisfactory completion of your core project plus attendance on the three-day Capstone and Graduation on the Fontainebleau campus, participants are awarded with an official INSEAD Lead the Future Certificate of Completion from INSEAD, which they can also showcase on their LinkedIn profile. 

In addition, we will also invite you to be a part of an ongoing learning community, details of which will be shared at the end of the programme.

INSEAD Lead the Future do not count towards Continuing Education Units (CEU).

However in the event participants require validation of training hours, upon completion of the programme INSEAD can provide a letter validating the number of training hour. Participants are requested to get in touch with the Admissions team via email at [email protected]

Taking an Executive Education programme is an important investment in your development. As a participant, you want to be in the most suitable programme with the best impact and your company needs to view it as an investment worth making. Therefore, you sometimes need to build a ‘business case’ to clearly outline why the programme is appropriate. You may need to demonstrate the value and benefits of INSEAD’s Executive Education programmes for your organisation, your department, your team and yourself.

Similar to our face-to-face programmes, we have an application and admission process in place for our online programmes to ensure a diverse and motivated group of participants for a rich learning experience. It is important for all participants that the programme brings together participants with an adequate level of general-management experience, professional expertise and business responsibility.

The application form asks prospective participants questions around their professional background and motivations to join the programme. Admissions are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, taking into consideration the applicant’s fit for the programme, his or her learning objectives, potential contribution to the programme and the diversity within the class.

Some open programmes also involve an interview with the programme director as part of the application process. The programme advisor and admissions committee will be able to advise if an interview is necessary when you submit your application.

We recommend that you submit your completed application as early as possible, preferably six weeks prior to programme commencement. The admissions committee will review your application and advise you on the outcome as soon as possible. 

No, this programme is not eligible for the Certificate in Global Management.

INSEAD Open Online Programmes do not count towards Continuing Education Units (CEU).

However in the event participants require validation of training hours, upon completion of the programme INSEAD can provide a letter validating the number of training hour. Participants are requested to get in touch with the Admissions team via email at [email protected]

INSEAD Online Programmes can be accessed on desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones. 
Currently supported browsers (usually based on support of latest two browser versions) are:

Chrome: version 31+
Safari: version 7+
Firefox: version 26+
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E: version 10+

The application uses modern web development approaches (HTML 5) so that it can function responsively across desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones without the need of players or add-ons like adobe flash player. 

Yes. At the moment we do not support offline access of content so you will need to have access to the Internet whenever you want to access the programme content.

Our online programmes, like our face-to-face programmes, follow a rigorous learning process. Participants are expected to fulfil a certain minimum criteria to earn the Certificate of Completion.

As the participants progress through the programme, reviewing the weekly content, they earn points for each activity. The participants need to have earned a certain minimum number of points at the end of the programme. In addition, participants are also required to submit a final assignment related to the Action-learning Project at the end of the programme, and earn a minimum grade on it, which is assessed via the peer-review.

Successful completion of individual activities AND a minimum grade on the final assignment will earn the participants a Certificate of Completion at the end of the programme. 

To successfully complete the programme and earn certification, you are required to meet all of the following criteria:

• Complete a minimum of 80% of all in-platform learning activities 
• Submit at least 3 weekly ALP assignments
• Earn a minimum of 60% of total points on your Final Action Learning Project (ALP) Assignment submission

You will need to create your own password prior to connecting for the first time to either of the platforms.  Your login will be valid for both platforms.  For more instructions on creating your password, please go to the INSEAD Password Management page.  You will need to have your INSEAD username handy to start creating your password and keep your email access open to receive a unique one-time code.

Oui. L’intégralité du contenu du programme vous sera accessible dans les 6 mois qui suivront le début du programme.

A variety of information is available to help you make your case:

1. Testimonials: Find out what each programme is like from the participant’s perspective by reading one of our many online testimonials
2. Videos: Watch our videos to hear from programme directors and faculty
3. Programme pages: Browse our individual programme pages, where you will also be able to download the full brochures
4. Social media: Visit our social media pages on Facebook and LinkedIn to get the latest updates from INSEAD Executive Education

If you cannot find everthing you need, you can speak direclty with the Programme Advisor to ensure you have all the information at your disposal to make a convincing case.

When you click on the 'Appl'y button on the website you will be connected to our administrative portal where you can fill in an application form. Once submitted, you will receive an email with the next steps on how to start the programme.

The programme is on-demand, all applications are accepted.

Places on the programme are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis, taking into consideration the applicant’s level, objectives and the diversity of the class.

In light of the limited size of the class, we encourage you to submit your completed application form as early as possible. The Admissions Committee will review your application and schedule an interview with the programme director. After which you will be advised on the outcome as soon as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about which programme may best suit your objectives or for any additional information.

INSEAD’s world-class, comprehensive business leadership General Management Programmes will equip you with the skills, knowledge and the confidence to achieve a successful transition on your journey to becoming a great business leader. Created and delivered by some of the world’s best faculty, each one of these programmes will challenge assumptions and enhance leadership skills, delivering a broader vision to both you and your organisation. Depending on your level and experience, we offer the Advanced Management Programme, Transition to General Management, Management Acceleration Programme and the Leading Business Transformation in Asia programme.

Absolutely. First, you might gain a new perspective on your field. And second, you will have the valuable experience of passing on your expertise to classmates from other disciplines. It is by sharing insights that people learn at INSEAD, as well as by listening to the wisdom of our faculty of course.

We think our diversity is our distinguishing feature. INSEAD is probably the only school where you will find 30 nationalities in the same class. And it is certainly the only school where no nationality will predominate. Our faculty are among the best (and most diverse) in the world too. 

To be successful in business you need to balance your people and leadership skills with your fundamental business understanding. So the programme seeks to enhance your understanding across the full business spectrum, while also developing your leadership capabilities. It is such an integrated programme that people and leadership skills and business knowledge are intertwined and built together.

The obvious answer is that business is more international than ever before. But the more subtle answer to this question is even more convincing. With so many different national and cultural perspectives to learn from, you really will start to see things differently. By challenging your old assumptions, you will become aware of new possibilities and start to understand how very different people think.

A unique, hands-on leadership development workshop in the first week will give you a chance to examine how your history and aspirations – in addition to the context you operate in – affect the ways you feel, think and act as a leader. It will reveal how you lead and work with others and how you can grow further, as well as challenging you to articulate your leadership purpose and move towards it. This intensive part of the programme involves a series of activities and reflection, both individual and group-based, facilitated by professional coaches. You will have a chance to practise your leadership skills and receive feedback from classmates and colleagues from work through a 360-degree feedback instrument.

It is all about the amount of experience you have and the stage you are at in your career. Management Acceleration Programme participants generally have approximately five years' work experience and the potential for future senior management positions. If you would like to compare the Management Acceleration Programme with the other general management options, take a look at our easy-to use table.

If you are talented, motivated, ambitious and hungry to learn, the next step is to apply and, if accepted, to attend. Later on, if you need INSEAD again, for the transition into general management or an even more senior post, we will be there for you and your company. But for now, let’s concentrate on accelerating your management career.

Advanced Management Programme participants have at least twelve years’ management experience, with at least five years in a general management position involving clear cross-functional and P&L responsibility.

It is all about the amount of experience you have and the stage you are at in your career. Transition to General Management participants generally have extensive management experience (eight to ten years), and are making the transition from functional to general management. If you would like to compare the Transition to General Management programme with the other general management options, take a look at our easy-to-use table. We also strongly encourage you to get in touch with Frédérique Arlaux to discuss the various options in relation to your specific needs and abilities.  

With the support of clinically trained coaches from INSEAD’s Global Leadership Centre, you will receive 360° feedback from colleagues, friends and family – and above all your fellow participants. INSEAD’s unique group coaching approach will help you to build on your strengths and address your weaknesses, enabling you not only to motivate others but to spearhead change.

We think our diversity is our distinguishing feature. INSEAD is probably the only school where you will find 30 nationalities in the same class. And it is certainly the only school where no nationality will predominate. Our faculty are among the best (and most diverse) in the world too. 

In fact, you need these two modules to gain the distance required for reflection on your work and yourself. Our faculty also need that time to cover the ambitious curriculum. More importantly you need these two modules to go through the uniquely INSEAD process of 'unlearning' and then 'relearning' about business from an entirely different angle. The programme runs four times a year to accommodate even the most hectic schedule.

INSEAD’s world-class, comprehensive business leadership General Management Programmes will equip you with the skills, knowledge and the confidence to achieve a successful transition on your journey to becoming a great business leader. Created and delivered by some of the world’s best faculty, each one of these programmes will challenge assumptions and enhance leadership skills, delivering a broader vision to both you and your organisation. Depending on your level and experience, we offer the Advanced Management Programme, Transition to General Management, Management Acceleration Programme and the Leading Business Transformation in Asia programme.

The obvious answer is that business is more international than ever before. But the more subtle answer to this question is even more convincing. With so many different national and cultural perspectives to learn from, you really will start to see things differently. By challenging your old assumptions, you will become aware of new possibilities and start to understand how very different people think.

Recognising the needs and diverse locations of many senior executives, the Transition to General Management programme allows participants to complete their two modules of two weeks on either the Fontainebleau (France) campus, or Fontainebleau and Singapore campuses. Alternatively, we now offer the programme in Fontainebleau and San Francisco. 

Please ask them not to disturb you, unless there is an emergency. Calls and emails are distractions from the Advanced Management Programme’s intensive learning process. Those who disconnect themselves most effectively are generally those who learn most – and return with most to give to their organisations. Your colleagues and direct reports have much to gain from coping without you too.

You will be required to identify a specific challenge you face in your current role and then go through a structured process to reflect on it. This challenge will become a unifying thread that runs through the entire programme. We would therefore advise you to speak to a programme advisor to discuss whether your transition and objectives are suitable. 

In fact, you need those four weeks to gain the distance for reflection on your work and yourself. During this intense and challenging time, you will have a rare opportunity to develop a focused plan for your future – at work and in life. If you take all this into account, four weeks begins to look like a small investment with enormous returns, not just for you but also for your team and your organisation.

The Advanced Management Programme is so much more than a four-week educational experience. It is designed to be a learning journey that lasts a lifetime.

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants have the opportunity to engage in optional follow-up coaching. The optional coaching sessions help continue the process of reflection that began whilst on campus, deepening your ongoing learning and personal development once you return to the workplace.

Through this coaching, you will be further helped to evolve your strategic vision and plan of action. 

The programme is a complete general management programme meaning that the content covers all aspects of leadership for senior executives - including deep self-awareness. The content of the programme is organised into four phases: mega-trends, stakeholders, organisation and processes, and people. Interactive case studies are just one element of the learning process, which also includes reflection groups, 360° feedback, coaching, traditional lectures and simulations.

