Cohort 5
Starting September 2025
Pricing
£4,995. See if you’re eligible for a bursary below.
Become the leader you’re meant to be
A leadership programme unlike any other, Climb is a 10-month journey offering world-class training, a supportive network, and unparalleled opportunities to help you thrive as an impactful leader.
“We need a revolution in leadership; not another reorganisation but a revolution. Climb is developing the revolutionaries.”
Professor Sir Muir Gray, Founder of the National Library for Health and inaugural Chief Knowledge Officer of the NHS
Together, we Climb.
Ready to lead change in a complex world? Climb gives you the mindset, tools and support to tackle real challenges and achieve what once felt out of reach.
Through radical, immersive experiences, you’ll build the courage, clarity and practical strategies to inspire action and drive meaningful change. You’ll develop your emotional intelligence, strengthen your leadership voice, and gain hands-on experience working on the issues that matter most.
Learn, Grow, Connect.
Climb is led by expert facilitators and shaped by the real-world experiences of leaders like you. You’ll join a community of peers who challenge and champion each other—and stay connected long after the course ends.
We’ll continue to support you as your leadership grows and your impact deepens.
Professional development that counts.
Climb is recognised as a high-impact leadership development experience. Completion of the programme can contribute towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Management at Swansea University.
What you’ll learn.
- Discover your unique leadership style and how you relate to the world and those around you.
- Learn to strategise and think systemically, understanding the power of belonging.
- Develop new tools and skills to make change by inspiring and mobilising others to your cause.
- Uncover new strengths and push beyond your comfort zone through challenge-based learning.
Explore success stories
Applying for Climb
This programme has limited places for applicants with the right mindset and skills.
Attendance is required for all sessions, both virtual and in-person, ending with a summit showcasing your achievements.
Applicants must secure their organisation’s support for study leave, travel, and accommodation, or explore sponsorship and self-funding options.
Climb Cohort 5 is now closed for applications; please contact us for more information.
Meet your teachers
At Climb, we pride ourselves on our world-leading teachers. The profiles on our website offer a glimpse into the exceptional educators who have contributed to our program so far. As we continuously refine and enhance our curriculum, we introduce new and exciting teachers each year, ensuring that you benefit from the latest insights and expertise in the field.
Natasha Zimmerman
Organisational Psychologist and world-leading expert in Belonging
Jane Booth-Tobin
Director of the P3 Lab, Johns Hopkins University
Neil Cocker
Entrepreneur and founder of TedxCardiff
Mark Prain
Founding Director of the Hillary Institute of International Leadership
Hahrie Han
Director of the SNF Agora Institute and Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University
Professor Sir Muir Gray
Honorary Clinical Researcher at the University of Oxford’s Centre for Evidence-based Medicine
Programme dates
The dates for Climb Cohort 4 have been scheduled as follows. Dates for Climb Cohort 5 will be announced shortly.
- 2024
- 9 September – Virtual Introduction Meeting
- 8 -10 October – In- person residential and orientation session
- 3 – 4 December – virtual 2-day learning session
- 2025
- 28 – 29 January – In-person 2-day learning session
- 3 – 4 February – West Wales 1:1 coaching sessions
- 5 – 6 February – North Wales 1:1 coaching sessions
- 10 – 12 February – Cardiff 1:1 coaching sessions
- 24 – 25 March – Virtual 2-day learning session
- 28 – 30 April – In-person 2-day learning session
- 8 May – In-person short learning session
- 9 May – Submission deadline for coursework
- 3-5 June 2025 – In-person 3-day immersive residential session
- 24 June 2025: Climb Cohort 4 Summit
Programme fees
Individuals who work in health and publicly-funded social care in Wales will have their course fees covered in full by a bursary provided by the Welsh Government.
The fee for candidates from outside of health and care in Wales is £4,950.
Applications are now closed for Climb Cohort 5. Check back here for dates of the next cohort or follow us on LinkedIn.
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