Learning

Supercharge your creativity – and your leadership.

We’ve been developing our learning initiatives over many years so that we can bring a wide offering of opportunities to all creative minds.

Senior marketer or starting out, everyone is in the making. Our learning programmes help you reach your potential – and give you the chance to learn from the best.

Be inspired. Make history.

A purpose-built campus at the heart of Cannes Lions, the School is home to the LIONS Academies

LIONS Academies

A purpose-built campus at the heart of Cannes Lions, the School is home to the LIONS Academies. The campus is where the next generation of professionals fast-track their careers and learn from industry legends.

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Young Lions Competitions

If you’re under 30, the Young Lions Competitions are one of the best ways to celebrate your creativity on a global stage.

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Opportunities for marketers

Wherever you are on your career path, Cannes Lions has opportunities for you to fast-track your skills, grow your influence and widen your network.

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CMO Accelerator Programme

If you’re a senior marketer, the CMO Accelerator is the Festival’s premier learning programme for you. As well as connecting you with other marketers, it’ll equip you with a strategy to deliver sustainable and endurable brand value for your organisation.

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What can you achieve by learning with Cannes Lions?

It will:

  • elevate your creative confidence by celebrating your unique perspective and tapping into your full potential
  • help you expand your global network – giving you career advancement and growth opportunities through meaningful connections
  • help you stay ahead of the curve by learning the latest trends, technologies and innovations
  • sharpen your strategic skills to build lasting relationships with creative teams and foster sustainable brand narratives
  • show you the power of creativity – in yourself, your work and your business – while identifying your unique strengths that’ll elevate your personal brand
  • allow you to get inspired by the best with expert-led talks in a classroom setting.

LIONS e-learning

LIONS e-learning

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Our active learning is laser-focused on creativity and evidence-based principles of effectiveness. Delivered online, our interactive courses give you the skills you need to accelerate your career with actionable learnings.

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