Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Strategic Partnership Between ESA Business School and IPM

Introduction

The Institute of Project Management (IPM) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with ESA Business School, a leading institution in Lebanon and the Middle East. This collaboration combines ESA’s legacy of executive education with IPM’s expertise in project management, creating powerful opportunities for professionals across the region to enhance their leadership capabilities and project management skills.

A Vision for Empowering Future Leaders

ESA Business School, established in 1996 through an intergovernmental agreement between France and Lebanon, has long been a pioneer in shaping Lebanon’s future business leaders. With a mission to form the elite of Lebanon and the Middle East into tomorrow's leaders, ESA has earned a reputation for academic excellence and international connections. By combining the strengths of ESA’s education and IPM’s specialised project management expertise, this partnership will offer an unparalleled learning experience that empowers professionals to excel in today’s competitive business landscape.

Enhancing Professional Development and Cross-Regional Collaboration

Through this collaboration, ESA and IPM aim to address the growing demand for advanced leadership and project management skills. ESA will leverage IPM’s globally recognised project management frameworks to strengthen its training programs further, delivering high-quality content in the project management area. This partnership will also provide ESA students with an opportunity to access IPM’s certified courses and training programs, enhancing their practical knowledge and expanding their career prospects.

Moreover, this collaboration creates a unique opportunity for cross-regional engagement, connecting Europe, the Middle East, and Lebanon in a shared commitment to advancing project management education. ESA’s strategic location in Beirut, at the heart of the Middle East, and its power in the region, combined with IPM’s global reputation, ensures that this partnership will serve as a bridge for knowledge exchange and collaboration between regions.

What Key Areas Will This Partnership Focus On?

IPM’s expertise in project management will be integrated into ESA’s vision, enabling managers and executives to acquire practical, high-level skills in managing complex projects across industries.

ESA students and professionals will have the opportunity to earn internationally recognised certifications in project management through IPM’s robust certification programs.

Both institutions will foster collaboration by creating learning schemes, workshops, and networking opportunities that promote the sharing of best practices between professionals from different backgrounds and industries.

The partnership will focus on developing future leaders with a well-rounded understanding of both strategic business management and project execution. ESA’s approach to training, combined with IPM’s practical project management expertise, will create a comprehensive development program for emerging leaders.

A Commitment to Excellence

By combining ESA’s deep local expertise in executive education with IPM’s global project management frameworks, this partnership is set to drive high-end professional growth and business success in Lebanon and the broader Middle East. With its focus on practical application, cross-border collaboration, and international certification, this partnership aims to prepare professionals to tackle today’s challenges and lead with confidence in tomorrow’s business world.

Conclusion

The collaboration between ESA Business School and IPM marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for both organisations. This partnership brings together a wealth of expertise and resources, designed to provide professionals with the skills they need to lead successful projects and organisations. By joining forces, ESA and IPM are creating a solid foundation for the future of project management education and leadership development in the Middle East and beyond.