World Challenge's Leaders are a key factor in ensuring the success and safety of all our expeditions and programmes. As such, we not only look to recruit the best possible Leaders through our rigorous selection procedures but also provide full training to all our Leaders to enable them to develop their potential.

We aim to develop enthusiastic and motivated individuals' technical qualifications and practical experience through a combination of subsidised NGB training courses and carefully selected placements on existing expeditions.

All potential Leaders must pass a free Potential Leader Training and Assessment Course before they are eligible to lead a World Challenge expedition.

How does the process work?
If you are interested in leading for World Challenge, please see what opportunities are available in the UK or overseas. If you meet the minimum requirements shown for the UK or overseas leading, please contact the Leader Management Team on    leaderinfo@world-challenge.co.uk.

Overseas Potential Leader Training and Assessment Courses

Month	Part 1 (Training)	Part 2 (Assessment)	Venue	Notes
Oct	4th and half day 5th	Half day 5th to 7th	LDC
	18th and half day 19th	Half day 19th to 21st	LDC
	23rd and half day 24th	Half day 24th to 26th	LDC	Half term
Nov	1st and half day 2nd	Half day 2nd to 4th	Buxton - Grin Low	Peer assessed
	22nd and half day 23rd	Half day 23rd to 25th	Buxton - Grin Low
Dec	6th and half day 7th	Half day 7th to 9th	LDC
	13th and half day 14th	Half day 14th to 16th	LDC
Jan	10th and half day 11th	Half day 11th to 13th	LDC
	24th and half day 25th	Half day 25th to 26th	LDC
Feb	7th and half day 8th	Half day 8th to 10th	LDC
	19th and half day 20th	Half day 20th to 22nd	LDC	Half term
Mar	6th and half day 7th	Half day 7th to 9th	LDC
	13th and half day 14th	Half day 14th to 16th	LDC
	27th and half day 28th	Half day 28th to 30th	LDC
Apr	8th and half day 9th	Half day 9th to 11th	LDC
	17th and half day 18th	Half day 18th to 20th	LDC
May	1st and half day 2nd	Half day 2nd to 4th	LDC	Peer assessed

The Potential Leaders Course, held at our Leadership and Development Centre (LDC) in Buxton, is designed as a combined Training and Assessment course.

However if you are unable to attend any of the combined courses you may complete them independently (though you will need to complete Part 1 before attending Part 2).

Peer assessed courses will be undertaken without Challengers being present.

If you are having trouble attending the above dates please do contact us to see if we can arrange an alternative for you.

Please confirm your attendance by clicking here   to send an email or complete your details (access the document by clicking here) in BLOCK CAPITALS and return to Leader Management Team, World Challenge, Black Arrow House, 2 Chandos Road, London NW10 6NF or email to leaderinfo@world-challenge.co.uk

If you are applying for a position as an Expedition Assistant the training and assessment course date will be published here soon.

UK Potential Leader Courses: 

Course No	Month	Day 1 Introduction & theory	Day 2 Practical sessions	Day 3 Practical sessions	Day 4 Practical sessions
		Dates
08/1	Jan	14	15	16	17
08/2	Feb	7	8	9	10
08/3	Mar	10	11	12	13
08/4	Mar	27	28	29	30
08/5	April	25	26	27	28
08/6	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC

Please click here to download the UK leader course application form in paper format.
Please click here to download the UK leader course application form in en electronic format.

The courses take place at our Buxton Centre. Accommodation and meals are provided for the duration of the course.

Please click here for full details of NGB training courses.