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Professional Certificate in Contemporary Leadership (PCCL)

NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
Lead with knowledge. Inspire with values.

The Professional Certificate in Contemporary Leadership is a transformative programme developed by the Malaysian Research and Education Foundation (MyREF), in collaboration with its strategic partner, the Markfield Institute of Higher Education, United Kingdom. This impactful partnership is dedicated to shaping a new vision of leadership for a changing world.

Contemporary leadership is about more than just authority — it’s the dynamic, inclusive practice of inspiring, influencing, and mobilizing people and systems to achieve meaningful, ethical, and sustainable outcomes. Through strategic foresight, trust, and universal values, this programme empowers future leaders with the tools to make a lasting difference.

Course Fees
Course fees for the Professional Certificate in Contemporary Leadership as follows (subject to change):
MYR 11,113.00* per participant
Applicants are required to pay a processing & commitment fee as follows (non-refundable):
MYR 500.00* per application
*For international participants, payment in USD is also accepted.
Residential Fees

1 week session including graduation in the United Kingdom

In addition to the course fee, participants are required to pay Res for the Residential Fee as follows (subject to change):
MYR 8,512.00* per participant
The Residential Fee covers accommodation, meals, ground transport and logistic for the 1 week residential session in the United Kingdom. Flight cost is NOT included.
Please contact the Secretariat for full fees with flight.
*For international participants, payment in USD is also accepted
Course Structure
Participants will need to complete 54 lecture hours in order to graduate
Three main modules, consisting of 13 core courses and 2 elective courses will be delivered in 12 weeks (3 months)
Learning mode for all related courses are as follows:
Contemporary Leadership Module
4 core courses
4 hours per week for 4 weeks
Online
Contemporary Leadership Practices Module
6 courses including 2 electives
4 hours per week for 6 weeks
Online
Leadership Project Module
5 core courses
4 hours for 1 week – online
10 hours for 1 week – Residential in Markfield, United Kingdom
Graduation ceremony shall be held in the Markfield Institute of Higher Education, Markfield, United Kingdom
How Will You Benefit?
Universal Principles Integration:
Leaders are nurtured with a strong foundation in good universal principles and practices.
Comprehensive Education:
The programme blends good universal values with modern leadership skills, bridging gaps in traditional leadership education.
Exemplary Practices:
Participants prioritize exemplary personalities alongside leadership excellence, becoming ambassadors of good universal principles.
Global Network:
Joining offers access to a global hub for leadership excellence, fostering collaboration among diverse alumni.
Tangible Outcomes:
Graduates embody a balanced mix of traditional values and modern leadership skills, making measurable impacts globally.
Transformational Leadership:
Graduates emerge as transformative leaders, effectively addressing real-world challenges while upholding good universal principles.
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Organisers

The Institute of Contemporary Leadership (ICL) is a centre dedicated to advancing strategic, trustworthy, and inclusive leadership. Grounded in the Contemporary Leadership framework, ICL integrates research, education, and professional training to develop ethical, future-ready leaders across sectors. In collaboration with strategic partners, ICL delivers high-quality programmes that redefine leadership excellence and inspire transformative impact for a better world.

Malaysian Research & Education Foundation or MyREF (formerly known as Malaysian Reconstruction Foundation), is a professional engineering and technology-based Foundation.

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The Markfield Institute of Higher Education is an educational institution based in Leicestershire, in the United Kingdom.

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