Lions School

The Cannes Lions School encompasses the Festival competitions, mentoring, academies, and the executive learning programs. Packed with educational opportunities suitable for all levels of branding communications disciplines, the School continually evolves to meet the needs of the industry, reflect current trends, and help point the way forward.

Wherever you sit in the creative communication universe, a Cannes Lions course will help take your career to the next level.

For Young Professionals:

LIONS Academies
World-Class Training for Future Stars

The search is on for the 30 young professionals who will learn first-hand from the world’s greatest brand and industry leaders.

The LIONS Academies help rising young talent under the age of 30 fast-track their careers and become the next generation of industry leaders. They combine inspiring classroom sessions with world-class speakers, hands-on learning and coaching from industry legends at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Mark Tutssel, ex-Global Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett Worldwide, described the experience as "five years learning in five days." ‘Nuff said.

Brand Marketers Academy

– The Brand Marketers Academy is a certificate program for daring brand disruptors who want to unlock the power of creativity for themselves and their brands.
https://www.canneslions.com/initiatives/academies/brand-marketers-academy

Creative Academy

– Ground-breaking ideas. A world-class network. The Creative Academy is designed to catapult young talent to the next level of their careers. Learn from world-renowned CEOs, CCOs, artists, actors, directors, journalists, and creative superstars.
https://www.canneslions.com/initiatives/academies/creative-academy

For Leaders:

Leadership training caters to the development needs of senior managers, delivering what companies are increasingly demanding - creative direction that drives corporate performance and competitive advantage. The CMO Accelerator program excels in providing this training.

CMO Accelerator Program

– Created for CMOs and senior marketing directors, a carefully curated program helps this select group focus on key issues they and their brands are facing. Led by Jim Stengel, ex-Global Marketing Officer of P&G, the program emphasizes inspiration and actionable initiatives to deliver brand value and confront risk-aversion. For more information visit: https://www.canneslions.com/initiatives/cmos/cmo-accelerator-programme-2023 or contact SteveLatham@canneslions.com.

For Students:

Roger Hatchuel Student Academy

The Roger Hatchuel Student Academy is a student learning program designed to introduce students to the advertising industry and help them kick-start their careers. A select group of top students in advertising, communications and other creative disciplines undertake intensive mentorship from industry thought leaders, marketing luminaries and the world’s most celebrated creatives. There is no entry fee but entry is by invitation only from the U.S. Festival Representative. For information, contact Meghan.Soman@ncm.com.

Benefits of attending Academies

Empower others to use creativity to drive business innovation and growth
Learn to make better, braver creative decisions
Development of collaboration and leadership skills
Expand your professional network
Increased personal confidence
Graduate with a personal action plan to implement learnings
Exude a greater confidence with clients
Bring a fresh perspective to your work and career
Graduate with a Diploma, only available upon completion of The Cannes Lions School
Become your company’s champion of creativity

What Recent Grads Are Saying:

“It is single-handedly the most important and invaluable week of my life.” AE, TBWA\Paris

“I feel like I have accumulated more than five years of experience in these five days. Extremely empowering and inspiring.” AE, Ogilvy

“I now know I have a lot of potential and I can’t wait to show the world and really make a difference.” Planner, Mediacom, Philippines

For more information about the Cannes Lions Schools programs go to: https://www.canneslions.com/initiatives/academies or email: academies@canneslions.com

For Year-Round Learning

Lions Courses

LIONS is committed to fostering excellence in the creative industry. In collaboration with 42courses, we created a series of courses designed to help you raise the bar within your career, your organization, and the industry. Whether you’re looking to sharpen skills you already have or learn some new ones, LIONS Courses cover a wide range of industry disciplines. Led by world experts, thought leaders, and LIONS itself, LIONS Courses can be completed wherever you are in your journey, and wherever you are in the world. For more information, visit: https://www.42courses.com/brands/cannes-lions