AFRICAN BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY ACADEMY

The  African Sustainability Academy (Sustainability Management and   Leadership Development Training Programme) is a week-long intensive   training course designed to expose participants to global trends and   best practices in sustainability innovation, leadership development,  and  entrepreneurship in Africa. The delegates will have an opportunity  to  interact with some of the most successful local, regional, and  global  company leaders, from around the African continent. There will  be  opportunities to explore leadership and secrets of success stories  of  great organisations engage with successful leaders from leading   companies, developing mutually beneficial business and personal   relationships that will endure beyond the programme completion  date. 

The   delegates will be in a position to transfer and apply knowledge gained   on this programme into their own organisations, thereby providing a   return on investment for attending this training. Participants in this   training programme will be introduced to a structured series of   activities designed to help achieve organisational coherence within the   system and the effective alignment of activities and structures for  the  common purpose of improving educational processes and outcomes. 

Leadership   and Management Development Training aims at enhancing leadership  skills  at an executive level, advancing strategic understanding in  complex and  uncertain global environments, and making better leadership  decisions  in organisations competing with agility within the  sustainability  leadership context. This is a high-level leadership  in-depth and general  management programme stretching think-tanks to a  challenging learning  experience that positively impacts individual  leadership careers and  companies and organisations in a challenging  global market.

Target Audience: 

Ideally,   this course is designed for emerging CEOs, founders, innovators,   executives, and senior managers in both private and public sector   organisations, or for those with the potential to be promoted to senior   leadership positions in their organisations or elsewhere.

The   programme will be of particular interest to delegates working in the   following sectors: fintech, agritech, financial services, national,   provincial, or local government, service, retail, technology, mining  and  manufacturing industries, and health, travel, and tourism, as well  as  education providers.

This  is a  must-attend and training programme, although most delegates will  have  already received extensive previous formal management and  leadership  development, potential delegates should be able to  demonstrate relevant  work experience, and personal and professional  achievements which will  make them effective peer group contributors.

Course Outcomes: 

After the completion of this training, the participants will be able to:

• Understand and appreciate leadership gains in global exposure and   perspectives on business trends and best practices from the best in the   African region, Europe, the USA and China
• Understand and develop new knowledge to help stay ahead of the game in the face of continuing leadership challenges 
• Sustainably develop local and international networks,   relationships and have an opportunity to interact with leading  companies  and members of their leadership teams and academics in  today’s world
• Should be able to become energised and inspired and be able to inspire their organisations and subordinates to greater heights
• Should be inspired and transformed in mind, heart, and soul, and   to develop positive values, attitudes, behaviours and have the courage   required for success
• Develop talent in organisation that will understand and have the skills to implement company-wide strategy and vision
• Expose talent to leading executives in companies to understand challenges and successes.

Who delivers the programme?

The   accelerator is guided by a host, a facilitator, and coaches – all of   whom have impressive track records in the leadership and management   arena. 

Course Date and Location

The 2026 African Sustainability Academy is planned for:

Date: December 1-7, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Cost: $3,000 ( not including travel costs to the programme)

Language: The course will be conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation in French and Portuguese

Online Registration: Please Complete the Online Form Here to apply.

More Information: Please contact us at academy@absuc.org

What’s included?

• All immersion training fees
• One week accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Johannesburg
• Field trips & excursions
• Breakfast and lunch
• Tailored online mentoring (eight sessions during three months)

What’s not included?

• Flights
• Entry visa
• Travel Insurance
• Dinners and leisure expenses

Join with a tailored payment plan

For organisations that cannot pay the full investment upfront, we can agree on a payment plan:

• Payment in two installments of $2,000 US Dollars on registration
• Outstanding balance due before the start of the programme

Note   that there is limited availability to join us with a payment plan.   Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your eligibility. Email us at  academy@absuc.org. 

What happens next?

Apply   now to join the African Sustainability Master in 2025. There are only   25 seats, and several have already been confirmed. 

The application process is simple:

• Apply: to reserve a seat (only 25 available)
• Get accepted: your acceptance will be based on:
• Your organisation: its ambition and support for your application
• Your profile and motivation
• Your potential group fit
• Submission date: Places will be awarded on a first come first   serve basis. We will choose a diverse group, so the sooner you apply  the  better your chance of approval
• Payment: to confirm your enrollment.