McKinsey.org Forward in Latin America

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McKinsey.org Forward is a free ten-week learning program designed to equip individuals at different stages of their careers—from career starters to job changers—with practical skills to succeed in the future of work.

What you can expect

Whether you are in the early days of your career or navigating a new opportunity, the Forward learning journey will help you develop new ways of thinking, expand your skill set and grow your confidence.

At the end of the program, you will receive a McKinsey.org Forward digital badge and join an exclusive global network of life-long learners.

Forward’s first rollout in Latin America covers 10 countries. Our aspiration is to expand the program into more locations in the future.

Interactive learning journey

Variety of formats: digital courses, virtual-learning events, assignments, and reflection exercises
Time investment of about two hours a week for ten weeks

Workplace skills you can use immediately

Gain the skills and tools to do the following:

Turn business problems into opportunities by using structured and creative thinking.
Communicate in a clear and impactful way that makes your audience take action.
Be adaptable and build emotional awareness for working in a team or alone, especially in times of change.
Build strong relationships and maintain your well-being at work.
Develop your digital tool kit and plan to navigate the modern digital world.

Eligibility criteria

To access McKinsey.org Forward, you must meet the following criteria:

Currently reside in the Latin America region (currently, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, The Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico and Panama)
Be employed, self-employed, or in between jobs
Have less than five years of total work experience
or
Have more than five years of work experience but have never been responsible for directly managing any colleagues
Have completed at least a secondary education/high school degree
Have a good command of the English or the Latin American Spanish language

Mark your growth

Earn the McKinsey.org Forward badge

Participants who complete the Core Skills level will earn a personalized digital badge, which is shareable across social media and other digital channels.