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First-Time Managers Program
Build The Leadership Skills You Need To Succeed As A Manager
Get practical training, proven frameworks, and real-world tools to help you lead your team, communicate with confidence, make better decisions, and drive consistent results
4 Weeks
Focused learning
6 Modules
Practical training
100% Online
Learn from anywhere
Practical
Real-world skills
Trusted By Teams Who Lead
Organisations Across Nigeria And Africa Send Their Newest Managers Here First
You Were The Best At The Job. Now The Job Is People
You were rewarded for your own output. Now you’re responsible for someone else’s. That shift is where most managers quietly struggle, without a framework to guide them
Yesterday
Individual Contributor
Deliver the work
Today
First-Time Manager
Develop the people who deliver it
Being Good At Your Job Doesn't Automatically Make You A Good Manager
Moving into management requires more than being good at your own work. You must learn how to lead people, delegate responsibility, develop talent, and create consistent team performance
1 In 2
New managers struggle when they are promoted without proper training
New Skills
Managing people requires skills you may not have needed in your previous role
Team Performance
70% Of team success is directly determined by the quality of their manager
Staff Turnover
Poor management can make good employees leave
10 Leadership Mistakes New Managers Must Avoid
A quick, practical checklist you can apply to your team this week
Inside The Program
Six practical modules. One complete leadership system
01
Shift from individual contributor to leader: mindset, identity, and your first 90 days
02
The core principles every first-time manager needs to lead with authority, fairness, and trust
03
Direct, clear communication for feedback and the conversations you've been avoiding
04
Set clear expectations and manage performance before problems become crises
05
Build a team that works well together and delivers consistently
06
Make confident, timely decisions and take ownership of the outcomes
Meet The Manager You Will Become
Master the essential skills every manager needs to communicate effectively, coach high-performing teams, and deliver measurable business results
The High-Leverage Leader
Shift from tactical "doer" to high-leverage leader, leading every initiative with total clarity and zero second-guessing
The Manager Who Delegates, Not Doubts
Delegate complete accountability, not just admin tasks—so work gets executed flawlessly without you micromanaging
The Tough Decision Maker
Make fast, confident executive calls in complex situations and command authority without waiting for permission
The Manager With High Influence
Bridge the gap between your team and upper management—learn to present results clearly, gain budget approvals, and advocate for your team at the executive level
Built specifically for
If Any Of These Describe You, This Program Was Built For You
Newly Promoted Managers
You were promoted in the last 12 months and are learning to lead people while still learning to be a manager
Team Leads & Supervisors
You lead a team without a formal 'manager' title — and need executive-grade skills to match executive-grade expectations
Experienced Managers, Untrained
You have been managing for years, but never received formal leadership training. It is time to lead deliberately
High-Potential ICs
You are being groomed for a leadership role and want to arrive on day one with the skills your peers will have to learn on the job
Are You Ready to Lead Your Team With Confidence?
Fill the form below to get the program brochure. You will discover the practical skills, frameworks and support designed to help you lead your team with confidence
Learn From A Leader Who Turns Potential Into Performance
Gain practical insights from a leadership coach who has helped thousands of professionals develop the confidence, communication, and people management skills needed to build high-performing teams
Bunmi Jembola has spent more than 2 decades helping professionals, managers, and organisations build the leadership skills needed to improve performance, inspire teams, and drive measurable business results. Through practical coaching and real-world experience, he equips first-time managers with the confidence and capability to lead successfully from day one
Over 2 decades of leadership development experience
Trusted by organisations to develop confident, high-performing leaders
Trained leaders at MTN, Mikano, Sycamore, Alphamead, Duplo, and more
Specialises in helping first-time managers transition successfully into leadership roles
Real Impact, Real Result
Hear from professionals who’ve experienced our leadership development firsthand
Rev.Father Peter Akpala
ED. VERBRUM NETWORK
Seyi Olufemi
CASAFINA CAPITAL LIMITED
Hansatu Adegbite
ED WIMBIZ
More Than A Course.
Everything You Need To Lead With Confidence
For a one-time investment of ₦59,000, you’ll gain practical leadership skills, proven management frameworks, and real-world tools designed to help you lead with confidence from your very first day as a manager
Enroll For The First-Time Managers Program
₦59,000
₦90,000
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Next Cohort Starts September 22,2026
Prefer to pay installmentally? Reserve your seat with an initial payment of ₦21,000
- Practical leadership frameworks
- Self Paced
- Real-world management scenarios
- 100% Virtual
- Certificate of Completion
FAQ
Everything A Thoughtful Leader Wants To Know Before Enrolling
Still weighing it up? Our team is happy to walk you through the programme, cohort dates, and every other information you need
A First-Time Managers Programme is designed to help newly promoted managers develop the leadership, communication, delegation, and people management skills needed to confidently lead teams and deliver results
First-time managers, newly-promoted team leads, high-potential individual contributors preparing for a leadership role, supervisors, and experienced managers who have never received formal leadership training
The programme works well for high-potential employees preparing for their first leadership role
Through practical scenarios, , real-world case studies, and expert coaching, you’ll develop the confidence and skills to lead people effectively from your very first management role
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a Certificate of Completion recognising their commitment to developing professional leadership and management skills