There are a few guidelines that the Programme Director applies in reviewing applications. The intrinsic quality of the applicant – and their potential contribution to the learning environment – also matter a lot. Businesses or business units ought to have a minimum turnover of $30 million and the candidates ought to be CEO or MD. For businesses exceeding $100 million, the candidates can be members of the executive leadership team, maybe one level away from CEO or MD. For companies with turnovers exceeding several $100 million, they might be two levels away, and for businesses exceeding several billion, those who are four levels away can have suitable experience for acceptance.

The programme is built on the assumption that you will be present during the four weeks without your partner or other family members. Courses, reflection sessions and other activities are often scheduled in the evening. We assume that other evenings are available to complete programme work or to engage in social activities with fellow participants. Previous participants have found that the presence of family members invariably affects their experience and, at times, has been frustrating for both participants and their families.

The Advanced Management Programme takes you through a reflective process that enables you to understand fully the way in which you develop and exercise your judgement. The new perspectives gained from faculty and your peers will change your approach to the challenges you face. At the end of the programme, you will have a selection of new ideas and solutions, and will return to the office with a clear strategic plan. Facilitated by INSEAD’s alumni network and online platforms, you will also have a much broader network of international colleagues that you can call upon for future business challenges. 

Participants typically include senior executives such as CEOs, COOs, CFOs and heads of product divisions, geographical regions or other major business units within the private or public sectors. 

Classes typically consist of participants drawn from +30 nationalities. It is this diversity which creates the unique environment at INSEAD, and enriches participants’ learning experience.

Participants on the Strategic Marketing Programme will possess marketing knowledge, however their experience is more varied as it welcomes  executives with, or about to take up, marketing responsibilities and those executives outside the marketing discipline whose role interacts with this function.

INSEAD’s world-class, comprehensive General Management Programmes will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to achieve a successful transition on your journey to becoming a successful business leader. Created and delivered by some of the world’s best faculty, each one of these programmes will challenge assumptions and enhance leadership skills, delivering a broader vision to both you and your organisation. Depending on your level and experience, we offer the Advanced Management Programme, Transition to General Management, Management Acceleration Programme and the Asian International Executive Programme.

We think our diversity is what makes us different – and better, especially for participants who wish to prepare for a very turbulent and challenging international arena. INSEAD is certainly the only school where no single culture dominates. INSEAD also has 40 years’ experience of educating top executives. The Advanced Management Programme is an example of ‘our very best practice’ providing participants with an intense yet full general-management experience.

It is important for all participants that the programme brings together people with an adequate level of general-management experience, professional expertise and business responsibility. The Programme Director personally reviews every application, taking into account the set guidelines, the intrinsic quality of the applicant and his or her potential contribution to the learning environment.

Managing Partnerships and Strategic Alliances programme focuses on deepening your understanding of the strategic foundation, the governance structure and the dynamics of the collaborative process. M&A programme focuses on portfolio growth and restructuring. 

Yes. There will be an extensive discussion of the tension between absorption and autonomy that exists in any post-merger integration process.

The programme requires participants to have  a relatively advanced foundation in finance. 

Yes. The programme is designed for decision makers like CEOs, general managers, senior executives, board members and those responsible for corporate strategy. Participants also include M&A heads, development officers and advisors like lawyers concerned with M&A deals.

The start date depends on which programme you choose from the list of online programmes eligible for our four online certificates. For the Online Certificate in Innovation, Digital Transformation or Business Essentials, you need to complete 3 online programmes (1 core online strategy programme, 1 core online leadership programmes, and 1 online elective programme) to be eligible for a certificate.

For the Online Certificate in Negotiation you need to complete Negotiation Fundamentals, Strategic Negotiations and Advanced Negotiations - in this sequence - to be eligible for the certificate.

Obtaining one of our INSEAD Online Certificates: Leading in a Transforming World is a culmination of completing three programmes as detailed above. For further information on programme dates, please refer to the programme details listed on the Open Online Programmes page.

The INSEAD Gender Diversity Programme provides the understanding, concepts and tools that will allow you to develop a strategic and practical plan to reach gender balance in your organisation.

It is primarily designed for people leaders at two levels:

• Executives who are in traditional leadership positions – of teams, business units, products or functions – and who are committed to driving gender balance in their area
• Senior executives who are responsible for driving the diversity and inclusion agenda of their organisations

The programme is also relevant for human resources, and diversity and inclusion specialists.

Our aim is to provide a high quality and impactful learning experience for all participants. To successfully complete the programme and receive a certification of participation, you are required to fully attend a minimum of 95% the programme, including all appropriate lectures, sessions, workshops, practical and theoretical activities of the entire programme as required by INSEAD. If you are unable to attend any portion of the Programme, please contact the Executive Education Department.

The INSEAD Certificate in Global Management is a formal recognition of your commitment to continuous learning and professional development and can be completed over a four-year period. You will be taught by world-class thought leaders in their fields and will be exposed to cutting-edge research and the latest trends. For more information, please click here.

All our Open Programmes are taught in English and participants should be able to exchange complex views, listen and learn through the medium of English.

Our aim is to provide a high quality and impactful learning experience for all participants. To successfully complete the programme and receive a certification of participation, you are required to fully attend a minimum of 95% the programme, including all appropriate lectures, sessions, workshops, practical and theoretical activities of the entire programme as required by INSEAD. If you are unable to attend any portion of the Programme, please contact the Executive Education Department.

1. Contact an expert advisor for programme information and for guidance through the process
2. Submit your complete application form
3. Receive acceptance notification email by the Admissions Team
4. Make payment for the programme upon receipt of the invoice

For admitted participants and depending on the programme, an invoice will be sent to the person indicated on the application form as from 4 months before the beginning of the programme.

Payment is due on receipt of the invoice and should be received before the course starts. Further payment details are given on the invoice.

Any queries regarding invoice matters for programmes on the Fontainebleau campus may be directed to [email protected].

Any queries regarding invoice matters for programmes on the Asia and Abu Dhabi campuses may be directed to the Admissions Team at [email protected].

Step 2: Select 'Continue' to submit the form and access the online application link. Shortly after, an email will also be sent to you containing the same link to the Application Online platform which you can access anytime. 

Step 3: Once you click the “Application Online” link, you will be directed to the available online forms. An email will also be sent to you containing your Personal Log in details to access the Online Application portal. You can start filling out the application form.  

Note: If you see a greyed out Login button, you can Activate by hitting any key (i.e. spacebar) or by placing (clicking) the cursor in one of the field boxes. 

Please take a moment to read through INSEAD Virtual Executive Coaching Terms and Conditions.

For terms and conditions in French please reach out to the advisor.

Please check back soon for the latest annual report on our programmes in the San Francsico Hub for Business Innovation.

Programme Advisor

The programme advisors handle queries related to specific programme details and objectives. The Programme Advisor's contact information is on Page 1 of the Online Application Form.

Admissions Team

The contact details are specific to the campus location of the programme. Details are located on Page 1 of the Online Application Form. The admission officers will cover session changes, sponsorship and invoicing, and clarifications on the Terms and Conditions.

IT Support Team

Please email [email protected] for any other technical difficulties while filling in the online application form, such as system compatibility, problems uploading a file, error messages, downtime, password issues.

Programme Name

Step 2 - I can't select a username

In some rare cases the system will freeze while generating your unique username. This usually happens close to application deadlines when many users are trying to access the system at the same time.

If this error occurs:

• Click on the BACK button
• Click on the NEXT button
• The list of proposed usernames should now appear.

Unfortunately this system does not allow you to choose a username of your own due to the security policy of INSEAD.

If the previous procedure is unsuccessful: Contact our IT support for further information: Send an e-mail to IT Support

Step 3 - The system says that my e-mail has already been used

This might happen if you have been involved in one of our marketing campaigns, events or if you are an alumnus or someone affiliated with INSEAD. If this happens:

• Click on the link recover your credentials
• Follow the onscreen instructions to instantly create an account and recover your credentials.

I'm not able to sign in

If you are not able to sign in, please refer to the credentials that you should have received by e-mail upon your registration. Then carefully check that you are filling them properly.

OR

The authentication server is temporarily unavailable. In this case we invite you to retry.

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Contact our IT support for further information: Send an e-mail to IT Support.

Please note that this system is case sensitive and does not allow extra spaces before or after your username or password.

If you see a greyed out Login button, you can Activate by hitting any key (i.e. spacebar) or by placing (clicking) the cursor in one of the field boxes. 

Please take a moment to read through the school performance fact sheet for programmes offered at the San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation.

1. Contact an expert advisor for programme information and for guidance through the process
2. Submit your complete application form
3. Receive acceptance notification email by the Admissions Team
4. Make payment for the programme upon receipt of the invoice

We encourage you to check directly with your embassy to determine whether you need an entry visa for the country where the programme will be held.

View Fontainebleau campus map and directions 

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View Abu Dhabi campus map and directions

This system has been developed to work with any modern browsers. It complies with all the norms & standards defined by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C - http://www.w3.org/) such as HTML4, CSS2 & XHTML 1.1.

The minimum Browser requirements are: Firefox 10 and above, Chrome 10 and above, Opera 10 and above, Safari 5 and above, Internet Explorer 9 and above

I'm using a recent version of Internet Explorer but the system is blocking me

If you are an Internet Explorer user, you may not know that this Browser offers a backward compatibility with previous versions. If you have been redirected to the page asking you to update the browser, it means that Internet Explorer is running in compatibility mode.

To revert to the compatibility mode:

Open Internet Explorer
Once loaded, hit the key [F12]. A specific pane should appear at the bottom.
Look for Browser Mode and switch it back to the latest version of Internet Explorer available in the list
Reload the main page of Application Online.

If you are still facing compatibility problems: We strongly encourage you to switch to an alternative modern Browser

Can I use a mobile device with this platform

This system has been tested with major brands of mobile devices running iOS, Android OS & Blackberry OS. However for your own comfort we suggest to use as a minimum a Tablet.

We recommend that you use a tablet as minimum iOS 5, Android 4, Blackberry OS 10

We encourage the actual applicant to create their own account and to fill out the Online Application form. However, if this is not possible, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Share the Online Application link to the organisation's HR department or directly to the employee who will attend the programme, if possible. - https://apply.insead.edu/apply/auth/registration

Step 2: Once the employee has registered to the online portal, ask the employee to forward to you the email that they received with their account/log in details.

Step 3: With the attendee's log in credentials, you can proceed to Page #6 (Objectives) of the form to extract the question/s that the individual employee must answer. Circle back to your employee to get the answers for Page 6 and other relevant details that you may need after reviewing the form requirements.

Step 4: Once you have completed the Application on behalf of the candidate, you can proceed and submit the online form. Please note that a Complete submission requires the signed Terms and Conditions of the programme attendee.

