YLP Global Leadership Academy

Practical education for leadership, governance and public life.

Our Open University and leadership academy deliver accessible, blended learning for young people preparing to serve in Parliament, government, business and civil society.

Learn by doing

Training built around real leadership tasks.

Personal leadership

Self-discovery, ethics, integrity, professional identity, confidence and personal branding.

Parliament and policy

Standing Orders, debates, bill drafting, policy research, committee work and oversight.

Public engagement

Manifestos, campaigns, media interviews, diplomacy, negotiation and constituency engagement.

Blended delivery

Face-to-face learning supported by virtual training.

Some workshops, briefings and preparatory sessions take place online, while practical exercises and parliamentary sittings are principally physical engagements. Participants receive an official notice for every programme, including date, time, venue, preparation and dress requirements.

Physical workshops

Interactive learning, debate practice, team exercises and direct facilitator engagement.

Virtual sessions

Accessible briefings, committee preparation, mentoring and specialist masterclasses.

Core learning areas

A broad curriculum for emerging leaders.

Self-discoveryResponsible leadershipBusiness of ParliamentPublic speakingPolicy analysisBill draftingManifesto writingMedia skillsPolitical participationNegotiationProject planningLeadership CV