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ETF Transition to Senior Leadership

  • 15 September 2026 1:00pm to 7 October 2026 4:00pm
  • 113964
  • Commercial Leadership

Developed by the Education Training Foundation (ETF), the ETF Transition to Senior Leadership programme empowers experienced middle leaders to make a successful, impactful move into strategic roles within the FE and skills sector.​

Programme aim

This programme aims to empower future senior leaders focuses on developing the confidence, capability and strategic leadership mindset needed to operate effectively at a senior level in complex educational organisations.

Explore new perspectives and develop more strategic, future-focused ways of working.

Who is this for?

Experienced middle leaders who are aspiring to become senior leaders in the further education (FE) and skills sector.

You may be a middle leader who is either preparing to step into a strategic role or are exploring the next steps. 

Participants are typically at the stage where they are looking to or will be about to move from leading teams and functions to shaping direction

Programme structure

Four-month blended development journey including:

  • 15 September 1 - 4pm - 1st online module 
  • 22-24 September - immersive two-night fully inclusive residential
  • 7 October 1 - 4pm - 2nd online module
  • two one-to-one coaching sessions post-residential.

Please note, this cohort will have two condensed online modules rather than three online modules.

What will you gain?

Develop the capabilities needed to step into more strategic, organisation-wide senior level roles.

Learn using realistic leadership scenarios drawn from the FE context, ensuring development is directly relevant to the challenges you face.

Enhance core individual leadership skills and impact, through a deeper understanding of themselves as a leader and how to drive meaningful change.​

Shift the mind-set of your middle leaders into a strategic leadership role including how to operate effectively, influencing skills, shaping culture and approaches to leading. ​

A network of like-minded peers beyond the programme, enabling ongoing support, collaboration and knowledge sharing across the sector. 

Leave with actionable strategies, frameworks and approaches they can apply immediately to drive impact and prepare for the next stage of their leadership journey.

Access to experienced Principals, CEOs and sector leaders faciliating the programme, providing real-world insight and guidance in a safe, reflective environment.

The chance for leaders to balance operational pressures with the intensive, collaborative learning with expert-led online sessions with immersive residential modules.

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Fee
  • £3,995.00
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T: 0800 0831 830 
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