Session Dates

Examples:

Sept 2015 – Aug 2016 : Achieving Outstanding Performance taking place from May 23, 2016 to May 27, 2016

Sept 2016 – Aug 2017 : Achieving Outstanding Performance taking place from Sep 05, 2016 to Sep 09, 2016

A complete application form must be submitted to the Executive Education Open-Enrolment Admissions and Customer support team.

An application is only considered complete if it has been signed by all the relevant parties:

1. The applicant
2. Sponsor(s), if applying through your employer

The Admissions Committee reviews all applications to ensure that each participant fulfils the requirements and any pre-requisite request for the programme. The Admissions Team will then confirm if you are accepted onto the programme.

Should you not be admitted onto your chosen programme, a follow-up conversation between you and the programme advisor is conducted to determine which other programme might be suitable or relevant.

The programme fee covers tuition, course materials, lunches on working days as well as the opening and closing dinners. It does not include travel, accommodation and other incidentals.

Participants will have to settle accommodation expenses and other incidentals before the end of the programme.

Both Fontainebleau and Singapore campuses have:

• A Research & Learning Hub with books, periodicals and online access to business and management issues
• A restaurant in which lunches are served buffet-style, with a wide variety allowing you to select dishes according to taste and dietary requirements
• A health and fitness centre on the Fontainebleau campus and within easy access of the Singapore campus
• A bookshop selling a wide variety of business books, international newspapers and magazines, stationery, basic toiletries, postcards, maps and souvenirs

Our Abu Dhabi Campus, centrally located in downtown Abu Dhabi, is INSEAD’s regional hub to the Middle East.

• Five-star catering is supplied at the Centre during each programme, allowing participants to choose from a wide selection of local and international delicacies, and to mingle with one another in the dining room
• Our Research & Learning Hub is a comfortable and quiet space for studying, housing the latest INSEAD books as well as a small collection of textbooks, general business books, and reference and guide books
• Participants are housed in nearby hotels, which generally fulfil their health and fitness facility needs, in addition to shops which cater for everyday requirements

For any Online Application-related queries, please click here.

We encourage the actual applicant to create their own account and to fill out the Online Application form. However, if this is not possible, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Share the Online Application link to your employee - https://apply.insead.edu/apply/auth/registration

Step 2: Once the employee has registered to the online portal, ask the employee to forward to you the email that they received with their account/log in details.

Step 3: With the attendee's log in credentials, you can proceed to Page #6 (Objectives) of the form to extract the question/s that the individual employee must answer. Circle back to your employee to get the answers for Page 6 and other relevant details that you may need after reviewing the form requirements.

Step 4: Once you have completed the Application on behalf of the candidate, you can proceed and submit the online form. Please note that a Complete submission requires the signed Terms and Conditions of the programme attendee.

No, there is no additional cost beyond the total programme fees.

For further information, please speak to one of our programme advisors, who will be able to advise you on the most suitable programmes for your career needs and development.

Highlight INSEAD's quality - as a leading international business school and home to world-class faculty, with reputations for outstanding research and thought leadership. Emphasise the international and diverse environment you will be immersed in and how this will bring value to yourself and to the company. Highlight also the global networking opportunities available and the opportunity to learn from the different cultural perspectives of the other participants.

Also emphasise that there is a selection process before you are admitted (or not) onto an INSEAD Executive Education programme. This ensures that each class has the best possible participants - and this in turn provides a stimulating and intellectually rewarding environment.

No, there is no additional cost beyond the total programme fees. Upon enroling on your third programme eligible for this certificate, you will benefit from a 40% reduction on the fee of this programme. 

Whether you have already attended a Customised or Open Programme or whether you intend to participate in one for the first time, our specialist advisors will work with you to identify the most suitable path to obtaining your Certificate. This will help you design a long-term learning plan, maximising the impact for you and your organisation.

Yes, you can complete the programme in less than four years and in whatever order suits your needs.

Think less about the monetary cost and more about the long-term value that the programme will bring. Quantify the potential benefits, such as the positive impact of new knowledge, benchmarking, networking, and better understanding of different cultures or best business practices.

Consult the website and speak with the Programme Advisors to ensure you have all the information at your disposal to make a convincing case.

Whether you have already attended an INSEAD Online Programme or whether you intend to participate in one for the first time, our specialist programme advisors will work with you to identify the most suitable track to obtain your INSEAD Online Certificate. This will help you design a long-term learning plan, maximising the impact for you and your organisation. Please contact our advisors on [email protected]

The minimum number of programme days needed to obtain the certificate is 15 days.

When building your case, outline how attending an Executive Education programme at INSEAD will help meet the key challenges and concerns of your specific area of business. Also demonstrate the specific business issues the programme covers and how it will help you address these. Emphasise that our Executive Education programmes are designed to make a business impact as soon as you return to the workplace, allowing you and your organisation to benefit clearly both in the short-, and long term.

No, the following programmes are not eligible: Middle East Health Leadership Programme, Innovators for Community Wellness, Innovating Health for Tomorrow, INSEAD Healthcare Compliance Implementation Leadership Programmes, and INSEAD-UAE Consortium for Executive Development Programme, the Certificate in Business Acumen, the Certificate in Leadership Effectiveness.

Yes, you could even choose all three of your programmes from the list of Core Programmes. 

Programme Advisors are available to discuss the various programmes on offer and which options would best suit your career development plans. They will cover the programme content and benefits of attending a programme so that you have all the knowledge you need to make your case.

Yes, you can complete the programme in less than two years and in whatever order suits your needs.

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Suitable for past participants of the Negotiation Fundamentals on-demand online programme who wish to complete INSEAD Online Certificate in Negotiation. Note: participants must complete the Negotiation Fundamentals programme before being accepted to the Strategic Negotiations programme.

The programme delivers great strategic and operational leverage to any executive who needs to interact with others to get results. Participants include executives with many different roles, including:

• Executives involved in mergers, acquisitions or joint-venture negotiations
• Project Managers
• Human resources managers
• Sales and procurement managers
• Audit and compliance managers
• Key-account managers.

Yes, completing the Strategic Negotiations or the Negotiation Dynamics programme is a pre-requisite.

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Individual vs Group ALP submission

We offer you the option to work on your ALP individually, or in a group on one common project (if you have colleagues from your company taking the programme at the same time as you).

Important note on ALP Groups

You can work in a group for your ALP by forming a team with 2-5 other participants from your company. This means your whole group will work on the same ALP topic. Your learning coach will spend time with the group to give guidance on the ALP. You will also do a group submission for your weekly ALP and final assignment (one group submission per assignment). 

You can apply online from the relevant programme page. A complete application form must be submitted to the Executive Education Open-enrolment Admissions & Customer support team. It will then be reviewed by the individual programme's Admissions Committee before a place on the programme can be confirmed. Applications are encouraged as early as possible before the start of a programme as many programmes are fully subscribed months in advance. Places are confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, and taking into consideration the applicant’s level and objectives. A full application is required before acceptance to any open-enrolment programme.

Note: all our open-enrolment programmes are taught in English and participants should be able to exchange complex views, listen and learn through the medium of English.

Depending on your nationality and on which campus you will be taking the programme, you might need to apply for a visa. Please check directly with the local embassy. If you do need a visa, please contact the Executive Education Admissions & Customer support team and they will be happy to provide you with a formal invitation to help you in the process.

For application on Europe Campus, contact:
Samia Sadoun on +33 (0)1 60 72 44 04
[email protected]

For application on Asia Campus, contact:
Tan Ai Lin on +65 67 99 53 77
[email protected]

For application on Abu Dhabi Campus, contact:
Henrike Lavender on +971 2 651 5200
[email protected]

Depending on the programme you are applying to, accommodation may be reserved either by INSEAD or by yourself, choosing either the campus residences or a local hotel. Full details on accommodation choices, along with INSEAD preferential rates, are provided to all participants 4 to 6 weeks before the programme starts. 

The approximate cost of on-campus accommodation is as follows:

• Fontainebleau is €850 per week
• Singapore S$1540 per week
• Abu Dhabi AED 6300 per week.

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Class sizes may vary from programme to programme, however generally speaking there are circa 30 participants per class.

Our Open Programmes require participants to come prepared and devote time to pre-reading material before the start of the programme. Every programme is different in the demands placed on pre-reading, please get in touch with our specialist programme advisor team for detailed information.

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The programme is only offered in Fontainebleau, France campus and Singapore campus.

 Yes, if you come with someone from the company you consult for.

The programme is ideally designed for first-time managers who will take on management responsibilities within 6 months after completion of the programme or who already have management experience but for less than two years.  The programme is designed for participants who make the transition from individual contributor to managers.

The programme is tailored for general or functional managers who lead teams dispersed across two or more countries; focusing on the precise challenges of working across national boundaries and geographical distances.

The programme is designed for specialists in project planning and implementation, senior managers and general managers who have crucial responsibilities in business units.  

The Strategic Marketing Programme is not directed towards B2B. Instead, it focuses more generally on designing and executing a marketing plan, equipping participants with a thorough understanding of marketing strategy and how to make best use of all the elements of the marketing mix to deliver successful marketing plans in an international context.

Whilst we welcome a wide variety of sectors, the most common are pharmaceuticals, petroleum, electronics and industrial chemicals.

Yes, if you have at least six months to one year of experience working with a board. Participants must demonstrate that they possess the credibility and competencies required to assume board-level responsibilities, and have sufficient exposure to board matters to fully benefit from and contribute to a programme that involves role-play, simulations and exchanges with other participants who sit on boards. 

The INSEAD Certificate in Corporate Governance offers an opportunity for directors to prove – and improve – their effectiveness and excellence. It is designed to be a global credential for board members operating internationally – one of the first of its kind offered by an academic institution.The certificate attests to a director’s commitment to continuously develop her or his effectiveness and excellence, by applying and building upon the skills and knowledge acquired through successful attendance of the International Directors Programme.

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants can apply for the certificate. The Certificate requires that participants write a paper to prove not only that they have acquired the skills but also that they are able to apply them – and reflect on this application.  That’s the “continuous learning” we like participants to leave the programme with, and the Certification paper is a concrete exercise to induce such an attitude.

After successful completion of the International Directors Programme, participants are invited to join the IDP Network, a growing community composed of chairs and directors. The IDP Corporate Governance Network also provides guidance to the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre (ICGC) on INSEAD's future corporate governance offer and possible partnerships, as well as sponsoring joint activities with ICGC for IDP members.

Events such as INSEAD Directors Forum are organised on a regular basis to hand out certificates and as an opportunity to meet, share experiences, and connect with the faculty on the latest developments.

Upon successful completion of the International Directors Programme, participants get a 1-year provisional membership access to the exclusive INSEAD alumni network.

Holders of the INSEAD Corporate Governance Certificate become part of the INSEAD alumni community, joining 56,000+ alumni around the world.

