Leading Cities Academy
Readying Urban Collaborators
Leading Cities Academy prepares entrepreneurs to navigate successful public-private partnerships, equipping them with the expertise needed to collaborate effectively with municipalities
What is Leading Cities Academy?
Leading Cities Academy is a virtual program designed for resilient and sustainable entrepreneurs to better understand the public sector and to become better partners for government entities. Focused on working with cities and governments, the Academy provides a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential topics for building resilient, impactful solutions. Through expert-led masterclasses and practical tools, participants gain specialized skills and earn digital certificates that showcase their expertise and readiness to partner with the public sector to drive change in communities.
A Certification That Opens Doors
The Leading Cities Academy certification is more than just a credential—it’s a symbol of expertise, commitment, and trustworthiness that resonates with government leaders and stakeholders worldwide. City officials are looking for partners who understand the complexities of urban challenges and are equipped to deliver effective, sustainable solutions. This certification demonstrates that you have completed rigorous training tailored to the realities of smart city innovation.
Certified entrepreneurs are recognized as valuable collaborators who can engage meaningfully with city leaders, navigate public-private partnerships, and implement solutions that truly benefit communities.
Trusted by Governments
Certification signals to city officials that you are a skilled and reliable collaborator who understands their priorities.
Enhanced Credibility
Stand out in the smart city ecosystem with a credential that validates your knowledge and professionalism.
Stronger Partnerships
Build trust and confidence with stakeholders who value your certified expertise in addressing urban challenges.
Proven Expertise
Show that you’ve mastered the strategies necessary to create impactful solutions for communities.
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Expert-Led Insights
Gain knowledge from industry leaders and subject matter experts through engaging video sessions and virtual office hours
Digital Certifications
Receive digital certificates at key milestones, validating your public-private partnership readiness
Flexible Learning Path
The Academy offers both a synchronous version with live Q&A sessions and an asynchronous, fully virtual option for self-paced learning.
Academy Levels
Leading Cities Academy offers a modular structure that allows participants to progress through levels, showcasing increasing expertise in and commitment to successful public-private partnerships (PPP). Each level builds upon foundational principles, advancing toward specialized knowledge to be effective and valued partners to communities
PPP Readiness Level Bronze
3 modules and their quizzes completed
PPP Readiness Level Silver
6 modules and a Pilot Project Plan completed
PPP Readiness Level Gold
9 modules and a Case Study Report completed
PPP Readiness Level Diamond
All 12 modules and a City Pilot Project completed
Required Academy Projects
Academy students complete hands-on projects to prepare for real-world collaboration:
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Monthly Modules
Choose Your Learning Style:
Live Interaction or Self-Paced Flexibility
The Leading Cities Academy offers two learning options to suit your schedule and preferences. The synchronous format includes live sessions with real-time Q&A opportunities, allowing you to engage directly with experts and deepen your understanding through interactive discussions. Alternatively, the asynchronous format provides a fully virtual, self-paced experience with recorded sessions and access to speaker materials, offering the flexibility to learn on your own time. Both formats deliver the same high-quality curriculum to equip you with the skills needed for impactful public-private partnerships.
Leading Cities Academy Pricing
Each Readiness Level is equivalent to three months of curriculum and is available in two formats:
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