Professional Skills Academy • NEW
Build Professional Confidence. Demonstrate Capability. Accelerate Your Career.
A structured pathway from professional effectiveness to strategic leadership.
The IA Professional Skills Academy is designed specifically for investment management professionals looking to strengthen the skills that drive performance, influence and career progression, from communication and personal effectiveness through to leadership, executive presence and coaching.
Built around the capabilities today's professionals need.
Each tier is designed to help individuals develop the practical skills required to succeed at different stages of their career, with outcomes focused on real-world application and professional impact.
Emerging Professionals
Build confidence in communication, collaboration, presentation and personal effectiveness to establish strong professional foundations.
Individual Contributors
Strengthen critical thinking, emotional intelligence, storytelling and productivity skills to improve day-to-day performance and influence..
Team Leaders & Managers
Develop the leadership capabilities needed to motivate teams, manage performance, influence stakeholders and lead through change.
Senior Professionals
Enhance strategic thinking, decision-making and executive communication to increase impact across teams and functions.
Senior Leaders & Executives
Build executive presence, leadership confidence and strategic influence to drive organisational success and inspire high-performing teams.
Learning & Development Teams
Provide structured professional development pathways that support talent development, leadership readiness and long-term organisational capability..
Why develop professional skills with the Investment Association?
Technical expertise remains essential, but success increasingly depends on the ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, influence stakeholders and lead with confidence. The Professional Skills Academy helps individuals and organisations develop these capabilities through practical, investment management-focused learning.
- Designed specifically for investment management professionals
- Practical learning focused on workplace application
- Delivered by experienced coaches, facilitators and leadership specialists
- Structured learning pathways aligned to career progression
- Flexible development options for individuals and teams
Don't just develop skills. Demonstrate them.
The Academy goes beyond learning objectives. Participants work towards an IA Professional Skills Academy Micro-Credential, demonstrating the ability to apply professional and leadership skills effectively within the workplace.
CPD-Eligible Learning
Every course counts towards your continuing professional development.
IA Micro-Credential
Complete the learning pathway to earn an IA Professional Skills Academy micro-credential.
Verified Digital Badge
Gain a shareable digital badge and certificate recognising completion of your IA Professional Skills Academy learning pathway
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