Join a New Generation of Leaders Shaping What Comes Next
Apply By Date:
26 August 2026
Six intake dates a year
To Start By:
31 August 2026
Format:
Online
Full Price:
$5 000.00
Bursary Supported Price:
$3 000.00
Apply By Date:
26 August 2026
Six intake dates a year.
To Start Date:
31 August 2026
Full Price:
$5 000.00
Flexible Payment Options Available
Bursary Supported Price:
$3 000.00
Today’s leaders operate in an environment defined by rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, evolving stakeholder expectations and increasing organisational complexity. Technical expertise alone is no longer enough. Organisations need leaders who can think strategically, lead change with confidence, make sound decisions in uncertainty and inspire high-performing teams.
The Advanced Management Programme has been designed specifically for experienced managers, executives and social change leaders who are ready to strengthen these capabilities while continuing to work full-time.
Whether you are preparing for a more senior leadership role, need to rapidly develop the leadership skills that your technical qualification never included or seeking to increase your impact in your current position, the programme provides practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in your organisation.
The Advanced Management Programme (AMP) is a transformational leadership programme for experienced professionals who want to lead with greater clarity, courage, and impact in a rapidly changing world.
Certified by Alliance Manchester Business School, part of the University of Manchester, the programme is designed for leaders who want to strengthen their ability to navigate complexity, guide transformation, and create meaningful organisational and societal impact.
Develop your leadership capability through a year-long capstone project where you implement meaningful organisational change. Apply evidence-based approaches, reflect on your leadership journey, and create measurable impact within your workplace.
Every module is designed to solve real organisational challenges. Rather than learning theory in isolation, participants immediately apply concepts, tools, and frameworks within their own organisations throughout the programme.
Study from anywhere in the world through a fully online, asynchronous learning experience. The programme is designed specifically for working professionals, allowing you to balance executive responsibilities with your studies.
Build advanced capabilities across strategic transformation, corporate governance, financial leadership, stakeholder management, data-driven decision-making, and critical thinking—equipping you to lead confidently in increasingly complex environments.
Gain a deeper understanding of your own leadership style through structured reflection, coaching principles, personality insights, and leadership development activities that strengthen self-awareness and executive presence.
Learn to lead sustainable organisational transformation using action research, quality improvement methodologies, and practical change management techniques that produce measurable business outcomes.
Complete a programme academically led and certified by Alliance Manchester Business School, part of the University of Manchester, while studying through the Foundation for Professional Development’s flexible online platform.
Join experienced leaders from multiple industries who are committed to ethical leadership, innovation, and sustainable organisational impact. Collaborate with peers who bring diverse perspectives and real-world executive experience.
Today’s leaders face unprecedented challenges:
To lead effectively in this environment, professionals need more than technical knowledge.
They need the ability to:
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Modules
SAQA ID
International programme
Full Price
$5 000.00
Bursary Supported Price
$3 000.00
This programme will run over one year and is split into modules that are eight weeks long. This includes seven weeks of study and a one-week break.
| Module | Full Price | Bursary recipient price |
|---|---|---|
| Transformational Leadership – Year Module and Capstone Assignment | Included in the respective module fees | Included in the respective module fees |
| Corporate Accountability & Governance | $833.00 | $500.00 |
| Strategic Transformation: Leading Innovation and Change | $833.00 | $500.00 |
| Strategic Relationship Management: Balancing Internal & External Stakeholders | $833.00 | $500.00 |
| Strategic Financial Management | $833.00 | $500.00 |
| Data Science Strategies for Executive Success | $834.00 | $500.00 |
| Critical Thinking | $834.00 | $500.00 |
Transformational Leadership – Year Module and Capstone Assignment
Strategic Transformation: Leading Innovation and Change
To apply for this qualification, you must fully meet one of the two eligibility pathways.
University degree and at least two years or more of management and/or leadership experience.
