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The 12-Week MBA: Learn the Skills You Need to Lead in Business Today

Based on The 12-Week MBA curriculum designed by Abilitie and taught to professionals at more than 100 Fortune Global 500 companies, this book offers an alternative way to learn business essentials—by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. 

The 12-Week MBA: Learn the Skills You Need to Lead in Business Today
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Length
3 weeks

Virtual Classroom
7 hours per week

Self-Paced Learning
4-6 hours per week

Becoming An Effective Manager

Identify your personal management style and strengthen your leadership skills in a 3-week program.

Next Open Program:
March 5

Tuition
$850

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Master the Art of Managing and Influencing People

Becoming An Effective Manager is designed to strengthen your people leadership skills and put you in the best position for your next promotion. You’ll gain insight into your personal leadership style, practice managing interpersonal conflict, and learn how to empower individuals using their unique motivators.

Our highly collaborative, social learning-based program teaches you how to bring teams together, coach your direct reports, and create positive change within your team and organization.

What You Will Learn

  • Develop the skills to effectively manage and coach teams to success
  • Deepen awareness of self and others’ strengths, opportunities, and
    motivators
  • Practice effective collaboration and conducting crucial conversations in any
    work environment
  • Analyze, practice, and reflect upon real-world management challenges

Who Will Benefit?

New or aspiring people managers looking to uplevel their capabilities and learn effective tools to support direct reports and strengthen their team

Upcoming Programs

We’re accepting applications from companies of all sizes, corporate partners, and individuals. Your employer may have professional development funds; here’s a sample letter you can send to your employer requesting they cover your tuition.

100,000+ learners from companies all over the globe

Becoming an Effective Manager is a core program of Abilitie, a world leader in executive leadership and business education. Over 100,000 learners across the world have gone through Abilitie’s award-winning leadership programs, including high-potential employees at companies such as Coca-Cola, GE, Nokia, Pfizer, and Southwest Airlines.

Prerequisites

No degree required; 2-5 years of business experience ideal; English proficiency required

Verified Certification

A recognized digital certificate and badge to verify the skills you attain through the course

100% Virtual, Live Cohort-based Program

You won’t be learning alone! You’ll grow your network while learning alongside your peers

Curriculum

Module 1

Self-Awareness

  • Understanding individual leadership styles and motivators
  • Managing self
  • Supporting and managing teams

Module 2

People Management

  • Connecting with organizational values
  • Giving and receiving feedback
  • Understanding employee motivators

Module 3

People Leadership

  • Being present
  • Coaching high performers
  • Building trust
  • Setting clear expectations

2025 Schedule

The Becoming an Effective Manager course is a 3-week certificate program that includes:

  • 6 hours of virtual classroom time each week
    • Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm ET
    • Fridays, 10:00am – 2:00pm ET
  • 1-2 hours of preparation per week

Schedule subject to change.

January 2025 Cohort (January 22 – February 7)

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March 2025 Cohort (March 5 – March 21)

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May 2025 Cohort (April 30 – May 16)

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September 2025 Cohort (September 10 – September 26)

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October 2025 Cohort (September 24 – October 10)

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How To Apply

This program is designed for individuals who are eager to immerse themselves in challenging material and fully engage with the opportunities presented. There are no transcripts or application fees required. What matters most is your genuine enthusiasm to learn and collaborate with fellow participants.

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What Alumni
Are Saying

Makenzie Chilton

Fall 2021 alumna

I’m so happy I joined this program to gain the skills I needed to advance my career and grow my understanding of myself, my strengths, and my leadership abilities.

Amy Avila

Spring 2022 alumna

For as long as I can remember, I’ve learned best by doing, and The 12-Week MBA’s hands-on learning and collaborative projects provided many opportunities to grow as a leader.

David Aponte

Fall 2021 alumnus

Since The 12-Week MBA, I’ve been promoted to a senior manager position and have been able to share leadership tips with others to strengthen their skills as well.

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