Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing commitment to developing qualified national leaders who can contribute to Qatar’s sustainable growth, Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) has announced the opening of registration for its National Leadership Program 2026, starting Tuesday, August 5 and closing on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
The programs are open to Qatari nationals who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and possess a minimum of five years of professional experience. Designed to strengthen national capabilities, QLC’s programs aim to enhance leadership and administrative competencies in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, supporting the evolving needs of the country’s key sectors.
The National Leadership Program feature three distinguished tracks, tailored to suit varying levels of professional experience and responsibility:
1. Government Leaders Program
Targeting leaders across government and public sector entities, this program focuses on governance, public policy, and institutional change.
Training Language: Arabic
Participants are grouped based on age and experience to ensure content relevance:
Group 1: Ages 25–35 with at least 5 years of experience, focusing on core leadership skills.
Group 2: Ages 36–46 with 10+ years of experience, designed for those in supervisory or executive roles, focusing on advanced leadership and decision-making.
2. Rising Leaders Program
Geared towards emerging national talents at the beginning of their leadership journeys, this track is open to individuals aged 25–35 with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The program emphasizes foundational leadership skills, teamwork, and effective communication.
Training Language: English
3. Executive Leaders Program
Tailored for senior executives aged 36–46 in high-level leadership roles with at least 10 years of experience, this track focuses on strategic thinking, impactful leadership, and effective management.
Training Language: English
Delivered in collaboration with world-renowned academic institutions, QLC’s programs offer a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience through workshops, case studies, and international learning visits. Core skill areas include:
Strategic thinking and influential leadership
Effective communication and media engagement
Change management and decision-making
Institutional innovation and complex problem-solving
Performance-driven culture and sustainable leadership
Registration Requirements:
Final admission to the National Leadership Programs requires a “no objection” letter from the applicant’s employer, as sessions are conducted during official working hours. Applications must be submitted online through the official website www.qlc.qa no later than August 20, 2025.
QLC’s Registration Office encourages applicants to carefully review the program requirements, prepare necessary documents, update their personal information, and complete the application using a computer device to ensure proper submission. Applicants with previously initiated forms from past years may resume and complete them without starting over.
