The Leadership Transition
Prepare yourself to take on new leadership challenges, developing essential competences for a smooth and successful transition.
Why take this programme
Stepping into a new leadership role is one of the most critical moments in a professional career. Even experienced professionals can feel uncertain when dealing with new levels of responsibility, expectations and visibility. Without proper preparation, the transition becomes vulnerable to perception errors, communication failures and team engagement difficulties. Conversely, leaders who navigate this moment with support, self-awareness and strategy quickly build legitimacy and gain authority with consistency.
Provide structured support for professionals transitioning to new leadership roles. The programme develops the fundamental behavioural and strategic competences needed to navigate this moment with clarity, confidence and positive impact.
What you develop
Transition Agility
Earned Authority
Expectation Management
Strategic Direction
Executive Clarity
Internal Stability
Tactical Orchestration
Leadership Personal Brand
8 modules, from first step to legacy
Understanding your new leadership identity
Legitimacy and positioning in your first steps
Active listening and reading organisational context
Establishing priorities and quick wins
Clear communication and trusted presence from day one
Emotional management during adaptation periods
Alignment with stakeholders: peers, leaders and teams
Planning the next 90 days with strategic intention
What you take from the programme
Leadership transition conducted with greater security and clarity
Accelerated building of authority and credibility
Reduced risk of failures in the first cycles of your new role
Ability to build trust across all organisational levels
Action planning focused on real and sustainable impact
Who it is for
Professionals about to assume or recently stepping into a new leadership role, whether as a first-time leader, through horizontal or vertical promotion. Also ideal for those leading new teams, projects or strategic areas.
How it works
- Live Content12 hours of theoretical content delivered across 8 modules, live online, over 3 weeks.
- Practical Activities12 hours of structured exercises applying module content to real work scenarios, with delivery and feedback.
- Leadership Assessments12 hours of self-assessment instruments on the Upskill platform, with results analysis and individual development plan (IDP).
- Supervised Application4 individual 60-minute sessions scheduled within 6 months after completion (not part of the 36-hour certified workload).
- InvestmentUS$ 5,000 per programme (US$ 10,000 for both programmes) — single tuition fee, eligible for corporate reimbursement.
- Certification & ApprovalDigital completion certificate with 36 hours and completion report with grades (minimum 75% in final assessment and 75% live attendance).
Choose how you want to develop
At Upskill, we offer you the opportunity to complete the programme entirely online, from anywhere in the world, in 3-week cohorts with live interactive sessions.
Throughout your journey, you will receive tailored guidance to transfer each competency to your real leadership context, transforming learned tools into sustainable daily practice.
Everything about the certification
How are the 36 certified hours distributed in each programme?
Each programme features 36 certified hours completed entirely within the 3-week cohort period: 12 hours of live online theoretical content (8 modules); 12 hours of structured practical activities applied to real workplace challenges, with submission and instructor feedback; and 12 hours of leadership assessments on the Upskill platform, with self-evaluation, diagnostic analysis and an individual development plan (IDP).
How does assessment work and what are the approval criteria?
The programme combines continuous evaluation per module (mandatory practical exercises for each of the 8 modules) and a comprehensive final assessment covering conceptual understanding and practical application. To pass and receive certification, participants must achieve a minimum of 75% on the final assessment and at least 75% attendance in live sessions.
What documentation is issued upon programme completion?
Upon successful completion, participants receive: (1) A digital certificate of completion with 36 certified hours, completion period and detailed competencies (LinkedIn-compatible); (2) A formal completion report recording grades, attendance and approval; and (3) An educational service invoice in the participant's name with a single tuition value per programme.
How do the post-certification supervised application sessions work?
Included in the programme investment, participants receive 4 individual 60-minute sessions dedicated to transferring certified competencies into their workplace reality. These sessions are scheduled according to the participant's availability across the 6 months following completion and do not form part of the 36-hour certified workload.
What is the tuition investment and how does reimbursement work?
Tuition is US$ 5,000 per programme (or US$ 10,000 for the two sequential programmes, providing 72 certified hours and 16 modules). A single tuition invoice is issued for corporate reimbursement. Reimbursement depends on your organisation's policy and is generally treated as taxable income under local regulations.
Who are the faculty experts and in which languages are programmes delivered?
Upskill has a certified network of over 200 executive mentors with extensive international corporate experience, serving leaders across Brazil, Latin America and the United States. Programmes are available in English, Portuguese and Spanish. For institutional enquiries, please contact contato@upskillplatform.com.
How to start your journey
Consultation & Alignment
Confirm coverage with your company's educational reimbursement policy and align with your direct manager.
Pre-Approval by Employer
Submit the pre-approval request in your organisation's internal system before enrolment and cohort launch.
Enrolment & Payment
Enrol in the cohort upon approval; an educational invoice is issued in the participant's name as a single tuition fee.
Programme Completion
Participate in 12h of live content, 12h of practical activities and 12h of assessments over 3 weeks, with continuous and final evaluation.
Certification
Issuance of the 36-hour digital certificate of completion and formal completion report recording attendance and passing grade.
Reimbursement Request
Submit the invoice, proof of payment and completion report into your employer's benefits portal.
Supervised Application Sessions
Participate in 4 individual 60-minute sessions scheduled over the following 6 months to consolidate learning.
Educational reimbursement depends on company policy and approval, and is typically considered taxable income under local law. We recommend confirming tax treatment with your benefits department.
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