The course is aimed at women who wish to develop the confidence and skills that will enable them to step up to senior management and leadership positions. They are expected to be already in a management or leadership position and want to develop their skills and experience so they can progress further. They can be working in any sector – private – a profit making organisation, such as a hotel or bank; public – such as a local authority; or have a role in public office – a councillor or an MP, for example. In addition, personnel in the human resource development field could also benefit from this programme. The sector they work in is no barrier to joining this programme and the variety within the group will contribute greatly to the learning dynamics