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The McKinsey.org Forward program will equip you with essential skills and practical tools, so you're all the more ready to shape your future with confidence.

Forward is a free multi-week learning program designed to equip individuals at different stages of their careers – from career starters to job changers – with practical skills to succeed in the future of work, whether they are looking to reskill or advance. It focuses on essential workplace skills that are relevant and transferable across industries and roles. The program is available in more than 130 countries globally.

The Forward program is primarily delivered in English. The digital content is translated into Latin American Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Arabic, with subtitles, and/or simultaneous translation offered for selected virtual events.

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Our Program

At McKinsey.org, we are on a mission to share the best of McKinsey to help more people succeed. The McKinsey.org Forward program offers a 10-week learning journey delivered in a digital and virtual format. It begins with building foundational career skills through online courses, case scenarios, and interactive learning events. You will ultimately be able to develop new behaviors through ongoing reflection and practical application. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a McKinsey.org Forward digital badge and join an exclusive global network of life-long learners.

Core Skills level

Ten weeks, about 2 hours per week

Develop practical, must-have skills through highly interactive, self-paced digital courses. You will learn adaptability, effective communication, relationship building, problem-solving, and digital and AI essentials. Start seeing your newfound skills come to life through reflections, virtual learning events, and assignments.

Network level

Ongoing, English only

Join a vibrant global network of lifelong learners who completed the program and get exclusive access to further learning and networking activities. You can also get involved and pay it forward through different volunteering opportunities.

Core Skills level content

Adaptability & Resilience

Our first digital course for developing the mindsets and habits that keep you adaptable and resilient, especially in times of change

Problem Solving

A digital course for defining problems and prioritizing tasks in a structured manner when faced with a new problem to solve

Communicating for Impact

A digital course for planning and structuring your communication to address different audiences to take action

Relationships & Well-being

A digital course for building strong workplace relationships and managing your well being

Digital and AI Essentials

A digital course for building understanding and mindsets around digital and AI with examples and tips to expand your toolkit

Lead Forward Webinar

A live webinar with McKinsey experts to go deeper into self-leaderships skills and put learnings into practice

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Earn the McKinsey.org Forward badge

Participants who complete the Core Skills level will earn a personalized digital badge, which is shareable across social media and other digital channels.