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    Do you have the right profile for Foundations to Business Leadership

    Find out about the admission requirements for this program.

    Do you have the right profile for Foundations to Business Leadership

    Find out about the admission requirements for this program.

    Is this program for me?

    You want to develop your cross-functional business skills to become an effective general manager/ business leader. Typical profiles include: Country Manager, Regional Manager, Business Lead, Functional Manager, or Department Manager.

    You will be learning with other highly motivated professionals from widely different functions, cultures, industries, and geographies. They will broaden your perspectives and enrich your learning greatly. Some participants join from big-name companies and others come from exciting start-up ventures and family businesses. This diversity creates a bonded learning journey.

    Benefit from a complimentary profile assessment to see if this is the right program for you.

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    Get a personal recommendation

    Schedule a call with a Program Advisor to discuss your professional development and see if this is the program for you.

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    Join a free information session

    Join online and experience a walkthrough of the General Management programs, how they work, what you can expect, and how it will impact your career.

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    Discover our Executive MBA

    Thinking of a degree in the long-term? Completing Foundations for Business Leadership is your first step towards IMD’s Executive MBA program.

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    Become the 360° business leader

    Foundations for Business Leadership is the first stage of IMD’s Program for Executive Development Diploma, certifying your professional development in business management and leadership.

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    Next start & fee

    Length: 3 weeks (20 intensive days including weekends).

    Dates
    26 Jan – 14 Feb 2025
    Location
    Lausanne
    Length
    3 weeks
    Price
    CHF 25,000
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    19 Apr – 8 May 2025
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    Lausanne
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    3 weeks
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    27 Apr – 16 May 2025
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    Lausanne
    Length
    3 weeks
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    CHF 25,000
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    17 Aug – 5 Sep 2025
    Location
    Lausanne
    Length
    3 weeks
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    CHF 25,000
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    18 Aug – 6 Sep 2025
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    Lausanne
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    3 weeks
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    9 Nov – 28 Nov 2025
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    Lausanne
    Length
    3 weeks
    Price
    CHF 25,000
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    10 Nov – 29 Nov 2025
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    Lausanne
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    3 weeks
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    18 Aug – 6 Sep 2026
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    Lausanne
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    3 weeks
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    Tuition, teaching materials, and lunch are included.
    All fees quoted are exclusive of any value-added or other indirect taxes that may be due in any country.
    IMD reserves the right to modify the program dates, location, and fee at any time.

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    Grow your network by staying engaged with IMD.

    On successful completion of this program, you become part of IMD’s powerful alumni network.

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