Now accepting applications – The next cohort begins August 2027!

Program Calendar

2026-27 Class


July 2026

31: Final application deadline


August 2026

12: Virtual kick-off & Participant Orientation


September 2026

11-13: Lexington, KY
In-Person Lexington Leadership Workshop


October – April 2026: Content Months

Week 1: Content Release and Industry Connection Introduction

Week 2: Mentor Meetings, Discussion Forum

Week 3: Capstone Project Meeting and Discussion Groups

Week 4: Concluding Virtual Workshop


May 2026

In-Person Leadership Workshop (Capstone Project Presentation, Course Completion Ceremony, Executive Forum Attendance), TBD

BP4D Conference, TBD


“One of my biggest takeaways from the program is that my leadership aspirations are attainable. To move from where I am today to where I want to be as an influential leader in my company, there really is a formula. There are skills, techniques and tools that this program is teaching us how to leverage to position ourselves to lead change, become the head of a division, or whatever your leadership goal may be… it is attainable. This realization has reignited my growth and confidence. The growth of my confidence is the biggest change I’ve experience as a result of the program… it has just skyrocketed as I learn valuable new skills to stay resilient in the face of the ever-changing business landscape.”

— Stephanie (Participant), FMIS Senior Project Manager, Healthcare Industry


2027-28 Class


July 2027

31: Final application deadline


August 2027

12: Virtual kick-off & Participant Orientation


September 2027

9-12: Lexington, KY
In-Person Lexington Leadership Workshop


October – April 2028: Content Months

Week 1: Content Release and Industry Connection Introduction

Week 2: Mentor Meetings, Discussion Forum

Week 3: Capstone Project Meeting and Discussion Groups

Week 4: Concluding Virtual Workshop


May 2028

7: In-Person Leadership Workshop (Capstone Project Presentation, Course Completion Ceremony, Executive Forum Attendance), TBD

8-11: BP4D Conference, Orlando, FL


“One of my biggest takeaways from the program is that my leadership aspirations are attainable. To move from where I am today to where I want to be as an influential leader in my company, there really is a formula. There are skills, techniques and tools that this program is teaching us how to leverage to position ourselves to lead change, become the head of a division, or whatever your leadership goal may be… it is attainable. This realization has reignited my growth and confidence. The growth of my confidence is the biggest change I’ve experience as a result of the program… it has just skyrocketed as I learn valuable new skills to stay resilient in the face of the ever-changing business landscape.”

— Stephanie (Participant), FMIS Senior Project Manager, Healthcare Industry