Manager Academy Schedule, September 2025 - May 2026
Program Components
There are pre-program activities and multiple courses throughout the training.
Workshop Sessions
- 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team
- Leading at the Speed of Trust
- Inclusive Leadership
- Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Ignite Everyone's Intelligence
Program Schedule Fall 2025
| Session Title | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Aug. 14, 2025 | 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PT | Online (Zoom) |
| Celebration | May 12, 2026 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. PT | TBD (On campus) |
Cohort Schedules
All cohorts follow the same session schedule. The only difference is the day and time you meet.
Hybrid cohorts include two in-person sessions and the rest via Zoom. These details are noted in the schedules below.
Please select the cohort that best fits your availability and plan to attend all sessions at your designated time. Cohort changes will not be allowed after the program registration/drop deadline on July 11, 2025. We recommend reviewing the full schedule carefully before making your selection.
Cohort Options
| Session Format | Cohort Numbers | Meeting Day |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom only | 36 - 38 | Tuesdays |
| Hybrid | 39 - 41 | Wednesdays |
| Hybrid | 42 - 43 | Thursdays |
Detailed Cohort Schedule
Remote Tuesday Schedule
Time Slot Options (Choose 1 Cohort) meeting on Tuesdays.
| Cohort Number | Time |
|---|---|
| Cohort 36 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. PT |
| Cohort 37 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PT |
| Cohort 38 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. PT |
| Session # | 6 Critical Practices | Leading at the Speed of Trust | Inclusive Leadership | Multipliers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 23, 2025 | Jan. 13, 2026 | Feb. 24, 2026 | March 17, 2026 |
| 2 | Oct. 7, 2025 | Jan. 27, 2026 | N/A | March 31, 2026 |
| 3 | Oct. 21, 2025 | Feb. 10, 2026 | N/A | April 14, 2026 |
| Recap | Dec. 2, 2025 | N/A | N/A | April 28, 2026 |
Hybrid Wednesday Schedule
Location Notes:
- Two in-person sessions:
- 6 Critical Practices Session 1
- Inclusive Leadership
- All other sessions are held via Zoom.
About the Cohorts:
Cohorts 39, 40, and 41 follow the same session schedule—only the time of day differs. Choose the cohort that best fits your availability and attend all sessions at that designated time.
| Cohort Number | Time |
|---|---|
| Cohort 39 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. PT |
| Cohort 40 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PT |
| Cohort 41 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. PT |
| Session # | 6 Critical Practices | Leading at the Speed of Trust | Inclusive Leadership | Multipliers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [In-Person] Sept. 24, 2025 | Jan. 14, 2026 | [In-Person] March 4, 2026 | March 18, 2026 |
| 2 | Oct. 1, 2025 | Jan. 28, 2026 | N/A | April 1, 2026 |
| 3 | Oct. 29, 2025 | Feb. 11, 2026 | N/A | April 15, 2026 |
| Recap | Dec. 3, 2025 | N/A | N/A | April 29, 2026 |
Hybrid Thursday Schedule
Location Notes:
- Two in-person sessions:
- 6 Critical Practices Session 1
- Inclusive Leadership
- All other sessions are held via Zoom.
About the Cohorts:
Cohorts 42, 43, and 44 follow the same session schedule—only the time of day differs. Choose the cohort that best fits your availability and attend all sessions at that designated time.
| Cohort Number | Time |
|---|---|
| Cohort 42 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. PT |
| Cohort 43 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PT |
| Cohort 44 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. PT |
| Session # | 6 Critical Practices | Leading at the Speed of Trust | Inclusive Leadership | Multipliers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [IN-PERSON] Sept. 25, 2025 | Jan. 15, 2026 | [IN-PERSON] March 5, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
| 2 | Oct. 16, 2025 | Jan. 29, 2026 | N/A | April 2, 2026 |
| 3 | Oct. 30, 2025 | Feb. 12, 2026 | N/A | April 16, 2026 |
| Recap | Dec. 4, 2025 | N/A | N/A | April 30, 2026 |
If you have questions about your learning path or the Stanford Manager Academy program, please reach out to the Manager Academy team at learningdev@stanford.edu.