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As organisations evolve, the expectations of middle managers have expanded. They no longer just deliver results but also balance operational demands with the need to develop, engage, and retain their people. Many find themselves navigating the daily tension between meeting business targets and developing people who are ready for what's next.
ACCELERATE is Korn Ferry Academy's middle manager programme in Singapore, a six-month, part-time middle management course designed to strengthen that balance. This course for middle management equips managers with practical leadership skills to navigate change, motivate diverse teams, and build performance cultures that last. Participants learn to coach effectively, manage across generations, and use technology, including AI, to enhance their leadership impact.
Backed by Korn Ferry's deep expertise in leadership development, this part-time course for middle management is designed for Singapore's workforce realities. Through assessment, applied learning, and individual coaching, you will build the confidence and practical tools to lead people with empathy, accountability, and purpose.
This middle manager course is designed for experienced managers ready to strengthen their people-leadership capability:
Participants generally have established management experience, lead teams of varying sizes, and need practical frameworks to coach effectively, manage change, and sustain performance across diverse, multigenerational teams.
This middle management course builds six critical capabilities that distinguish effective middle managers from operational supervisors:
1. High-Performing Team Leadership
Apply structured leadership frameworks to adapt your approach based on team needs. Build trust, clarity, and accountability to strengthen engagement and results.
2. Multigenerational Performance Management
Set expectations, provide feedback, and sustain high performance across diverse age groups and work preferences. Balance accountability with fairness and motivation.
3. Coaching for Engagement
Use structured coaching conversations to build ownership and continuous improvement. Turn everyday interactions into opportunities to strengthen capability and motivation.
4. Change Leadership
Lead teams confidently through transformation. Plan communication, maintain trust, and sustain performance during periods of organisational change.
5. AI-Enabled People Management
Leverage AI tools for data-driven decision-making, process automation, and enhanced leadership impact. Use technology to create space for high-value people leadership.
6. Strategic Influence & Execution
Connect team goals to business priorities. Translate strategy into action while maintaining engagement and building readiness for broader leadership responsibilities.
ACCELERATE develops the confidence and capability middle managers need to lead people effectively through change and performance demands. Over six months, participants build self-awareness, strengthen essential leadership skills, and apply their learning through practical modules and one-to-one coaching.
ACCELERATE develops the people-leadership capability of middle managers, a group that plays a central role in employee engagement, retention, and day-to-day performance. This middle manager programme helps organisations build a reliable pipeline of leaders who can sustain results through others while adapting to ongoing change.
The six-month journey is paced for managers balancing operational delivery with people development. Participants learn, practise, and apply new approaches without stepping away from business priorities.
Every module draws on Korn Ferry’s global leadership insights and client experience, connecting proven frameworks to the realities of leading diverse, multigenerational teams.
Participants receive an individual Korn Ferry Leadership Solution assessment and one-to-one coaching. These components personalise learning, reinforce application, and accelerate behavioural change.
Sessions are led by experienced managers and consultants who translate leadership concepts into practical approaches that work in real organisations.
Organisations typically see higher engagement and stronger retention in teams led by ACCELERATE graduates, along with greater readiness for senior roles across their management bench.
As part of the SkillsFuture initiative, ACCELERATE provides a cost-effective way to strengthen the organisation’s leadership core while maintaining programme quality and depth.
ACCELERATE sits at the centre of Korn Ferry Academy’s leadership suite, preparing managers for more complex, cross-functional roles. Participants can continue their development through programmes such as ELEVATE, which strengthens enterprise influence and strategic capability.
Full Programme Fees
$9,400* (before funding and GST)
Programme Fee Payable
The payable programme fees reflect the amount after approved programme fee grant and subsidies are applied. All fees are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of 9% GST.
SkillsFuture Funding (SSG)
Eligible Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) may receive funding of up to 70% of course fees for SSG-supported courses. Funding levels, eligibility and payable fees are subject to prevailing funding policies at the point of course commencement.
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
SCs aged 40 and above may receive up to 90% course fee funding for SSG-supported courses (subject to meeting baseline funding conditions).
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Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
Eligible SMEs that fully sponsor their SC/PR employees for SSG-supported courses may receive up to 90% course fee funding.
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SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Eligible employers may utilise their SFEC to offset up to 90% of out-of-pocket costs for supported courses.
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SkillsFuture Credit (for Individuals)
SCs aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credit (Base Tier and, where eligible, Mid-Career Tier) to offset payable course fees for eligible courses.
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To successfully complete the ACCELERATE programme, participants must meet the following requirements for each of the five course modules:
Participants who meet these requirements will receive a digital Certificate of Completion from Korn Ferry Academy.
