The UNICON Leadership Academy (ULA) held an informational webinar introducing the program for the upcoming 2025-26 cohort. Peter Methot, who brings extensive experience teaching in the ULA for six/seven years, will be co-directing the program. During the webinar, he emphasized how the program has evolved to meet the changing needs of executive education professionals.
Info webinar recording
About the UNICON Leadership Academy
Duration
8-month development program
October 2025 – June 2026
Investment
Registration fee: $2,250
Team Development Conference fee not included
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of University experience
Capacity
30 participants
Maximum 5 per institution
Mentorship Experience
A key highlight of the webinar was the discussion of the program’s mentorship component. Participants engage in three structured sessions with industry leaders, matched based on their career goals and interests. Many of these relationships continue well beyond the program, creating lasting professional connections.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as seats fill quickly. Applications that meet all requirements are accepted on a first come first served basis and will no longer be accepted once the cohort is filled.
UNICON Leadership Academy FAQs
Q: When does the program start?
A: October 2025
Q: Is there an in-person component?
A: Yes, the program includes an in-person session at Johns Hopkins University on November 4th, the day prior to the start of the Team Development Conference
Q: What’s the time commitment?
A: Please visit the Leadership Academy webpage to see the programme structure
Q: Who are the mentors?
A: Senior industry leaders, including heads of schools and experienced executive education professionals from global institutions
Q: What makes ULA unique?
A: It’s the only leadership program specifically designed for executive education professionals, by executive education experts
Q: How many participants are in each cohort?
A: The program has around 25-30 participants
