Forward in Europe

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Forward is a free, ten-week online learning program offered by McKinsey to equip individuals at different stages of their working life 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 boost your confidence.

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

Interactive learning journey
  • Variety of formats: digital courses, virtual-learning events, assignments, and reflection exercises
  • Dedicating about two hours a week over 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 Forward, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Currently reside in specific countries in Europe
  • are currently employed, self-employed, or 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 in a corporate setting
  • completed at least a secondary education / high school degree
  • have a good command of the English language (the program will be conducted in English)

Optional Webinar Series: Navigating Ethnocultural Diversity in the Workplace

As part of our efforts to boost inclusivity in Europe’s workforce, interested participants can voluntarily join an optional webinar series and networking opportunity focused on navigating ethnocultural diversity in the workplace.

Mark your growth

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Earn the McKinsey 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.

What Forward alumni are saying

 
Photo of Mario Arroyo, Forward in Europe alumni

I genuinely found all the Forward content to be extremely valuable for my future job aspirations because of how interactive and applicable to real life it is.

Mario, Marketing Intern
Sweden
Photo of Busra Birol, Forward in Europe alumni

I was expecting a typical program with the same facts that we heard many times. It was very different and practical. I am genuinely happy to have attended this program and had an opportunity to expand my perspective on business life.

Busra, Data Analyst
Germany
Photo of Jose Maria, Forward in Europe alumni

Before Forward, I could feel overwhelmed when facing a new challenge. Now I feel I built what they call a growth mindset which makes me face the challenge with a really big boost of confidence in myself. It's a journey in which you discover how to do things better in the workplace.

Jose Maria, Engineer
Spain

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