Programmes that offer full alumni status include: the Advanced Management Programme, Transition to General Management, the Management Acceleration Programme, LEAP and The Challenge of Leadership, as well as the INSEAD Certificate in Corporate Governance and the Certificate in Global Management. Only graduates of our world-famous MBA and other Master Programmes, and participants from these carefully selected Open Programmes are eligible for this status.

The start date depends on which programme you choose from a list of 40+ Open Enrolment Programmes or the Customised Programme that your company organised. You need to accumulate a total of 15 days within a 4-year timeline to be eligible for the certificate. Obtaining the Certificate in Global Management is a culmination of completing a series of programmes within 4 years. For further information on programme dates, you can access the full list here.

The Client may cancel the Application Form by giving INSEAD written notice at any time to the INSEAD Executive Education Department.

If the Client cancels the Application Form before the content of the first week is released no cancellation fee shall apply. If the Client Cancels the Application Form after the content of the first week is released, the Client shall be liable to pay INSEAD 100% of the cost of Tuition fee.

To read the full terms and conditions please click here.

Innovation in the Age of Disruption enables you to understand how to leverage innovation to respond to change, particularly change driven by digital transformation. The programme focuses on the people, process, and philosophy of innovative companies to help you develop your ability to innovate by generating more ideas and putting them into action.

The programme is designed for:

• Professionals who want to build their capabilities to innovate, and translate these skills into a competitive advantage for their organisation
• Executives who are impacted by digital disruption
• ​Leaders who want to help their organisation become agile, transforming it into a vehicle of innovation

French VAT

According to French tax regulations, face-to-face (i.e. in person) programmes of less than 8 consecutive working days delivered in France are considered as educational events under Article 53 of the VAT Directive 2006/112. As a result they are taxable at the place where these events take place, i.e. in France, and these programmes are therefore subject to French VAT at a 20% rate, even when invoiced to foreign companies.

If your business is registered in another European Union member state, your entity should be able to apply for a refund through your own country’s tax portal. A valid VAT number still needs to be provided.

If your business is registered outside of the European Union, your entity may claim a VAT refund – however it should appoint a tax representative in France that will apply through the portal of the French tax authorities. Please contact your local tax advisor to handle the VAT refund procedure.

More information can be found on the following link: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/eu-vat-rules-topic/vat-refunds_en

Singaporean GST

For programmes invoiced from Singapore, GST applies unless a “GST letter” is completed and signed. Please note that for Singaporean clients, GST always applies.

Abu Dhabi VAT

For programmes invoiced from Abu Dhabi, VAT applies unless a “Client Residency Declaration” is completed and signed. Please note that for Abu Dhabi clients, VAT always applies.

Other tax considerations

INSEAD may also have to invoice a higher amount than the one listed, to take into account any withholding tax or indirect tax applying to the payment, in accordance with the client’s local legislation.

Please note that INSEAD is not qualified to give any tax advice to its clients, and the comments provided here are purely informative, they cannot be considered as tax or legal advice. For any confirmation on your rights and obligations under existing tax laws, we invite you to contact your local authorities or your tax advisor.

Comme pour nos formations en présentiel, nous avons une procédure de candidature et d’admission pour chacun de nos programmes en ligne, pour établir un groupe de participants diversifié et motivé qui assure la richesse de l’expérience. Il est important pour tous les participants que le programme rassemble des participants ayant une bonne expérience préalable du management général, un véritable savoir-faire professionnel et des responsabilités dans l’entreprise.

Le formulaire d’inscription demande aux candidats de préciser leur expérience professionnelle et leur motivation à participer au programme. Les admissions se font sur la base du « premier arrivé, premier servi », en tenant compte de l’adéquation du participant au programme, de ses objectifs de formation, de sa contribution potentielle au programme et de la diversité de la classe constituée.

Certains programmes en accès libre comportent également un entretien avec le directeur du programme dans le cadre de la sélection. Le conseiller du programme et le Comité des admissions pourront vous indiquer si cet entretien est prévu lorsque vous remettrez votre demande d’inscription.

Nous vous recommandons de soumettre votre demande d’inscription complète au plus vite, et de préférence six semaines avant le début du programme. Le Comité des admissions examinera votre candidature et vous informera dès que possible de sa décision.

Nous insistons beaucoup sur la diversité et sommes probablement la seule école où vous trouverez 30 nationalités différentes au sein d’une même classe. Comme pour nos programmes de formation en présentiel, ce programme inclura des participants de tous les secteurs d’activité et de toutes les nationalités. Leur point commun ? Le désir d’apprendre sur les sujets abordés, de discuter avec leurs collègues participants pour acquérir une perspective globale et pour développer les outils qu’ils appliqueront ensuite dans leur travail au quotidien.

Avec cette richesse de perspectives nationales et culturelles différentes, vous commencerez à voir les choses autrement. Cette remise en cause de vos idées traditionnelles vous fera prendre conscience de nouvelles possibilités. Vous commencerez à comprendre comment pensent des gens très différents.

A l’INSEAD, vous n’apprenez jamais tout seul. Pour que ce soit aussi le cas dans une formation en ligne, nous avons créé une communauté d’apprentissage qui inclut les participants, les membres du corps enseignant et le learning coach. Le learning coach joue un rôle essentiel pour assurer des discussions stimulantes sur le contenu, pour encourager la collaboration entre participants, ainsi que pour soigneusement guider les participants dans la conception de leur Action Learning Project.

Un learning coach est disponible durant toute la formation pour faire progresser la discussion et favoriser les échanges avec tous les participants, tout en les aidant à apprendre. Au début du programme, les participants peuvent partager leurs objectifs de formation avec le learning coach qui suivra leur progression jusqu’à la fin.

The payment and application to this programme are online. Your application will be reviewed by the  INSEAD Admissions Committee, and we will notify you over the coming weeks of the outcome. Applicants who are unsuccessful in their application will be contacted and will receive full reimbursement of the fee paid.

INSEAD Online programmes are not eligible for continuing education or professional development units.

INSEAD Online programmes are not eligible for continuing education or professional development unit. 

No, this programme is not eligible for the Certificate in Global Management.

You can click the apply button on the certificate web page and submit your application via the e-portal.

If you have already completed the first programme of the certificate track (Negotiation Fundamentals) and now with wish to continue to the second programme, then you can apply directly to the second programme Strategic Negotiations programme via the website.

If you would like to start your learning path without committing to all three programmes, then you can apply to the first programme in the certificate track, Negotiation Fundamentals, via the website.

If you need more details, please contact our advisor on [email protected]

You can click the apply button on the certificate web page and submit your application via the e-portal.

If you have already completed the first programme of the certificate track (Negotiation Fundamentals) and now with to continue to the second programme, then you can apply directly to the second programme Negotiation Dynamics programme via the website.

If you would like to start your learning path without committing to all three programmes, then you can apply to the first programme in the certificate track, Negotiation Fundamentals, via the website.

If you need more details, please contact our advisor on [email protected]

Yes, you can complete the programmes in less than two years.

For full terms and conditions please click here.

We have put together a document that details some of the additional expenses that you may incur while on a programme at INSEAD. Please note that this is for your reference only, as further information will be given to you at the time of your registration.

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Both Fontainebleau and Singapore campuses have:

• An international business library with books, periodicals and online access to business and management issues
• A restaurant in which lunches are served buffet-style, with a wide variety allowing you to select dishes according to taste and dietary requirements
• A health and fitness centre on the Fontainebleau campus and within easy access of the Singapore campus
• A bookshop selling a wide variety of business books, international newspapers and magazines, stationery, basic toiletries, postcards, maps and souvenirs

Our Abu Dhabi Campus, centrally located in downtown Abu Dhabi, is INSEAD’s regional hub to the Middle East.

• Five star catering is supplied at the Centre during each programme, allowing participants to choose from a wide selection of local and international delicacies, and to mingle with one another in the dining room.
• Our library houses the latest INSEAD books as well as a small but growing collection of textbooks, general business books, reference and guide books. It offers a comfortable and quiet space for studying.
• Participants are housed in nearby hotels, which generally fulfill their health and fitness facility needs, in addition to shops which cater for everyday requirements.

Programmes that offer alumni status include: the Advanced Management Programme, Transition to General Management, the Management Acceleration Programme, LEAP: Leadership Excellence through Awareness and Practice, the International Directors Programme and the Challenge of Leadership. Only graduates of our world-famous MBA and other Master Programmes, and participants from these carefully selected Open Programmes are eligible for this status.

This programme is not suited to HR executives whose role is primarily administrative or compliance oriented. Hence the tools included do not cover any operational, day-to-day HR functions.

No, sorry, the programme criteria require a minimum of two people per company. Participants can be family members or trusted non-family members.

Our goal is to have participants walk away with new ideas on how to incorporate their organisation’s sustainability initiatives more cohesively with their corporate strategy and innovation efforts and effect different ways of engaging key stakeholders. Much of the discussion would also centre around your role in leading such a change for your organisation and better understanding of how to quantify it’s impact internally and externally. 

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Yes, you are positively encouraged to do so. The two modules allow a highly practical approach from planning and reflection to application and between-module coaching.

Participants will, on average, be in their mid-30s

Yes, Strategic R&D Management is directed at those who manage R&D teams, as well as those who work closely with the R&D function 

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Please take a moment to read through the INSEAD Executive Education Open Enrolment General Terms and Conditions.

Yes. To complete the application for the International Directors Programme, applicants are required to provide 2 letters of recommendation along with the other required documents detailed in the Application Process section.

Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption develops an integrated strategy framework to navigate disruption while illustrating at every step how to apply the fundamental tools and concepts to digital business settings. It will improve your capabilities as a strategist in the context of digital businesses.

The programme is a meeting place for two groups. It is designed for:

• Executives who are in traditional leadership positions - of business units, products and functions - who need to better leverage digital in their current leadership activities
• Executives who already have deep expertise and passion for digital and whose roles and projects are becoming increasingly strategic for their organisations.  

Together you will learn how to drive a strategic approach to digital opportunities in your organisations.

Given the strategic orientation of the programme, participants should typically have at least 10 years of professional experience.

Payment to this programme is online. Please click on 'Submit', then click on 'Payment' to proceed with your payment and application submission. Your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee, and we will notify you over the coming weeks of the outcome. Applicants who are unsuccessful in their application will be contacted and will receive full reimbursement of the fee paid.

Developing Emerging Leaders is designed to help emerging leaders adapt to the challenges faced by organisations in a fast-paced digital environment. It will equip you with the skills needed to lead yourself – and then translate that knowledge into leading others and forming effective team collaborations in the digital age.

