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Level 1

Emerging Leaders

Who am I, and how can I begin to lead myself and influence my world positively?

Target audience

  • Teens approximately 13–17 years.

Overall goal

To help teenagers develop self-awareness, confidence, emotional intelligence, communication skills, discipline, healthy relationships, critical thinking and an understanding that they can create positive change.

Length
8 weeks
Sessions
16 core, 2 a week
Format
Fully online, group-based
Certificate
Yatsar International Leadership Development Programme, Level 1 — Emerging Leaders

The eight weeks.Two sessions each.

Every session follows the learn, discuss, practise, present, feedback, apply cycle, and each one ends with a practical assignment. The full session content is shared with participants when the cohort starts.

  1. Week 1

    Understanding Leadership & Self

    1. Session 1What Is Leadership?
    2. Session 2Knowing Yourself

  2. Week 2

    Confidence & Personal Development

    1. Session 3Building Genuine Confidence
    2. Session 4Finding Your Voice

  3. Week 3

    Emotional Intelligence

    1. Session 5Understanding My Emotions
    2. Session 6Understanding Other People

  4. Week 4

    Communication

    1. Session 7Communicating Effectively
    2. Session 8Difficult Conversations

  5. Week 5

    Self-Leadership

    1. Session 9Discipline & Responsibility
    2. Session 10Time & Life Management

  6. Week 6

    Thinking & Problem-Solving

    1. Session 11Critical Thinking
    2. Session 12Creativity & Problem-Solving

  7. Week 7

    People & Leadership

    1. Session 13Influence & Leadership
    2. Session 14Teamwork & Conflict

  8. Week 8

    Impact & Graduation

    1. Session 15Becoming the Change
    2. Session 16Change Project & Graduation Preparation

Real problem, real team.Then a personal presentation.

Group leadership project

Students identify a real problem affecting young people, their school, family or community.

Final individual presentation

The Leader I Am Becoming

The level ends with a personal presentation, not a written exam. It is assessed on what you can demonstrate: self-awareness, communication, thinking, leadership and the change you intend to make.

Other levels

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