Leadership Training

What is Leadership Training?

Leadership training focuses on developing the skills, behaviors and mindset needed to help managers and organizational leaders inspire teams, drive performance and navigate change. Leadership training programs are designed to strengthen leadership capabilities at every level, from first-line supervisors and middle managers to senior executives, and may be delivered through instructor-led training, coaching, digital learning, simulations or blended approaches aimed to:

• Build essential leadership and communication skills 

• Improve team and organizational performance 

• Support effective change management and strategic decision-making 

Who Should Apply?

 Leadership training providers that deliver comprehensive solutions to support the growth and effectiveness of leaders at all levels, including:

• Emerging and first-line leaders 

• Mid-level managers 

• Senior and executive leaders 

Solutions can take the form of courses, instructor-led training, coaching, blended programs or technology-enabled formats. Providers of all sizes are encouraged to apply. 

General Things to Gather Before Applying

• Leadership Levels: Which audiences your programs serve (emerging, mid-level, senior, executive)
• Core Topics: Focus areas such as change management, communication or team effectiveness
• Delivery Formats: Instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, coaching or blended models used
• Assessment Methods: Tools for measuring leadership growth or organizational impact

Selection Criteria

• Scope and quality of program and service offerings for leadership training

• Market presence, brand visibility, innovation and impact 

• Strength of client portfolio and customer relationships

• Business performance and growth trajectory 

Benefits of Being Selected

• Feature placement on TrainingIndustry.com, visited by hundreds of thousands of L&D professionals annually 

• Inclusion in a press release, social media announcements and email to 255,000+ subscribers 

• A digital badge to display on websites, proposals and promotional materials 

• Opportunity to order a physical award trophy 

• Inclusion in the annual Corporate Training Landscape graphic 

• Eligibility for case study features, thought leadership opportunities and event recognition 

• Referral opportunities when Training Industry receives RFPs that fit your offerings 

Application Information

• The 2026 Top Leadership Training Companies Application opens Jan. 7, 2026. 

• The deadline to submit an entry for this application is Jan. 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST (New York). 

• The 2026 Top 20 and Watch List Leadership Training Companies will be officially announced Feb. 19, 2026 on our website and across our media platforms. 

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