The programme is designed for:

• Professionals across industries who are progressing from being in an individual contributor role to leading a team of individual performers
• Emerging leaders who are having to adapt to the demands of managing people and forming collaborations in a fast-changing digital environment

Stratégie des Affaires et Performance Financière est conçu pour vous inculquer les principaux outils et perspectives tirés de la stratégie et de la finance, qui vous aideront à acquérir une capacité de réflexion stratégique et un savoir-faire financier. Le programme vous aidera à comprendre l’évolution du programme stratégique d’une entreprise, puis à utiliser cette compréhension pour identifier des opportunités concrètes d’élaboration de la stratégie, d’alignement dans l’organisation et, en fin de compte, d’amélioration de la performance financière.

Le programme a été pensé pour:

• Des hauts potentiels souhaitant accélérer leur développement et devenir dirigeants d’entreprise
• Des cadres dirigeants dans des fonctions comme les ressources humaines ou les technologies de l’information, désireux de se positionner en tant que partenaires au sein de leurs organisations
• Des responsables de relation client en B2B cherchant à approfondir leur analyse des clients et à se positionner en tant que partenaires stratégiques

La formation devrait vous prendre environ 4 à 6 heures par semaine. La réalisation de l’Action Learning Project (ALP) pourrait requérir 2 heures de plus par semaine. Normalement, vous consacrerez 1 à 2 heures chaque semaine à visionner des vidéoconférences sur des concepts fondamentaux, 1 heure à échanger avec les autres participants au cours de discussions ou à réfléchir aux concepts par le biais de quiz et de réflexions, et 2 à 3 heures par semaine à appliquer les concepts fondamentaux dans le cadre d’un ALP pour en comprendre la pertinence au quotidien.

Bien sûr. L’expérience de la formation est conçue pour encourager les échanges et simuler autant que possible l’expérience d’une formation en présentiel. Les participants peuvent échanger entre eux dans les forums de discussion répartis sur toute la plateforme. En outre, ils peuvent choisir de travailler en groupe avec des collègues de leur classe sur l’Action Learning Project. Ils ont aussi la possibilité d’échanger lors des conferences téléphoniques avec les professeurs.

Oui. Actuellement, nous ne supportons pas l’accès hors ligne du contenu et vous devrez donc être connecté pour avoir accès au contenu du programme.

Le Client peut annuler la demande d’inscription en informant par écrit le Département Executive Education de l’INSEAD.
Si le Client annule la demande d’inscription avant la publication du contenu de la première semaine, aucun frais d’annulation ne sera appliqué. Si le Client annule la demande d’inscription après publication du contenu de la première semaine, le Client devra s’acquitter de la totalité des frais d’inscription auprès de l’INSEAD.

Le Gouvernement Français a pris des engagements forts pour permettre aux entreprises de « former plutôt que de licencier » en prenant à sa charge 100% des frais de formation jusqu’à 1500€ TTC par salarié au chômage partiel.

C’est une opportunité unique pour les entreprises françaises de mettre à profit la période actuelle pour améliorer l’employabilité et la montée en compétences de ses salariés.

Pour en savoir plus et commencer les demarches, nous vous invitons a consulter les sites ci-dessous:

• Formation professionnelle des salariés en activité partielle – un apercu
• FNE-Formation: Quelles etapes a suivre?
• FNE-Formation: Questions-réponses

Absolutely, and we actually encourage participants to attend in teams in order to maximise the learning and impact. We also offer a special reduction fee for groups of executives attending from the same organisation, so please feel free to contact us for more details. 

Negotiation Fundamentals is an introduction to the full negotiation learning path offered by INSEAD Executive Education.

The programme is most suitable for:

• Professionals who want to master the fundamentals of negotiations and build a strong foundation, to complement further studies on the subject
• Executives who want to increase emotional intelligence, decision-making, and leadership skills 
• Leaders looking to enhance personal collaboration, assertiveness, persuasion, empathy, as well as their ability to get things done with and through other people
• Participants who wish to complete an official Certificate in Negotiation with INSEAD.
• Particularly suitable for those working in sales or procurement, individuals or teams dealing with high value deals, including financial transactions, partnerships or government.

Upon successful completion of all programme activities participants are issued a verified certificate of completion.

Yes, you can complete the programmes in less than two years.

No. Actually, if you submit an application for the full certificate, you will receive the first programme (Negotiation Fundamentals) free of charge. If you apply for each of the programmes separately then the cost is the standard fee listed for each of the 3 programmes.  

Participants can cancel or defer an application without penalty as long as written confirmation is received at least 45 days before the commencement of the programme. Please click here for more information about the cancellation policy.

The programme fee covers tuition, course materials, lunches on working days as well as the opening and closing dinners. It does not include travel, accommodation and other incidentals. Participants will have to settle accommodation expenses and other incidentals before the end of the programme.

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The INSEAD Certificate in Global Management is a formal recognition of your commitment to continuous learning and professional development and can be completed over a four-year period. You will be taught by world-class thought leaders in their fields and will be exposed to cutting-edge research and the latest trends. For more information, please click here.

We do not encourage participants from the same company in the same session unless the senior executives belong to different divisions.

It's a very intensive rpogramme. The first day focuses on the fundamentals of any strategy, the second day allows full applicatioon of this strategy and the last day tackles strategic issues. 

Yes. This programme is designed for senior executives making business significant decisions for their organisation. Your peers in class will be general managers, heads of divisions and profit centre managers. Senior executives whose job it is to increase and direct their organisation’s sustainability-related activities as also welcomed. 

Yes. The programme is designed for senior line managers and executives directly involved in running collaborative efforts and making the key decisions surrounding alliances and partnerships.

Yes, we welcome a wide variety of sectors and industries on the programme. This diversity adds to the learning and experience.

During the programme, participants go through a Board Process Simulation, where they are assigned different roles on a board of a disguised real company. In addition to that, there is a 360 Degree assessment - a tool which enables leaders to compare their self-perceptions with the observations of colleagues who know them well.

The INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre (ICGC) holds events such as the INSEAD Directors Forum on a regular basis as an opportunity to meet, share experiences, and connect with the faculty on the latest developments.

Le programme est conçu pour que toute la classe apprenne ensemble, à un certain rythme d’une semaine sur l’autre, tout en offrant suffisamment de souplesse chaque semaine pour que les participants étudient le contenu à leur gré.

Le programme comporte 7 semaines de contenu. Le contenu de chaque semaine est publié le vendredi, et vous avez deux semaines pour étudier le contenu d’une semaine donnée. Au-delà de ce délai, vous ne pourrez plus gagner de points pour la semaine en question. Si, par exemple, la Semaine 1 démarre le vendredi 1er juillet, vous aurez jusqu’au dimanche 17 juillet pour visionner ce contenu de la Semaine 1. A la fin de la dernière semaine de formation, vous aurez deux semaines de plus pour terminer le Travail Final, l’Action Learning Project, et pour les Peer Reviews.

Lorsqu’une semaine de contenu a été lancée, vous pouvez vous connecter à tout moment, et étudier le contenu hebdomadaire à votre propre rythme, car la conception de la formation est asynchrone. De temps à autre, les enseignants peuvent organiser une conference téléphonique, à des horaires déterminés, et vous devrez être en ligne à ce moment-là. Ces conférences téléphoniques sont normalement organisées au cours de l’après-midi (CET) pour convenir au plus grand nombre possible de participants du monde entier. Nous enregistrerons également ces discussions pour les participants qui n’auront pu y participer directement à la session.

Business Strategy and Financial Performance is designed to give you the key tools and perspectives from strategy and finance to help build your strategic thinking and financial acumen. The programme will help you understand the evolving strategic agenda of a company, and then leverage that understanding to identify concrete opportunities to elaborate the strategy, drive organizational alignment, and to ultimately enhance financial performance. The programme is designed for:

• High potentials looking to accelerate their development as business leaders
• Executives in functions such as HR and IT looking to improve their ability to act as business partners within their organisations
• Those responsible for B2B client relationships looking to deepen their customer understanding and to position themselves as strategic partners

Leadership Communication with Impact is designed to help leaders improve their impact, performance and effectiveness as communicators. It equips you with the tools, techniques and skills to build your communication capacity at all levels – whether it be interpersonal, organisational or external, and enable you to become a leader communicator who connects and resonates with any stakeholders.

The programme is designed for executives in leadership positions at all levels looking to improve their impact and performance through more effective leadership communication.

Leading Organisations in Disruptive Times is an online programme that takes a closer look at the challenges facing senior leaders today– from conducting fair decision-making processes to enabling their organisations to navigate wider political and cultural challenges.

Building on cutting-edge research, the programme will develop your ability to drive faster decision-making, accelerate change processes, and cut through difficult cultural challenges. It will provide you with a set of concepts and tools enabling you to lead your organisation with impact and efficiency – maximising its performance in changing times.

This programme is designed for senior executives and general managers responsible for setting and implementing the strategic direction of their organisation. It is also relevant for executives preparing to transition into such roles.

Financial Analysis for Non-Financial Managers accelerates your understanding of the core financial dimensions of business. The programme empowers you with a robust valuation-based framework to make strategic decisions on future investments – and to assess the impact of past decisions you and your business have taken.

The programme is designed for executives who require a better understanding of the financial impact of strategic choices. They are typically:

• Decision makers within an organization overseeing significant resources
• Mid- to senior-level executives without extensive training in accounting or finance
• From functional areas outside of Finance, including: Operations; Marketing; Research and Engineering; Legal; Strategy; and General Management

Together you will learn how to drive a strategic approach to digital opportunities in your organisations.

Given the strategic orientation of the programme, participants should typically have at least 10 years of professional experience.

Non, ce programme n’est pas éligible au Certificate in Global Management.

Bien sûr. Nous limitons délibérément la taille des classes pour avoir beaucoup de temps dans les échanges entre professeurs et participants. Les participants peuvent espérer au minimum une conference téléphonique avec les enseignants pour discuter du contenu du cours. De plus, les enseignants lisent de temps en temps vos commentaires sur les forums de discussion de la plateforme et répondent à vos questions dans des vidéos pré-enregistrées. Les professeurs sont également aidés dans ces échanges par le learning coach qui sert de passerelle entre les participants et les enseignants.

Les programmes en ligne de l’INSEAD sont accessibles sur des ordinateurs de bureau, des ordinateurs portables, des tablettes et des smartphones.
Les navigateurs actuellement supportés (en général, le support des deux versions les plus récentes des navigateurs) sont:

Chrome: version 31+
Safari: version 7+
Firefox: version 26+
E: version 10+

L’application utilise des approches modernes de développement du Web (HTML 5) de sorte qu’elle s’adapte aux écrans des ordinateurs de bureau, ordinateurs portables, tablettes et smartphones sans besoin de logiciels ou modules comme adobe flash player.

A compter du 1er septembre 2018, une TVA de 20% sera appliquée et devra être acquittée pour tous les participants de programmes de moins de 8 jours en France.

Dans le cas de programmes en modules, chaque module est considéré comme un programme séparé à des fins de TVA. Les modules d’une durée de moins de 8 jours consécutifs hors week-ends se verront également une TVA de 20%.