Leaders without a university degree but who have substantial leadership experience. We recognise that some of the world’s most transformative leaders have achieved extraordinary impact without completing a university degree.
If you have substantial leadership experience and a proven track record of driving change, we encourage you to apply and share your unique journey with us.
Note: When you apply to this pathway, please upload a 1-page overview of your leadership experience and your CV/Resume (maximum 2 pages) instead of a copy of your qualifications
All applicants (both pathway 1 and pathway 2) must have access to a workplace environment where they can apply course-related learning and related assignments.
Note: This does not have to be your current employers you can also access such opportunities by volunteering at a not-for-profit organisation.
The AMP is not simply another leadership course.
It is part of a growing global leadership movement bringing together professionals committed to:
The AMP is designed for real-world application.
Participants apply what they learn directly to the challenges they face in their organisations and sectors.
You will strengthen your ability to:
Academically lead and certified by Alliance Manchester Business School, one of the world’s leading business schools and part of the University of Manchester, a globally respected institution associated with 25 Nobel laureates.
Delivered in partnership with the Foundation for Professional Development (FPD), the programme combines:
Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), one of the world’s leading business schools, stands at the forefront of business innovation, part of the renowned University of Manchester, which claims 25 Nobel laureates among its current and former staff and students. As one of the elite business schools globally, it holds the prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, marking it as a centre of excellence in business education.
This programme is academically led and certified by Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), one of the world’s leading business schools and part of the University of Manchester.
The Foundation for Professional Development (FPD), a global social impact education organisation, provides the advanced online learning platform and facilitates access through a limited number of bursary-supported places.
This partnership combines world-class academic excellence with global accessibility, making top-tier executive education available to a broader group of leaders without compromising quality.
The online learning experience has been independently quality assured by Quality Matters, achieving a near-perfect score of 107/110 — reflecting excellence in digital programme design and delivery.
| Apply By: | Start By: |
|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 31 August 2026 |
| 21 October 2026 | 26 October 2026 |
| 04 January 2027 | 17 January 2027 |
| 01 March 2027 | 14 March 2027 |
| 26 April 2027 | 09 May 2027 |
| 21 June 2027 | 04 July 2027 |
| 16 August 2027 | 29 August 2027 |
| 11 October 2027 | 24 October 2027 |
Course Director
Dr Abdoulie Sallah
Associate Professor
Course Co-Director
Dr Gustaaf Wolvaardt
FPD Founder
Many participants complete the Advanced Management Programme with financial support from their employer.
If you believe this programme will strengthen your leadership capability and increase the value you bring to your organisation, we have developed a simple toolkit to help you prepare your business case.
The toolkit includes:
Toolkit is the annexures
To apply for this qualification, you must fully meet one of the two eligibility pathways
Pathway 1:
University degree and at least two years or more of management and/or leadership experience.
OR
Pathway 2:
Leaders without a university degree but who have substantial leadership experience. We recognise that some of the world’s most transformative leaders have achieved extraordinary impact without completing a university degree.
If you have substantial leadership experience and a proven track record of driving change, we encourage you to apply and share your unique journey with us.
Note: When you apply to this pathway, please upload a 1-page overview of your leadership experience and your CV/Resume (maximum 2 pages) instead of a copy of your qualifications
All applicants (both pathway 1 and pathway 2) must have access to a workplace environment where they can apply course-related learning and related assignments.
Note: This does not have to be your current employers you can also access such opportunities by volunteering at a not-for-profit organisation.
We recommend having the following to study online:
Computer skills:
Computer skills and the ability to perform common tasks
Email and file management (create, access, edit, save, upload and download documents)
Ability to use a word processing program
Web-browsing skills
Computer requirements:
Laptop or PC
A stable internet connection
Video recording
Audio storage and playback
Audio recording
Web browsing
Document creation
Access to social networking
E-book storage and reading
Study notes storage and reading (PDF, MS Office)
Video storage and playback
Please select one of the below options.