Administrative details on attendance tracking, assessment, and funding eligibility can be found in our Terms & Conditions and in the course confirmation email sent to participants.
Short workshops cover theory; ACCELERATE builds applied capability over six months. You integrate learning with real leadership challenges, supported by individual coaching and assessment tools. You leave with frameworks you've already tested with your teams.
Both. ACCELERATE is designed for managers with 3 to 10 years of experience who are ready to strengthen their people-leadership capability. The programme works whether you're stepping into middle management or developing broader leadership skills.
Eight full-day in-person sessions over 6 months (5 modules), three 1-hour virtual coaching sessions, and 2–3 hours of pre-work per module. Full-day sessions typically run from 8:30am–5:30pm.
Participants who successfully complete the programme receive a Korn Ferry Academy Certificate of Completion. The programme builds essential middle management capabilities including team leadership, performance management, coaching, change leadership, and strategic execution.
Yes. The coaching module focuses on applying coaching in everyday management contexts, not formal coaching certification. You'll learn to integrate coaching into performance conversations, team meetings, and change management.
You're paired with an experienced coach for three 1-hour virtual sessions. Coaching focuses on applying programme frameworks to your real challenges: leading through change, managing performance issues, or building engagement in hybrid teams.
Minimum 75% attendance is required for certification. If you miss a module, contact the programme team to explore options for joining an alternate cohort (subject to availability).
Blended. The five core modules are in-person (Singapore). Coaching sessions and pre-work are virtual, allowing you to manage the programme alongside full-time leadership responsibilities.
ACCELERATE strengthens the people-leadership foundations required for broader roles: coaching, change management, strategic execution, and influence without authority. The programme focuses on building capability you can apply immediately in your current role.
The AI module is tool-agnostic and focuses on principles you can apply across platforms. You'll learn how to evaluate and adopt AI tools for team performance analysis, communication enhancement, and task automation, regardless of your organisation's specific technology stack.
ACCELERATE is designed for organisations seeking to develop their middle management capability and is available for corporate groups. To discuss your team's needs, intake schedules, group enrollment, or customisation options, please complete our enquiry form and our programme team will be in touch.
"This comprehensive programme from Korn Ferry Academy has greatly enhanced my ability to manage people, both personally and professionally, enabling me to apply the right approach in various situations. The programme highlighted that leadership issues often require a blend of tools, not just one, for effective solutions. One of my biggest takeaways was the focus on coaching. With today's changing demographics and factors like remote work and AI reshaping the workplace, I believe leadership styles which may have worked in the past may not necessarily work in the future. I now see coaching as an essential tool to help us adapt and lead effectively. Before this programme, my grasp of coaching was limited; now, I feel well-equipped with a solid understanding of its purpose and practical applications. Thanks to the Korn Ferry Academy team for developing and delivering such a valuable leadership programme."
"After completing the whole programme, I really felt the modules were carefully thought through in terms of sequencing and how they built upon each other. I think many of us were promoted into leadership positions because we are competent, but I am not quite sure how we will influence and affect our teams. I liked that the instructors were vested in how we can actually apply the concepts we have learnt at our workplace. They will always ask whether we feel confident to implement the new concepts learnt, why and why not, and try to troubleshoot our reservations from there. We were also nudged to give concrete examples of how we’ll apply it – I think it was to demonstrate that we have thought about how we’ll use our newly acquired skills, and not just brush them off with some superficial answers."
"I thoroughly enjoyed the programme and found several aspects particularly valuable. The most impactful elements for me were: The opportunity to delve into in-depth studies on relevant topics. The interactive sessions facilitated engaging discussions and idea-sharing. The team project, where we collaborated to achieve a common goal and learned from each other’s strengths. The role-playing exercises allowed us to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios in a practical and immersive way. What made these experiences even more enriching was the opportunity to share them with my colleagues. Together, we learned, grew, and gained valuable knowledge and insights that will undoubtedly benefit us in our future endeavours. I also found the coaching session highly beneficial. It deepened my understanding of previously learned concepts and provided practical guidance on applying them to my career advancement. The session was instrumental in connecting theoretical knowledge to real-world applications, and I highly recommend it. I plan to apply the insights and skills gained from this programme to drive informed decision-making, optimise operations, and contribute to my organisation's growth. I also aim to mentor and coach my team members while taking on more leadership roles to drive positive change in my industry."
"The depth and takeaways from the various facilitators of each various workshops to illustrate how the concepts are in real-life examples. Creates more understanding and materialises the mechanics of the skill which is usually exhibited in a workplace setting."
