Our differentiation
Luminaries Forge offers several advantages over traditional university and management school programs, especially regarding relevance, flexibility, and practical application.
While we recognize that technical skills are crucial, we emphasize personal growth and leadership development equally, ensuring that students are well-rounded and ready to lead IT teams effectively.
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Cutting-Edge Curriculum by Industry Experts
Courses at Luminaries Forge are continuously updated to include the latest trends and technologies in IT. Unlike some university programs that may have a fixed curriculum, instructors at Luminaries Forge are active IT industry leaders with current, real-world experience. They bring fresh insights from the field, unlike traditional academic settings where instructors may not be as actively engaged in the industry.
Real-World Lessons and Network Building
Training includes hands-on projects that simulate actual IT leadership scenarios, providing practical experience that can be directly applied to the workplace. This contrasts with the more theoretical or case-study-based approach of most traditional programs. Our small cohort sizes allow for personalized attention and foster a close-knit community, offering networking opportunities with other professionals likely to be in influential positions in the industry.
A Value-Focused Program in a Defined Time Frame
Topics and programs at Luminaries Forge are designed to be completed in a shorter timeframe, providing intensive and focused learning that respects the time constraints of working professionals. Luminaries Forge can offer more cost-effective training without the overhead of traditional university programs by focusing on the most essential and applicable skills. No course-padding with irrelevant or archaic concepts, just the information our students need.
What does it take to
Become a Luminary?
It takes a fusion of visionary thinking, technical acumen, and the courage to lead. At Luminaries Forge, we believe that becoming a luminary is about igniting the spark of innovation within you, honing your skills with real-world challenges, and guiding you to inspire others. It's a 9-month learning, growth, and transformation journey that turns potential into brilliance.
Weeks 1-12
Build the Foundation
Introduction to IT Leadership, Foundation and Strategic Planning, Building and Leading High Performance Teams, Inclusive Management, ITIL Foundations Program Study and Certification, Employee Experience, Financial Management for IT Leaders
Weeks 13-27
Manage the Operation
Project and Program Management, Governance and Policy, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Change Management, Risk Management and Cybersecurity, Public Speaking and Presenting, Data Analytics and Decision Making, Compliance
When does the cohort meet?
The cohort will meet each week virtually for a 90-minute session during general business hours, with some limited exceptions.
These limited exceptions include a brief break at the midway point of the program and a handful of modules that will take between three and six hours, such as Speaking Coaching and Assessment, Insights Programming Assessment, and ITIL Test Preparatory Training. Additionally, students will have work to perform outside of the class, including document and presentation development, strategy development, study preparation, and similar work. Between in-class work and homework, every student in the Luminaries Forge can reasonably expect to commit between two and three hours a week during the program.
Additionally, open office hours will be held each week, during which students can discuss the class modules, their ongoing classwork, their development goals, or other issues related to Leadership development with the teacher.
Weeks 28-36
Become the Leader
Insights Programming Assessment, Personal Leadership and Development, Communication and Influence, the Luminaries Forge Capstone Project and Final Exam
How do Luminaries become certified?
Participants in the Luminaries Forge program, collectively known as “Future Luminaries,” will be expected to complete several projects during the program that demonstrate concrete, accumulated knowledge of the course material. All Future Luminaries will also need to complete their final capstone project.
Upon successful completion of all objectives, Future Luminaries will graduate to become actual Luminaries and receive the “LumiForged” certificate validated by Accredible.
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Tuition Fees for Students*
$8,800** per student
Payment instructions are sent to students after acceptance into the program.
Refer to the Training Program for all program details.
*Prospective students must be at the Assistant Manager level or higher within their current organization. We will consider students currently not employed at an organization provided they were previously at the Assistant Manager level or higher within their prior organization.
**Course Fees include ITIL Certification Class and exam, Public Speaking Coaching, Insights Assessment, and all course books and reference materials.
