FAQ

General

What is the Qiyadat Global - Georgetown?

The Qiyadat Global - Georgetown is a women's leadership program delivered virtually in collaboration between the Qiyadat Global program in Saudi Arabia, and Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business in the United States.

What is the objective of the program?

It provides emerging women leaders with an intense learning program focused on practical strategic leadership skills for effectively managing and overcoming challenges faced by female leaders.

What is the program’s format of delivery?

Some cohorts of the program will be delivered in-person, while the others will be delivered virtually through Zoom, and it incorporates interactive programs rather than a series of continuous one-way lectures.

How many days is the program?

The program consists of an orientation module and five days of interactive online sessions.

Who should apply to this program?

Women who have shown high potential in middle-management in business, government, or non-profit organizations wish to transform their talent by learning the knowledge and gaining the tools to prepare themselves for roles in senior leadership, including the C-suite and beyond.

What are the nationalities who can apply to this program?

Females from the Middle East countries and G20 countries.

What is the age requirement to apply to this program?

The age requirement to apply to this program is between 30 and 45 years old.

What is the required working experience to apply to this program?

The required working experience to apply to this program is 7 years, 3 of which are in a mid-level management position.

Is proficiency in the English language a requirement to apply for this program?

Yes, Proficiency in the English language in writing, reading, and speaking is a requirement to apply for the program, as English will be the primary language of delivery.

Are there any documents I need to prepare before starting to fill out an application form?

Yes, you will need to prepare a photocopy of your ID, Iqama, or passport. In addition, two letters of recommendation on the company’s official letterhead in Arabic or English, one from a previous direct manager and one from your current direct manager.

Will the fee of the accommodation, travelling and transportation be covered for the in-person cohorts?

Participants will have to cover their own travel, lodging and transportation for the in-person cohorts.

Will I be awarded a certificate of completion?

Yes, Qiyadat Global - Georgetown will award a certificate to each student who successfully completes the program.

Technical

How do I apply?

— Before you apply, kindly review the application terms here.
— Click on "Apply for the Program" button.
— Create an account on the application platform, then verify it by clicking on the account creation confirmation link sent to the registered email.
— Sign in to the application platform. — You will receive a verification code to your registered number.
— Insert the code and get directed to the application form.
— Fill out the application form, and make sure all of the entered data are correct and up to date. In case you were not able to complete all sections of the application, you can click on the (Save) button under each section, to save the inserted information, then you can go back to complete the remaining sections later. As once you submit the form, you will not be able to edit or modify the entered data or apply to this program again.
— Submit the form.
— You will receive an application confirmation email to the registered email.

What is required to ensure the submission of my application?

You will have to check the box at the bottom of the application, that says “Accept, and I have completed all the required fields. I am ready to submit my application.” then click on the (Submit my Application) button. Can I apply to the program without creating an account? No, you must create an account on the application platform to apply to the program.

What would I do if I did not receive an account creation confirmation email?

In some cases, you might receive the account creation confirmation in another folder than the inbox folder. So, kindly check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. It is also possible that you had a typo in the email address you entered to register. So, kindly double-check the spelling of the email address you entered. If you are sure about the spelling of the email address and have checked other folders but still did not receive the confirmation email within 15 minutes of creating the account, then contact our helpdesk by clicking on the help icon at the right bottom of this page, or contact us via [email protected].

If I had registered in the previous class of the program (2020-2021), do I have to sign up again?

Yes, you need to sign up again and fill out a new form.

Can I make any changes to my application form after submission?

No, after submitting the form, you will not be allowed to make any changes to it. Therefore, we stress the need to make sure that all the entered data are correct and up to date. In the case that you want to update any of the submitted data, kindly contact us via [email protected].

What is the information I need to fill out in the application form?

All the fields with the following sign (*) next to it are required fields. It includes your personal information, professional details, organization information, work experience, education, and the preferred cohort.

What are the cohorts' dates?

Cohort One: February 20 - 24 (virtual).
Cohort Two: April 24 - 28 (virtual).

How do make sure that the form is submitted successfully?

Once you submit your application form, you will receive a confirmation email. If you have not received it, don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

How will I receive the status of my application?

Once the admissions committee reviews your application, you will receive an email with your application's status, whether it has been accepted or rejected.

What if I faced any other technical issues?

You can contact our helpdesk by clicking on the help icon at the right bottom of this page or contact us at [email protected].