For individuals (open)
Bring fresh thinking and sector insight into your organisation. Open programmes connect leaders from across FE and Skills, fostering peer collaboration, reflection, and shared learning that strengthens capability and confidence
For your organisation (in-house)
Tailored to your organisation’s strategy, culture, and priorities. In-house programmes align leadership teams, address live challenges, and embed a shared language of leadership - turning individual growth into collective impact.
The learning experience has been invaluable for me at
this stage of my career.
Jo Maher, Principal and CEO, Loughborough College
Leading from the middle
Online and face-to-face
For middle leaders
A DfE-funded programme building confidence, capability, effectiveness, and community among those driving improvement from the heart of organisations. Commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE)
Finance Leaders and Managers Programme
Online learning
For finance managers and deputy finance directors
Designed by ICAEW in collaboration with ETF to support all further education finance managers and deputy finance directors with the skills and knowledge needed to drive team performance and influence the broader business. Commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE)
Inclusive Leadership Programme
Free programme
For all levels of an organisation
Free-to-attend and designed and delivered by University of Portsmouth, this programme supports FE and skills leaders in embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion as a personal priority.
ETF Introducing Leadership
Online instructor-led
For new and aspiring leaders
An accessible open online programme building confidence, core skills, and a shared language of leadership for those beginning their leadership journey.
New - now live for bookings
Building a supportive network
Jen Deakin, Course Leader of Graphic Design and Advanced Practitioner at Runshaw College, attended the Education Training Foundation’s Leading from the Middle programme in January to March 2024.
Jen undertook a focused learning activity (FLA). Here, she reflects on what she chose to create for her FLA, her other learnings from the Leading from the Middle course, and her advice for new leaders.
ETF Senior Leadership Team Impact
In-house, tailored development days and coaching
For senior leaders
Designed to equip an organisations senior team to lead not just as individuals, but as a coherent, confident unit driving whole-organisation impact. Aligned on strategy, tackling problems together, and sustaining cultures that inspire and deliver.
New - now live for bookings
ETF Middle Leadership Mastery (MLM)
Online, face-to-face or blended
For new and current middle leaders
This programme provides your leaders with the knowledge, tools, and techniques they need to drive organisational improvement, enhance teaching environments, and boost learner success.
ETF Introducing Leadership (in-house)
Online, face-to-face or blended
For aspiring leaders
Create a common leadership culture and language across your teams. Build confidence, clarity, and alignment in your emerging leaders - reducing risk, improving collaboration, and strengthening your culture from within
New – now live for bookings
It’s been transformative for our team… a powerful investment in reflective, ethical, and impactful leadership.
Julie Gilbert, Director, People at CityLit - Middle Leaders Mastery Programme
Supporting partners:
Need a different development programme?
Are you a CEO or Executive?
Explore ETF Executive Development, for today’s and tomorrow’s CEOs and system leaders. Programmes designed to protect space for reflection, sharpen influence, and strengthen resilience.
Do you work in Governance?
Take a look at our Governance Development Programme supporting governors and board members looking to strengthen strategy, assurance, and performance - aligning governance with mission and impact.
Need more support?
Contact the leadership team via email below for more detailed support.