ASCEND · MID-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ASCEND — Turn Experience Into Executive Readiness
A 12-week management development programme for mid-level professionals ready to step into senior leadership. Through applied learning, verified credentialing, and managed placement, ASCEND helps you build the competence, confidence, and credibility employers trust.
Who It's For
- Professionals with 3–7 years of experience ready to step into senior leadership
- Programme & Project Managers and Operations professionals
- Finance, Growth & Commercial professionals
- Brand & Communications professionals
- Technology & Digital professionals
- Anyone managing people, teams, or functions without formal management training
Curriculum Highlights
Strategic Thinking, Research & Analysis
Turn information into structured insight and sound, defensible decisions.
Communication, Writing & Influence
Write, present, and persuade with the clarity expected of a manager.
Leadership & People Management
Lead teams, manage performance, and navigate organisational dynamics.
Operations, Process & Execution
Design processes and drive delivery with measurable results.
Business, Financial & Commercial Acumen
Understand value creation, budgets, margins, and commercially sound decisions.
Digital Tools & AI Capability
Apply modern digital and AI tools to work smarter and faster.
Industry & Functional Application
Apply your learning to real challenges in your own role and industry.
Business Law
Grasp the legal foundations every credible manager is expected to know.
What You Leave With
- Real workplace learning grounded in live business challenges
- A verified management proficiency score
- A track-specific portfolio documenting your capabilities
- A completed capstone project
- A placement pathway and post-placement support
- Access to the FK employer partner network and alumni community
Programme Format
Duration
12-week intensive programme
Start Date
19 June 2026
Schedule
Saturdays 10am–6pm · Sundays 4pm–8pm
Delivery
Hybrid — online & in-person