Turning insight and learning into
real-world expertise
From the classroom to the boardroom, FT Academy turns Financial Times expertise into practical learning that builds skills, sharpens judgement and helps you put new-found knowledge into action.
"I really enjoyed the course — the quality of teaching materials, the very learned and personable tutors and the super efficient administration were all exceptional. The FT is very much the ‘gold standard’ - incredibly rewarding and thought provoking. I feel that I have grown."
Chair, Miromore
For teams
Develop your people. Strengthen your business.
Support learning at every stage, from new starters to senior leaders and board members. FT Academy combines expert-led learning with Financial Times perspectives and real-world context. This helps your teams build practical skills, sharpen their judgement and put what they learn to work.
With flexible formats, cutting-edge thinking and opportunities to learn alongside peers, your people gain the knowledge and confidence to make better decisions in a fast-changing world.
For you
Invest in yourself and move forward with confidence.
Wherever you are in your learning or working life, FT Academy helps you build practical skills, broaden your perspective and sharpen your judgement. From preparing for the world of work to taking on greater responsibility or stepping into the boardroom, you'll learn to make sense of what matters and put that understanding to work.
Learn from experts, draw on the insight and global perspective of the Financial Times and connect with peers from around the world.
Partner with FT Academy
Bring your expertise to learning that goes further.
Partner with FT Academy to turn expertise and insight into learning that people can put to work.
You’ll collaborate with one of the world’s most trusted voices in business to deliver high-impact learning across industries and career stages.
Together, we can create programmes, content and experiences for learners at every stage - from students taking their first steps to professionals and leaders tackling complex challenges.
Combine your expertise with the credibility and global perspective of the Financial Times to share knowledge, build capability and make a meaningful impact.
Learning for every life and career stage:
find the right FT Academy programme
FT Board Director Programme
Get ahead in your board career
Accredited, expert-led training that builds the knowledge, judgement and confidence to make better decisions and contribute effectively in the boardroom.
FT Executive Programmes
Unlock your leadership potential
Designed for senior professionals stepping into broader leadership roles, these programmes help you lead with clarity, navigate complexity, and influence at the highest levels.
FT Schools
Supporting students through FT Schools
FT Schools supports schools and students through free digital access, curriculum-relevant content and classroom-ready resources.
We help students to deepen their studies and build the confidence to succeed.
FT Board Director Programme
Your boardroom advantage
The FT Board Director Programme prepares you to play a more effective role in the boardroom. Led by experienced board practitioners, it combines the essentials of good governance with practical skills. You’ll be able to challenge constructively, influence decisions and navigate the demands of board-level responsibility.
What you’ll gain:
A deeper understanding of your legal duties and board responsibilities
Sharper judgement on strategy, risk and performance
Greater confidence navigating boardroom dynamics
Insight from real case studies and current governance challenges
A respected, accredited qualification to support your board career
Ongoing access to a global network of non-executives and senior leaders
Whether you're preparing for your first board role or looking to elevate your impact as a director, FT Board Director Programme equips you to lead with clarity, integrity and influence.
FT Executive Programmes
Accelerate your leadership in a complex world
FT Executive Programmes help senior professionals take on greater responsibility and navigate the challenges that come with it. Whether you’re stepping into a broader role, leading through change or looking to increase your influence, you’ll gain practical learning you can apply directly to the situations you face at work.
What you’ll gain:
Practical tools to shift from operational to strategic thinking
Greater confidence influencing across functions and senior levels
A deeper understanding of global trends shaping your organisation
Insights from FT experts and business school faculty
A flexible format designed for your busy professional schedule
A peer network of ambitious leaders across industries
Put new thinking to work where it matters most - with the Financial Times at your side.
FT Schools
Helping schools educate and inspire the next generation
FT Schools brings the world into the classroom, with free access to FT.com for students aged 16–19, their teachers and schools worldwide. Trusted journalism, analysis and global perspectives help students deepen their studies, think critically and connect what they learn to what’s happening beyond the classroom.
Free access to FT.com, wherever you learn
Bring real-world examples into lessons, essays and exams
Build critical thinking and media literacy
Explore curriculum-relevant news and classroom-ready resources
Develop global knowledge and understand different perspectives
Prepare for university, interviews and the world of work
Understand more in the classroom. Be ready for the world beyond it.
Learning for every life and career stage:
Find the right FT programme for you
At FT Academy, trusted Financial Times journalism meets expert-led, real-world learning. From the classroom to the boardroom, our programmes help you build practical skills, broaden your perspective and sharpen your judgement for whatever comes next. Whether you’re studying, starting out, stepping up or leading at the highest level, you’ll gain knowledge you can use, ideas you can apply and the confidence to put them into action.