Commonwealth100 Free Online Leadership Programme for Young Leaders from Commonwealth countries

About the Programme

Over 60% of the population of the Commonwealth is under 30. That’s 1.2 billion young people. By the Commonwealth centenary in 2049, they will be its leaders. Commonwealth100 brings them together to shape the legacy that their generation will have across the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth100 is a free, online leadership programme from Common Purpose that equips the next generation with 21st century leadership skills. It is the first of our Legacy Programmes to be run online. It introduces the idea of Open Source Leadership, co-created by young leaders, to maximize their impact in both their professional and civic lives.

Using an interactive platform, you will work with a diverse group of young leaders from across the Commonwealth to explore Open Source Leadership – a new leadership model co-created with over 1,000 young Commonwealth leaders.

Eligibility: Commonwealth100 is open to young people, aged 18+, from across the Commonwealth. You may be at the beginning of your career or in Higher or Further Education.

Value of Award

This is your opportunity to gain practical skills for the future. What’s more, everyone who completes Commonwealth100 receives the Open Source Leadership Badge: an online badge you can use to set yourself apart, as a 21^st Century leader.

Commonwealth100 programme outcomes:

A new generation of young leaders to come through who have the commitment and ability to bridge divides
Stronger links across regions, backgrounds and generations (through our webinars and alumni offerings), which help them to work better together
A broader base of leadership in Commonwealth cities and countries
Framing a fresh, bold, principled, networked Commonwealth of the future

Duration of Award

The programme runs in seven-week-long cohorts. It takes between three to six hours to complete the programme, which can be done flexibly over the cohort period. Upcoming programme dates are: