Short Courses

Programme overview

About the Short Courses

The Clore Leadership Short Course is an intensive two-week residential course for leaders in the cultural sector.

"When I applied to take part in the Clore Short Course, I said I wanted a transformational experience - and I got it!  I left the course with a deeper understanding of myself, my strengths, the effect I have on others and a determination and confidence to be the leader I want to be."

What is it?

It is an opportunity to develop and enhance your existing leadership skills with a group of like-minded peers from across the cultural sector.  For more information visit the Short Course in Detail section.

Who is it for?

You must have at least 5 years' paid work experience in the arts, museums and/or libraries sector, be working in England and be committed to developing your career as a cultural leader in England.

We are looking for people who are:

  • courageous with a willingness to step outside their comfort zone
  • Ambitious for themselves and for the cultural sector
  • committed to developing their leadership skills


Please click here for further information about the eligibility criteria which have recently changed.


What will I gain from attending?

We believe that the course offers an opportunity to realise and develop your strengths, explore personal and professional motivators and to work on the key areas of knowledge and skills required by today's cultural leaders.

To get a first hand insight however on what you might gain, click here to read the views of some previous attendees