Applications are Open for the 2026 Aspire Leaders Program!

Program Curriculum

Six Weeks of Learning, Leadership & Impact

Build self-awareness, leadership confidence, professional skills and the ability to design practical solutions to challenges in your community.

00
Before Week 1

Orientation

Get familiar with the program structure, Engage Aspire Leaders portal, learning expectations, policies and resources. You will also complete a Readiness Questionnaire to establish your starting point for leadership growth.

Primary Deliverable Readiness Questionnaire
01
Week 1

Foundations of Leadership

Explore your aspirations, personality and leadership potential. Build greater self-awareness, examine leadership values and behaviours, and create a structured goal for your development.

Primary Deliverable Leadership SMART Goal
02
Week 2

Contextual Intelligence & Trust

Understand how local context shapes leadership and opportunities for change. Identify a meaningful community challenge and investigate its root causes using structured problem-solving tools.

Primary Deliverable Project Proposal: Problem Statement
03
Week 3

Digital Transformation & Artificial Intelligence

Explore how data, digital transformation and artificial intelligence can support innovation. Turn your identified community challenge into a practical and feasible solution.

Primary Deliverable Project Proposal: Project Plan
04
Week 4

Outcomes & Impact

Define what success looks like, identify meaningful indicators and map the stakeholders needed to support your initiative. Strengthen your ability to communicate and pitch your proposed solution.

Primary Deliverables Intended Outcomes + Project Pitch & One-Pager
05
Week 5

Communicating in Professional Spaces

Strengthen your professional identity and explore long-term educational and career pathways. Develop networking, interview and professional communication skills for future opportunities.

Primary Deliverable Cover Letter or Personal Statement
06
Week 6

Leading in Action

Reflect on your six-week journey, synthesize your learning and identify your next steps. Complete your community-based project proposal and prepare to apply your leadership beyond the program.

Primary Deliverables Final Assessment + Completed Project Proposal

A flexible, primarily self-paced online learning experience.

Participants complete weekly learning activities and assignments and attend at least one live Masterclass led by expert faculty.

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