Si votre entreprise est enregistrée dans un pays de l’Union européenne (dans la plupart des régions), vous pouvez remplir le formulaire de déclaration de la TVA en ligne.

Comment demander le remboursement de la TVA ?
Vous pouvez faire cette demande en ligne, auprès des autorités du pays dans lequel est domiciliée votre entreprise. Si vous avez droit à un remboursement, les autorités transmettront votre demande aux autorités de l’autre pays. La procédure de remboursement de la TVA est harmonisée au niveau européen. Pour un résumé des procédures de remboursement de la TVA indiquant les responsabilités des autorités fiscales nationales, veuillez cliquer ici

Il est nécessaire de fournir un numéro de TVA.

Qui contacter pour des questions sur mon remboursement ?
Votre principal contact est le fournisseur / agent de remboursement de la TVA mentionné sur vos documents de demande de remboursement. Pour être sûr de disposer des informations correctes, vous pouvez également prendre contact avec les Points de contact nationaux.

Si votre entreprise est établie hors Union européenne

Transforming Your Business with AI gives you a deep understanding of how AI is deployed in business, so that you can see what it can (and cannot) do for you and your organisation. The programme equips you with practical frameworks and templates to work with data scientists and programmers, showing you how to commission analysis and analyse the results you receive.

The programme is delivered for:

• Senior executives who want to understand how they can make their organisations AI-ready
• Leaders and senior executives seeking the comprehensive perspective they need to lead in a digital world, with a focus on strategic understanding, organisational wisdom and innovation-based capabilities
• Senior managers seeking to build their own capabilities in strategy, leadership and innovation, while developing personalised, actionable plans

No. Actually, if you submit an application for the full certificate, you will receive the first programme (Negotiation Fundamentals) free of charge. If you apply for each of the programmes separately then the cost is the standard fee listed for each of the 3 programmes.  

Yes, completing the Negotiation Fundamentals programme is a pre-requisite.

Please note that this programme is only open to past participants of the Strategic Negotiations programme OR the Negotiation Dynamics programme.

• Professionals looking to acquire highly advanced skills in negotiation and to train for specific scenarios, such as negotiating virtually, multiparty negotiation and cross-cultural negotiations
• Leaders who wish to advance their ability to drive consensus and alignment in complex workplace negotiations
• Participants who wish to complete an official INSEAD Certificate in Negotiation.

Your programme contact will communicate this to you individually by email, prior to the programme start.

Please refer to the email from our programme team or the programme schedule to see when you need to connect to Study@INSEAD for details of your live programme details, and to the Online Learning platform to access your self-paced online learning modules.

Please take a moment to read through the INSEAD school catalogue for programmes offered at the San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation.

For Open Enrolment cancellation policy details, please refer to Executive Education Open Enrolment Programme General Terms and Conditions.

Places on the programmes are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis, taking into consideration the applicant's level, objectives and the diversity of the classes. We recommend that you submit your completed application as early as possible, preferably six weeks prior to programme commencement. The Admissions Committee will review your application and advise you on the outcome as soon as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about which programme may best suit your objectives or for any additional information. 

Some Open Programmes also involve an interview with the programme director as part of the application process. The programme advisor and admissions committee will be able to advise if an interview is necessary when you submit your application.

Your dedicated programme coordinator will be in touch around 8 weeks prior to your programme start date to communicate information about accommodation.

The approximate cost of on-campus accommodation in Fontainebleau is €850 per week, in Singapore S$1540 per week, and in Abu Dhabi AED 6300 per week.

For more information on accommodation on Fontainebleau campus click here. 

For more information on accommodation on Singapore campus click here. 

For more information on accommodation on Abu Dhabi campus click here.

Your dedicated programme coordinator will be in touch around 8 weeks prior to your programme start date to communicate information about accommodation.

The approximate cost of on-campus accommodation in Fontainebleau is €850 per week, in Singapore S$1540 per week, and in Abu Dhabi AED 6300 per week.

For more information on accommodation on Fontainebleau campus click here. 

For more information on accommodation on Singapore campus click here. 

For more information on accommodation on Abu Dhabi campus click here.

The programme fee covers tuition, course materials, lunches on working days as well as the opening and closing dinners. It does not include travel, accommodation and other incidentals.

Participants will have to settle accommodation expenses and other incidentals before the end of the programme.

We encourage you to check directly with your embassy to determine whether you need an entry visa for the country where the programme will be held.

We encourage you to check directly with your embassy to determine whether you need an entry visa for the country where the programme will be held.

We have put together a document that details some of the additional expenses that you may incur while on a programme at INSEAD. Please note that this is for your reference only, as further information will be given to you at the time of your registration.

• Fontainebleau Campus
• Singapore Campus
• Abu Dhabi Campus

We have put together a document that details some of the additional expenses that you may incur while on a programme at INSEAD. Please note that this is for your reference only, as further information will be given to you at the time of your registration.

• Fontainebleau Campus
• Singapore Campus
• Abu Dhabi Campus

View Fontainebleau campus map and directions 

View Singapore campus map and directions

View Abu Dhabi campus map and directions

Taking an Executive Education programme is an important investment in your development. As a participant, you want to be in the most suitable programme with the best impact and your company needs to view it as an investment worth making. Therefore, you sometimes need to build a ‘business case’ to clearly outline why the programme is appropriate. You may need to demonstrate the value and benefits of INSEAD’s Executive Education programmes for your organisation, your department, your team and yourself.

Click here to find out how you can make the case to enrol on an Executive Education programme at INSEAD.

For admitted participants and depending on the programme, an invoice will be sent to the person indicated on the application form as from 4 months before the beginning of the programme.

Payment is due on receipt of the invoice and should be received before the course starts. Further payment details are given on the invoice.

Any queries regarding invoice matters for programmes on the Fontainebleau campus may be directed to [email protected].

Any queries regarding invoice matters for programmes on the Asia and Abu Dhabi campuses may be directed to the Admissions Team at [email protected].

1. Contact an expert advisor for programme information and for guidance through the process
2. Submit your complete application form
3. Receive acceptance notification email by the Admissions Team
4. Make payment for the programme upon receipt of the invoice

Before submitting your application, please ensure that all relevant documents have been included so that your application is complete.

• Session you are applying for
• Exact company name, contact and address for invoicing (if applicable)
• Objectives in attending the programme
• VAT number (for countries in the EU)
• CV and updated employment record
• Company application form (when requested)
• Candidate and sponsor's signatures

Both Fontainebleau and Singapore campuses have:

• A Research & Learning Hub with books, periodicals and online access to business and management issues
• A restaurant in which lunches are served buffet-style, with a wide variety allowing you to select dishes according to taste and dietary requirements
• A health and fitness centre on the Fontainebleau campus and within easy access of the Singapore campus
• A bookshop selling a wide variety of business books, international newspapers and magazines, stationery, basic toiletries, postcards, maps and souvenirs

Our Abu Dhabi Campus, centrally located in downtown Abu Dhabi, is INSEAD’s regional hub to the Middle East.

• Five-star catering is supplied at the Centre during each programme, allowing participants to choose from a wide selection of local and international delicacies, and to mingle with one another in the dining room
• Our Research & Learning Hub is a comfortable and quiet space for studying, housing the latest INSEAD books as well as a small collection of textbooks, general business books, and reference and guide books
• Participants are housed in nearby hotels, which generally fulfil their health and fitness facility needs, in addition to shops which cater for everyday requirements

A complete application form must be submitted to the Executive Education Open-Enrolment Admissions and Customer support team.

An application is only considered complete if it has been signed by all the relevant parties:

1. The applicant
2. Sponsor(s), if applying through your employer

The Admissions Committee reviews all applications to ensure that each participant fulfils the requirements and any pre-requisite request for the programme. The Admissions Team will then confirm if you are accepted onto the programme.

Should you not be admitted onto your chosen programme, a follow-up conversation between you and the programme advisor is conducted to determine which other programme might be suitable or relevant.

Places on the programmes are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis, taking into consideration the applicant's level, objectives and the diversity of the classes. We recommend that you submit your completed application as early as possible, preferably six weeks prior to programme commencement. The Admissions Committee will review your application and advise you on the outcome as soon as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about which programme may best suit your objectives or for any additional information. 

Some Open Programmes also involve an interview with the programme director as part of the application process. The programme advisor and admissions committee will be able to advise if an interview is necessary when you submit your application.

A complete application form must be submitted to the Executive Education Open-Enrolment Admissions and Customer support team.

An application is only considered complete if it has been signed by all the relevant parties:

1. The applicant
2. Sponsor(s), if applying through your employer

The Admissions Committee reviews all applications to ensure that each participant fulfils the requirements and any pre-requisite request for the programme. The Admissions Team will then confirm if you are accepted onto the programme.

Should you not be admitted onto your chosen programme, a follow-up conversation between you and the programme advisor is conducted to determine which other programme might be suitable or relevant.

1. Contact an expert advisor for programme information and for guidance through the process
2. Submit your complete application form
3. Receive acceptance notification email by the Admissions Team
4. Make payment for the programme upon receipt of the invoice

Before submitting your application, please ensure that all relevant documents have been included so that your application is complete.

Please take a moment to read through the INSEAD Executive Education Open Enrolment General Terms and Conditions.

French VAT

According to French tax regulations, face-to-face (i.e. in person) programmes of less than 8 consecutive working days delivered in France are considered as educational events under Article 53 of the VAT Directive 2006/112. As a result they are taxable at the place where these events take place, i.e. in France, and these programmes are therefore subject to French VAT at a 20% rate, even when invoiced to foreign companies.

If your business is registered in another European Union member state, your entity should be able to apply for a refund through your own country’s tax portal. A valid VAT number still needs to be provided.

If your business is registered outside of the European Union, your entity may claim a VAT refund – however it should appoint a tax representative in France that will apply through the portal of the French tax authorities. Please contact your local tax advisor to handle the VAT refund procedure.

More information can be found on the following link: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/eu-vat-rules-topic/vat-refunds_en

Singaporean GST

For programmes invoiced from Singapore, GST applies unless a “GST letter” is completed and signed. Please note that for Singaporean clients, GST always applies.

Abu Dhabi VAT

For programmes invoiced from Abu Dhabi, VAT applies unless a “Client Residency Declaration” is completed and signed. Please note that for Abu Dhabi clients, VAT always applies.

Other tax considerations

INSEAD may also have to invoice a higher amount than the one listed, to take into account any withholding tax or indirect tax applying to the payment, in accordance with the client’s local legislation.

Please note that INSEAD is not qualified to give any tax advice to its clients, and the comments provided here are purely informative, they cannot be considered as tax or legal advice. For any confirmation on your rights and obligations under existing tax laws, we invite you to contact your local authorities or your tax advisor.

