Leadership Development Program! Become a leader
The 7 Cups Academy is a tuition-free institution that trains members, listeners, and researchers to develop skills and better care for our community. These are professional skills that are of great use even outside 7 Cups. We believe in practice-driven learning and all of our courses have in-field experience at the core.
This program is part of our academy! The 7 Cups Academy has had 1308 graduates and currently has 404 enrolled trainees
Why choose 7 Cups Academy?
All of our programs are completely free
1-1 mentor support to help you graduate
You choose your program duration and can seek extensions
Our programs focus on hands-on practical training
The programs offer training in sought-after professional skills
You will be provided with a certificate and a badge upon successful completion
You will train among a group of like-minded individuals who you can learn from
It is a great way to work towards a 7 Cups role. Academy graduates gain relevant experience that makes them good candidates for 7 Cups roles within that focus.
All graduates (from any of the academy programs) can request a letter of recommendation
We provide 7 Cups work verifications, references for school/university/work applications
Not only will we provide you with valuable training, but we can also verify your work experience if needed.
Now let's talk about the Leadership Development Program!
The program is designed to help you become a strong leader. It includes both theoretical and practical components and is spread over 6-8 weeks. It takes a personal approach and starts with helping you identify and build upon your natural gifts and strengths. There is a learning-by-doing practical component where you practice what you learn by serving in a community domain alongside other leaders in either the engagement or quality programs.
What does the LDP offer?
In-depth learning of personal strengths and weaknesses and how they impact your leadership skill
Focused content on cultural diversity
In-depth study of building and maintaining thriving communities as a leader
An in-depth look into foundational leadership principles
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Introduction to leadership on 7 Cups and the opportunity to acquire a leadership role before graduation from the program.
Key content learned in the program
Gaining self-awareness through personality tests (Myers & Briggs, The Big 5 and the Enneagram)
In-depth knowledge of building and maintaining communities
Supporting fellow trainees
Components of personal leadership
Study of foundational leadership principles
Lessons on cultural diversity
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Obtaining a leadership role
The program is best suited for
Users interested in improving their self-awareness
Users interested in understanding the dynamics of thriving communities
Users interested in learning how to become great leaders
Users interested in service leadership
Users interested in joining leadership roles at 7 Cups
Users looking to expand their knowledge of diversity and cultural acceptance
Users who are already active in the community but wish to contribute more in a leadership role
Users looking to advance in their leadership roles on or outside 7 Cups
Requirements to join for LISTENERS
If you are not a verified listener yet, you can still enroll in LDP as long as you have submitted the application form AND you meet the requirements to become a verified listener.
No behavior reports in the past 8 weeks
Requirements to join for MEMBERS
No newbie badge (member account that is older than a month)
Appreciated Voice badge (for making 20 forum posts, this can be a post itself or responding to someone else’s post)
- No behavior reports in the past 8 weeks
Wondering much time it takes? 3 hours per week on average for a minimum of 6 weeks (more if you choose more). It is self-paced!