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Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Get all the details on the application process and key dates.

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Get all the details on the application process and key dates.

How to apply to an IMD Open Program

We review applications on a rolling basis, and places are limited – we encourage you to apply early to secure your spot. When reviewing applications, we look closely at your professional experience, leadership responsibilities, and overall fit for the program.

If you already know which program you would like to join, simply visit the program page and click “Apply Now” to start your application.

If you’re still deciding, use our Program Finder or connect with our Program Advisor Team for a personalized recommendation.

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Choose your session and fill in:
1. Personal and contact details
2. Professional experience and current role
3. Education
4. Learning objectives and key challenges (not required for OWP program)
5. Invoice information
Confirm your availability and accept our terms & conditions.

Your application is reviewed to ensure the program matches your goals and profile. This process usually takes around one week.

You might be contacted for a short call (depending on the program).

Once approved, you receive an email with:
1. Enrollment confirmation
2. Invoice and payment details

Payment is due within 30 days of invoice or before the program starts (whichever comes first).

Up to six weeks before the program starts, you gain access to the learning portal, where you can start diving into pre-work, explore program content, and in some cases connect with your class. A dedicated Program Coordinator will contact you with practical details, such as pre-program preparation and hotel information (for on-campus programs).

Until then, our Client Services Specialist team ([email protected]) is your go-to for any questions.

Detailed program schedule

Transformational Leader – Fall 2025

Stage	Dates & Time CEST/CET
Stage 1 – Mindful (liVe virtual)	12 September (14:00-17:00) 23 September (14:00-18:00) 26 September (14:00-19:00) 3 October (14:00-18:00)
Reflection assignment and 1.5h coaching	4 – 20 October
Stage 2 – Resilient (on campus)	21 October (starts 08:30) – 24 October (ends 13:00)
Reflection assignment and 1.5h coaching	25 October – 10 November
Stage 3 – Adaptive (liVe virtual)	11 November (14:00-16:30) 14 November (14:00-16:30) 21 November (14:00-16:30) 28 November (14:00-16:30) 12 December (14:00-18:30)
Stage 4 – Evolving (liVe virtual)	3 months of continued coaching support consisting of 2 one-on-one coaching sessions (2h), a facilitated small group session (3h), and an individual reflections session with the Program Director (45min)

Transformational Leader – Spring 2026

Stage	Dates & Time CEST
Stage 1 – Mindful (liVe virtual)	10 April, 14:00-17:00 17 April, 14:00-18:00 24 April, 14:00-19:00 29 April, 14:00-18:00
Reflection assignment and 1.5h individual coaching	30 April – 17 May
Stage 2 – Resilient (on campus)	18 May (starts 16:00) – 22 May (ends 15:30)
Stage 3 – Adaptive (liVe virtual)	5 June, 14:00-17:00 12 June, 14:00-17:00 19 June, 14:00-17:00 20 June – 2 July: 1.5h individual coaching 3 July, 14:00-18:00
Stage 4 – Evolving (liVe virtual)	Three months of continued coaching support: – Two individual coaching sessions (1 hour each) – 29 October: Group coaching session (3 hours), time to be confirmed with participants – 5 November, 14:00-15:00: Cohort session

Transformational Leader – Fall 2026

Stage	Dates & Time CEST/CET
Stage 1 – Mindful (liVe virtual)	11 September, 14:00-17:00 18 September, 14:00-18:00 25 September, 14:00-19:00 2 October, 14:00-18:00
Reflection assignment and 1.5h individual coaching	3 – 18 October
Stage 2 – Resilient (on campus)	19 October (starts 16:00) – 23 October (ends 15:30)
Stage 3 – Adaptive (liVe virtual)	30 October, 14:00-17:00 6 November, 14:00-17:00 13 November, 14:00-17:00 14 November – 3 December: 1.5h individual coaching 4 December, 14:00-18:00
Stage 4 – Evolving (liVe virtual)	Three months of continued coaching support: – Two individual coaching sessions (1 hour each) – 18 March 2027: Group coaching session (3 hours), time to be confirmed with participants – 25 March 2027, 14:00-15:00: Cohort session

Next start & fee

Length: 3 months plus continued coaching over 3 months post-program.

Dates

13 Sep – 12 Dec 2025

Location

Lausanne

Length

4 days on campus + 3 months of virtual sessions + 3 months of post-program coaching

Price

CHF 15,900

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Dates

10 Apr – 5 Nov 2026

Location

Lausanne

Length

4 days on campus + 3 months of virtual sessions + 3 months of post-program coaching

Price

CHF 15,900

Apply

Dates

11 Sep 2026 – 25 Mar 2027

Location

Lausanne

Length

4 days on campus + 3 months of virtual sessions + 3 months of post-program coaching

Price

CHF 15,900

Apply

Tuition and teaching materials are included.
All fees quoted are exclusive of any value-added or other indirect taxes that may be due in any country.
IMD reserves the right to modify the program dates, location, and fee at any time.

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