For admitted participants and depending on the programme, an invoice will be sent to the person indicated on the application form as from 4 months before the beginning of the programme.

Payment is due on receipt of the invoice and should be received before the course starts. Further payment details are given on the invoice.

Any queries regarding invoice matters for programmes on the Fontainebleau campus may be directed to [email protected].

Any queries regarding invoice matters for programmes on the Asia and Abu Dhabi campuses may be directed to the Admissions Team at [email protected].

The programme fee covers tuition, course materials, lunches on working days as well as the opening and closing dinners. It does not include travel, accommodation and other incidentals.

Participants will have to settle accommodation expenses and other incidentals before the end of the programme.

Given the on-going impact of COVID-19 and the implications on you and your organisation as we learn to navigate the crisis on both a personal and professional level, we have reviewed our application policy so that we may continue to support your future development plans.

From 1st September 2021, the below cancellation and transfer policy applies to live virtual, blended and face-to-face programmes. For more details, please speak to a programme advisor.

Please note that cancellation of participation (including substitutions/transfers/postponement) must be confirmed in writing (via email).

For more details, please refer to Open Enrolment Programmes: Cancellation Policy.

Taking an Executive Education programme is an important investment in your development. As a participant, you want to be in the most suitable programme with the best impact and your company needs to view it as an investment worth making. Therefore, you sometimes need to build a ‘business case’ to clearly outline why the programme is appropriate. You may need to demonstrate the value and benefits of INSEAD’s Executive Education programmes for your organisation, your department, your team and yourself.

Click here to find out how you can make the case to enrol on an Executive Education programme at INSEAD.

Both Fontainebleau and Singapore campuses have:

• A Research & Learning Hub with books, periodicals and online access to business and management issues
• A restaurant in which lunches are served buffet-style, with a wide variety allowing you to select dishes according to taste and dietary requirements
• A health and fitness centre on the Fontainebleau campus and within easy access of the Singapore campus
• A bookshop selling a wide variety of business books, international newspapers and magazines, stationery, basic toiletries, postcards, maps and souvenirs

Our Abu Dhabi Campus, centrally located in downtown Abu Dhabi, is INSEAD’s regional hub to the Middle East.

• Five-star catering is supplied at the Centre during each programme, allowing participants to choose from a wide selection of local and international delicacies, and to mingle with one another in the dining room
• Our Research & Learning Hub is a comfortable and quiet space for studying, housing the latest INSEAD books as well as a small collection of textbooks, general business books, and reference and guide books
• Participants are housed in nearby hotels, which generally fulfil their health and fitness facility needs, in addition to shops which cater for everyday requirements

View Fontainebleau campus map and directions 

View Singapore campus map and directions

View Abu Dhabi campus map and directions

Payment to this programme is online. Please click on 'Submit', then click on 'Payment' to proceed with your payment and application submission. Your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee, and we will notify you over the coming weeks of the outcome. Applicants who are unsuccessful in their application will be contacted and will receive full reimbursement of the fee paid.

The Client may cancel the Application Form by giving INSEAD written notice at any time to the INSEAD Executive Education Department.

If the Client cancels the Application Form before the content of the first week is released no cancellation fee shall apply. If the Client Cancels the Application Form after the content of the first week is released, the Client shall be liable to pay INSEAD 100% of the cost of Tuition fee.

To read the full terms and conditions please click here.

Our aim is to provide a high quality and impactful learning experience for all participants. To successfully complete the programme and receive a certification of participation, you are required to fully attend a minimum of 95% the programme, including all appropriate lectures, sessions, workshops, practical and theoretical activities of the entire programme as required by INSEAD. If you are unable to attend any portion of the Programme, please contact the Executive Education Department.

The INSEAD Certificate in Global Management is a formal recognition of your commitment to continuous learning and professional development and can be completed over a four-year period. You will be taught by world-class thought leaders in their fields and will be exposed to cutting-edge research and the latest trends. For more information, please click here.

All our Open Programmes are taught in English and participants should be able to exchange complex views, listen and learn through the medium of English.

INSEAD Lead the Future's programme manager will be in touch around 8 weeks prior to the on-campus Capstone and Graduation start date to communicate information about accommodation.

The approximate cost of on-campus accommodation in Fontainebleau is €850 per week.

For more information on accommodation on Fontainebleau campus click here. 

INSEAD Lead the Future concludes with a 3-day Capstone and Graduation on our Fontainebleau campus in France. We encourage you to check directly with your embassy to determine whether you need an entry visa for France.

We have put together a document detailing some of the additional expenses that you may incur while attending INSEAD Lead the Future's 3-day Capstone and Graduation on our Fontainebleau campus. Please note that this is for your reference only, as further information will be given to you at the time of your registration.

• Fontainebleau Campus

We have put together a document detailing some of the additional expenses that you may incur while attending INSEAD Lead the Future's 3-day Capstone and Graduation on our Fontainebleau campus. Please note that this is for your reference only, as further information will be given to you at the time of your registration.

• Fontainebleau Campus

If your company or organisation would like to find out more about Lead the Future and the possibility to enrol multiple employees, please send an email to the programme advisor.

Taking an Executive Education programme is an important investment in your development. As a participant, you want to be in the most suitable programme with the best impact and your company needs to view it as an investment worth making. Therefore, you sometimes need to build a ‘business case’ to clearly outline why the programme is appropriate. You may need to demonstrate the value and benefits of INSEAD’s Executive Education programmes for your organisation, your department, your team and yourself.

Click here to find out how you can make the case to enrol on an Executive Education programme at INSEAD.

Similar to our face-to-face programmes, we have an application and admission process in place for Lead the Future to ensure a diverse and motivated group of participants for a rich learning experience. It is important for all participants that the programme brings together different profiles of leaders with different experiences, professional expertise and business responsibility. Visit the Participant Profile page to discover typical LEAD profiles.

The application form asks prospective participants questions around their professional background and motivations to join the programme. It also requests the submission of a mandatory reference via the company application form or self-funded application form. Admissions are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, taking into consideration the applicant’s fit for the programme, their learning objectives, potential contribution to the programme and the diversity within the class.

We recommend that you submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. The admissions committee will review your application and advise you on the outcome as soon as possible. 

A complete application form must be submitted to the Executive Education Enrolment Admissions and Customer support team.

An application is only considered complete if it has been signed by all the relevant parties:

1. The applicant
2. Sponsor(s), if applying through your employer

The Admissions Committee reviews all applications to ensure that each participant fulfils the requirements and any pre-requisite request for the programme. The Admissions Team will then confirm if you are accepted onto the programme.

Should you not be admitted onto your chosen programme, a follow-up conversation between you and the programme advisor is conducted to determine which other programme might be suitable or relevant.

1. Contact an expert advisor for programme information and for guidance through the process
2. Submit your complete application form
3. Receive acceptance notification email by the Admissions Team
4. Make payment for the programme upon receipt of the invoice

Before submitting your application, please ensure that all relevant documents have been included so that your application is complete.
 

• Session you are applying for
• Exact company name, contact and address for invoicing (if applicable)
• Objectives in attending the programme
• VAT number (for countries in the EU)

• CV and updated employment record
• Completed company application form OR Self-funded application form
• Signed and dated Terms and Conditions document
• Candidate (and sponsor's) signature

For admitted participants, an invoice will be sent to the person indicated on the application form approixmately 2 months before the beginning of the programme.

Payment is due on receipt of the invoice and should be received before INSEAD Lead the Future starts. Further payment details are given on the invoice.

Any queries regarding invoice matters may be directed to the Admissions Team at [email protected].

The programme fee covers online tuition, course materials, and all virtual activities including forums, webinars, Townhalls and cocktails. It does not include travel, accommodation, and other incidentals related to the 3-day Capstone and Graduation on our Fontainebleau campus.

Participants will have to settle accommodation expenses and other incidentals before the end of the programme.

The Client may cancel the Application Form by giving INSEAD written notice at any time to the INSEAD Executive Education Department.

If the Client cancels the Application Form before the content of the first week is released no cancellation fee shall apply. If the Client Cancels the Application Form after the content of the first week is released, the Client shall be liable to pay INSEAD 100% of the cost of Tuition fee.

To read the full terms and conditions please click here.

Our Fontainebleau campus has:

• A Research & Learning Hub with books, periodicals and online access to business and management issues
• A restaurant in which lunches are served buffet-style, with a wide variety allowing you to select dishes according to taste and dietary requirements
• A health and fitness centre 
• A bookshop selling a wide variety of business books, international newspapers and magazines, stationery, basic toiletries, postcards, maps and souvenirs

View Fontainebleau campus map and directions 

On-demand means the programme is open all year round with no specific session dates. The learning content is available to participants from the start and there is no specific end date (completion within 3 months). Therefore, participants can set a learning pace that suits them best.

Participants will have access to the programme content for 3 months during which completion of all learning modules is necessary in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

As the programme is on-demand there are no live interactions.

The programme should take approximately 4-6 hours, and potentially may entail up to 2 additional hours/week to complete Action Learning Projects (ALPs). You can expect to devote 1-2 hours per week watching video lectures on fundamental concepts, 1 hour per week on interacting with fellow participants in discussions or reflecting on the concepts through quizzes and reflections, and 2-3 hours per week in applying the fundamental concepts in an ALP to understand their relevance to your everyday work.

The programme should take approximately 4-6 hours/week, and potentially may entail up to 2 additional hours/week to complete other assignments such as role plays. 

The programme is designed in a manner to encourage the whole class to learn together, moving at a certain pace from week to week, while providing enough flexibility within each week for the participants to review the content at their own convenience.
Each week of content is released on a Friday and you have two weeks to complete reviewing the content of a particular week.

While a week is open, you can log in anytime at your convenience and review the weekly content at your own pace, as the learning design is asynchronous. From time-to-time, the faculty will hold live calls, which will take place at a particular time, and you will need to be online at the given time. These live calls would typically take place following the Central European Time to accommodate the maximum participants across the globe. We will also record these live calls for those participants who are unable to join the live session.

This programme has 6 weeks of content.
An online programme always starts with a launch week before the first week of content is released.
After the launch week, the programme content is delivered over 6 consecutive weeks followed by 2 extra weeks to finish the project work and engage in peer review. The programme may also include a pause week(s).

This programme has 4 weeks of content.
An online programme always starts with a launch week before the first week of content is released.
After the launch week, the programme content is delivered over 4 consecutive weeks followed by 2 extra weeks to finish the project work and engage in peer review. The programme may also include a pause week(s).

This programme has 7 weeks of content.
An online programme always starts with a launch week before the first week of content is released.
After the launch week, the programme content is delivered over 7 consecutive weeks followed by 2 extra weeks to finish the project work and engage in peer review. The programme may also include a pause week(s).

No. The programme is fully online and contains a mix of learning content including videos, quizzes and assignments.

