Learning formats
Every format belongs to the same Academy and the same governed programmes. A briefing or masterclass is never presented as a full professional qualification.
Format
Best for concepts, orientation, records and structured individual practice. Short lessons with interaction and feedback, at your own pace.
| Format | Best for | What to expect | Facilitation | Schedule | Interaction | Assessment | Typical effort | Credential | Institutional delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-paced | Concepts, orientation, records and structured individual practice | Short lessons with interaction and feedback, at your own pace | None live; support by message | Start any time | Knowledge checks and exercises | Automated checks; some short exercises | 1 to 15 hours | Completion certificate | Yes, as assigned seats |
| Live online | Discussion, demonstration, expert interpretation and coaching | Scheduled online sessions with pre-work and follow-up resources | TLC faculty, live | Fixed session times (Nairobi time shown) | Discussion, polls and breakout work | Attendance plus optional exercise | 2 to 20 hours | Participation or assessed, as stated | Yes |
| Cohort | Professional capability built over several weeks with peers | A group that starts and finishes together, mixing self-study and live sessions | Assigned facilitator for the cohort | Start and end dates, weekly rhythm | Peer work, feedback and marked tasks | Applied tasks marked against rubrics | 15 to 80 hours | Assessed certificate | Yes, private cohorts |
| In person | Simulation, drafting, negotiation, facilitation and executive learning | An activity-led agenda at an accessible venue | TLC faculty, on site | Fixed days | Simulations and group exercises | Practical exercises; optional assessment | 1 to 5 days | Participation or assessed, as stated | Yes |
| Blended | Professional learning that combines knowledge and applied review | A clear sequence of self-paced work, live sessions and assessment | Facilitator for live parts and marking | Dated milestones | Live practice plus independent study | Module assessments and a capstone | 20 to 70 hours | Assessed certificate | Yes |
| Institutional | Cohort capability and workplace change in one organisation | A diagnostic, tailored cases and a workplace project | Dedicated faculty team | Agreed with your institution | Cohort work on your own cases | Workplace assignment and cohort report | Agreed per engagement | Institutional or cohort credential | This is the institutional format |
| Executive briefing | Topical issues and leadership decisions with expert interpretation | A focused session with senior practitioners | Senior faculty | Half day to two days | Discussion and case analysis | None, or a short reflective exercise | Half a day to 2 days | Participation, where offered | Yes |
