NextGen Organizational Transformation Academy
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NextGen Organizational Transformation Academy
2 November–4 December 2026
The course is available in English
Introduction to the course
As fiscal and geopolitical pressures intensify, leaders in international and national public institutions are operating in increasingly complex conditions, where organizational transformation has become a constant reality rather than a one-off reform. The NextGen Organizational Transformation Academy is a space for leaders to pause, reflect, and reimagine how their institutions evolve and perform. Through a blended learning experience - combining online engagement, a face-to-face immersion in Turin, and individual coaching - the Academy creates space for leaders to step back from operational pressures and engage more deliberately with the strategic dimensions of organizational transformation. Participants explore what it means to lead transformation within and across public service, with a focus on system-level thinking, strategic leadership, and peer exchange. Whether navigating institutional reform, advancing digital and organizational innovation, or leading through uncertainty, the Academy supports leaders in strengthening their capacity to guide sustained change with clarity and confidence. Throughout the programme, participants engage with four interlinked areas of organizational transformation: - Leadership development - Change management in public institutions - Digital transformation, data, and emerging technologies in government - Financing, partnerships, and resource mobilisation These themes are explored through case-based learning, structured dialogue, and applied reflection - supporting leaders to approach organizational transformation in ways that are deliberate, collaborative, and grounded in real institutional practice.
Who attends this course?
The Academy is designed for leaders, decision-makers, and advisors from international and national public service institutions, including governments, public agencies, and international or intergovernmental organizations, who have responsibility for shaping, leading, or influencing organizational and system-level transformation.
Phased Approach
The Academy offers a blend of online and in-person learning, structured into three distinct phases:
- Online Distance Learning (2-13 November 2026): Begin your journey on the ITCILO e-Campus through a blend of live sessions and self-paced activities. This phase focuses on building shared foundations in transformation practice, introducing key concepts, and helping participants get familiar with the Academy’s approach, tools, and community.
- One-Week On-Campus Academy (16-20 November 2026): Advance your learning at the United Nations Campus in Turin, set in a 10-hectare green expanse by the River Po and the Turin hills, offering an ideal environment for professional growth. This phase brings participants together on campus for an intensive, hands-on learning experience. It includes interactive workshops led by expert facilitators as well as one-on-one coaching for personalised support. The week is designed to deepen skills, strengthen networks, and spark new ways of thinking across themes and roles.
- Post-Academy Online Phase (23 November – 4 December 2026): Complete the learning journey by presenting your final project, where you bring together what you have learned and show how it can be applied to real professional or institutional challenges. This phase is designed to reinforce your learning and provide an opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency.
Certification of Achievement
Upon completing all three phases, participants will receive an ITCILO Certificate of Achievement – recognising their full engagement across the Academy’s core themes and their commitment to leading meaningful transformation in their context.
How to apply
The application deadline is 13th September 2026.
To apply, please click on “apply now”
We will contact you within a few days to inform you if you have been admitted and what the next steps are. Please note that, if needed, ITCILO can assist you with a support letter to facilitate the visa application process upon receipt of all requested documentation and payment of fees.