No. The programme is fully online and is a mix of asynchronous learning (through videos, quizzes, discussions, projects etc) and live online interactions with fellow participants, learning coach and faculty.

There will be some interaction points with faculty either through live calls with the faculty to discuss course content, or recorded “Just-In-Time” videos where faculty will answer questions that are asked in the “Ask the Faculty” forum during the programme.

Yes, of course. The learning experience is designed to encourage interaction and simulate as close an experience to face-to-face as possible. Participants would be able to interact with each other through discussion forums, interspersed throughout the platform. In addition, participants would have the option to work on the Action-Learning Project in groups with fellow participants. They would also have the opportunity to interact with each other during the live call with faculty. 

At INSEAD, you never learn alone. To bring this notion alive in the online setting, we have built a learning community comprising of the participants, the faculty and the learning coach. The learning coach plays an integral part in stimulating content discussions, encouraging collaboration between participants as well as guiding the participants closely in the design of their action-learning project.

A learning coach is available throughout the whole programme to help move the discussion forward and exchange with each participant as well as to support them with the learning. Participants can share their learning objectives with the learning coach at the start of the programme, who will follow their progress until the end of the programme.

The learning platform has a leaderboard, which constantly updates the average score of the class and your earned points within the programme. It also shows the badges available and earned in the programme. Typically, points can be earned from watching video lectures, working on reflections, complete quizzes and submitting weekly action learning project. At the end of the programme, your final assignment peer review score will also be added to your total scores in the leaderboard.

Individual vs Group ALP submission

We offer you the option to work on your ALP individually, or in a group on one common project (if you have colleagues from your company taking the programme at the same time as you).

Important note on ALP Groups

You can work in a group for your ALP by forming a team with 2-5 other participants from your company. This means your whole group will work on the same ALP topic. Your learning coach will spend time with the group to give guidance on the ALP. You will also do a group submission for your weekly ALP and final assignment (one group submission per assignment). 

The programme will take between 6 to 8 hours to complete, on average. You will have the option to complete more role-plays if you wish to do so, which would increase the programme length by up to 2 hours. The full programme could be completed in one day or across a longer period, therefore participants can set a learning pace that suits them.

INSEAD Lead the Future is designed in a manner to encourage the whole class to learn together, moving at a certain pace from week to week, while providing enough flexibility within each week for the participants to review the content at their own convenience.

Each core module and elective has either 5-6 weeks of content. Each week of content is released on a Friday and you have two weeks to complete and review the content for that particular week. Participants then have until the Monday to finishing watching the content. At the end of the last week, you have two subsequent weeks to complete your final assignment for the Action-Learning Practice (ALP) and the peer review, where this phase normally takes between 10-12 days.

While a week is open, you can log in anytime at your convenience and review the weekly content at your own pace, as the learning design is asynchronous. From time-to-time, the faculty will hold live calls, which will take place at a particular time, and you will need to be online at the given time. These live calls would typically take place following the Central European Time to accommodate the maximum participants across the globe. We will also record these live calls for those participants who are unable to join the live session.

Each week on a core module or elective, participants should expect to spend approximately 4-6 hours and potentially up to 2 additional hours/week to complete their Action Learning Practice (ALPs). You can expect to devote 1-2 hours per week watching video lectures on fundamental concepts, 1 hour per week on interacting with fellow participants in discussions or reflecting on the concepts through quizzes and reflections, and 2-3 hours per week in applying the fundamental concepts in an ALP to understand their relevance to your everyday work. 

After the conclusion of the Core phase, including core project presentations, and the completion of Effective Decision Making for Leaders, participants will attend a live virtual introduction to electives. This will be an opportunity for participants to better understand the choices available to them and which electives best meet their leadership development needs.

The programme is fully online and is a mix of asynchronous learning (through videos, quizzes, discussions, projects, live forums, webinars, Townhalls, etc) and live online interactions with fellow participants, learning coach and faculty.

The programme concludes with a 3-day Capstone and Graduation held on our Fontainebleau campus in France. During the Capstone participants will enjoy face-to-face workshops and classes.

Yes, of course! The learning experience is especially designed to encourage interaction and simulate as close an experience to face-to-face as possible. Participants would be able to interact with each other through discussion forums, live forums, webinars, virtual networking and cocktails, Leader forums, and Townhalls, interspersed throughout the learning journey.

In addition, INSEAD Lead the Future concludes with a 3-day Capstone and Graduation on our Fontainebleau campus in France for face-to-face workshops and classes.

INSEAD Online Programmes can be accessed on desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones. 
Currently supported browsers (usually based on support of latest two browser versions) are:

Chrome: version 31+
Safari: version 7+
Firefox: version 26+
I
E: version 10+

The application uses modern web development approaches (HTML 5) so that it can function responsively across desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones without the need of players or add-ons like adobe flash player.

Yes. At the moment we do not support offline access of content so you will need to have access to the Internet whenever you want to access the programme content.

Yes. The entire content of the programme is available to you up to 6 months from the beginning of the programme.

Yes. The entire content of the programme is available to you up to 3 months from the beginning of the programme.

Yes. Core module and elective content of the programme is available to you up to 6 months from the graduation date.

INSEAD Lead the Future's learning platform can be accessed on desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones. 
Currently supported browsers (usually based on support of latest two browser versions) are:

Chrome: version 31+
Safari: version 7+
Firefox: version 26+
I
E: version 10+

The application uses modern web development approaches (HTML 5) so that it can function responsively across desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones without the ne

Yes. At the moment we do not support offline access of content so you will need to have access to the Internet whenever you want to access the programme content.

We purposefully manage class sizes to ensure ample faculty-to-participant time. INSEAD faculty would be reading your questions posted on the platform and will be answering your questions during the scheduled live calls. The faculty would be further assisted in these interactions by the learning coach, acting as a bridge between the participants and the faculty. 

INSEAD Lead the Future follows a rigorous learning process. Participants are expected to fulfil a certain minimum criteria to earn the Certificate of Completion.

As participants progress through each core module and elective, reviewing the weekly content, they earn points for each activity. Participants need to have earned a certain minimum number of points at the end of each core module and elective. In addition, participants are also required to submit a core project at the end of the core phase.

Successful completion of individual core and elective activities AND submission of a core project will help participants earn a Certificate of Completion at the end of the programme. 

To successfully complete the programme and earn certification, participants are required to meet all of the following criteria:

• Complete a minimum of 90% of all in-platform learning activities 
• Submit at least 3 weekly ALP assignments per core module and one reflection paper per elective
• Submit a timely Core project
• Attend the live virtual delivery of Effective Decision Making for Leaders
• Attend the three-day Fontainebleau campus Capstone and Graduation

Each core module and elective’s learning platform has a Leaderboard. This Leaderboard panel displays a learner’s personal points and badges earned. The panel shows ‘My score’ relative to your cohort and top scorers.

INSEAD Lead the Future is not eligible for continuing education or professional development units.

Lead the Future is INSEAD's 12-month transformational flagship online programme that elevates your skills needed to lead in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. 

As a world leading pioneer in leadership development, the INSEAD Lead the Future Certificate enables you to sharpen your focus, gain the specialised tools to expand your capabilities - to adapt and drive meaningful impact and relevant results. 

It enables executives to respond to volatile and ambiguous contexts, looking beyond short-term gains to understand the larger context and create sustainable value and impact for various stakeholders. 

The programme is designed for senior executives, mid-level leaders, high-potential managers, and enterprising professionals looking to collaborate and exchange expertise, experience and insights with other motivated and visionary leaders to drive impact and change.

Our diversity is our distinguishing feature. INSEAD is probably the only school where you will find 30 nationalities in the same class. Just like our face-to-face programmes, this programme will include participants from all industry backgrounds and nationalities, with one common thread binding them together – a goal to learn about the topics being discussed, interact with fellow participants to acquire a global perspective and develop tools to take back and apply to their everyday work.

With so many different national and cultural perspectives to learn from, you really will start to see things differently. By challenging your old assumptions, you will become aware of new possibilities and start to understand how very different people think.

No, this programme is not eligible for the Certificate in Global Management.

Lead the Future is INSEAD's 12-month transformational flagship online programme that elevates your skills needed to lead in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. 

As a world leading pioneer in leadership development, the INSEAD Lead the Future Certificate enables you to sharpen your focus, gain the specialised tools to expand your capabilities - to adapt and drive meaningful impact and relevant results. 

It enables executives to respond to volatile and ambiguous contexts, looking beyond short-term gains to understand the larger context and create sustainable value and impact for various stakeholders. 

The programme is designed for senior executives, mid-level leaders, high-potential managers, and enterprising professionals looking to collaborate and exchange expertise, experience and insights with other motivated and visionary leaders to drive impact and change.

Similar to our face-to-face programmes, we have an application and admission process in place for our online programmes to ensure a diverse and motivated group of participants for a rich learning experience. It is important for all participants that the programme brings together participants with an adequate level of general-management experience, professional expertise and business responsibility.

The application form asks prospective participants questions around their professional background and motivations to join the programme. Admissions are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, taking into consideration the applicant’s fit for the programme, his or her learning objectives, potential contribution to the programme and the diversity within the class.

Some open programmes also involve an interview with the programme director as part of the application process. The programme advisor and admissions committee will be able to advise if an interview is necessary when you submit your application.

We recommend that you submit your completed application as early as possible, preferably six weeks prior to programme commencement. The admissions committee will review your application and advise you on the outcome as soon as possible. 

Absolutely. We actually encourage participants to attend in teams in order to maximize the learning and impact. 

The programme is ideally designed for managers with 3-6 years’ experience in leadership roles, including MBA graduates.

Experiential learning was one of the main objectives when the programme was created. Having change initiatives during the programme, it allows participants to contribute their unique experiences, personalise the tools to their own situation in Change Pro Simulation and make an impact when they leave. By the end, they all have a clear set of priorities and are ready to create an action plan that can be used immediately upon their return at work.

Change initiatives are usually plans and actions aiming at implementing a transforming process in an organisation that could result in a change of the culture, communication, human resource, logistics, and etc. According to the Programme Director Vibha Gaba, ‘they come from all geographies, industries and even career levels, so it’s hard to generalise. But one example might be a project to create a company-wide culture of customer focus; another might be setting up a new system in an overseas subsidiary – with a lot of push-back from local employees.’ 

Unfortunately, applicants who don’t have any change initiatives at hand will be rejected. We strictly accept participants who are actively involved in change initiatives – not only before or after the programme, but also throughout their attendance of the programme.

The programme is ideally designed for managers with 6+ years experience in managing people.

Participants are typically middle or senior managers, who have significant line or functional responsibilities, often crossing multiple countries, and high potential for more senior leadership positions.

Yes, it is recommended that applicants are responsible for or likely to lead strategic change initiatives within their organisations.