AESC Certificate in Executive Research, Forum 8 (2026)

A live online expert forum that forms part of the AESC Certificate in Executive Research. The programme is for people who do research in executive search, from newcomers to people with over ten years in the field.

What it covers

• The certificate has three parts: self-paced online modules, a live forum, and a final exam with personal feedback.
• The forum is two hours a day over three days, six hours in all. This one is the Americas and EMEA session of 1 to 3 December 2026, at 10am ET (3pm GMT).
• The programme teaches executive research, sourcing and building a search strategy.
• The online modules must be done before the forum.

Who should go

Researchers, coordinators, associates, analysts, in-house recruiters, talent acquisition managers and anyone overseeing research work. The page says there are no prerequisites.

Good to know

• The whole programme takes about 15 hours: 5 to 8 for the modules, 6 for the forum and 30 minutes for the exam.
• Participants have one year from registering to finish.
• A failed exam can be re-sat once for USD 150.
• Passing earns a certificate and a LinkedIn badge.
• Group rates apply for four or more people. The page does not give the main price.
• The facilitators are Stephanie Franklin and Kerryn Wilson.