McKinsey Forward Africa Program 2024

Forward is a free, five-month online learning program offered by McKinsey to equip young talent with must-have practical skills to succeed in the future of work.

• Table of Content
• About McKinsey & Company
• McKinsey Forward Africa
• Aim and Benefits of McKinsey Forward Africa
• Requirements for McKinsey Forward Africa Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company is a United States-based management consulting firm, founded in 1926 by University of Chicago professor James O. McKinsey, that advises on strategic management to corporations, governments, and other organizations.

McKinsey Forward Africa

Aim and Benefits of McKinsey Forward Africa

Forward is a three-level learning journey where you can develop new ways of thinking, boost your confidence, and learn to lead with purpose. At the end of the program, receive a McKinsey Forward digital badge and join an exclusive global network of young, life-long learners.

Interactive learning journey

Learn through a variety of formats, including digital courses, discussion boards, virtual workshops and assignments with McKinsey experts.

• complete the Foundation level: 8 weeks, two hours per week
• complete the Advanced level and earn a shareable McKinsey Forward digital badge: 11 weeks, two hours per week
• participate in the Network level: 18 months, ongoing optional activities

Skills you can use immediately

Gain the skills and tools to:

• turn complex business challenges into opportunities using structured and creative thinking
• communicate with impact to move your audience to action
• apply agile ways of working and spot opportunities to use data and technology
• be adaptable, and build resilience and emotional awareness to work successfully–both independently and in teams, especially in times of change

Requirements for McKinsey Forward Africa Qualification

To access Forward, you must meet the following criteria:

• currently reside on the African continent (all countries)
• currently employed, self-employed, or in between jobs
• have less than 5 years of total work experience
  or
  have more than 5 years of work experience but have not been responsible at any point for directly managing any colleagues
• have completed at least a secondary education / high school degree
• have a good command of the English language, as the program will be conducted in English

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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