• Systemic Design,

    Applied AI &

    Conscious Leadership

    Impact Innovation Course & Residency

    Costa Rica | July - August 2026

    Online | September - November 2026

  • An impact oriented course, designed for times like these

    As the speed and scale of polarisation, economic shocks, power imbalances, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and disruptive tech heightens systemic risks, it's clear that there is no map for what comes next.

    The Impact Innovation Course, focused on Systemic Design, Applied AI, and Conscious Leadership, kicks off in Costa Rica in July - August 2026, hosted by the Centre for Executive Education at the University for Peace. This program creates space to think, design, and act differently alongside others - navigating change, holding big questions, and contributing to meaningful impact.

  • Build skills that translate across contexts

    You'll develop essential capacities for navigating complexity and uncertainty. Over five intensive on-campus days, supported by virtual sessions and 1-on-1 coaching, you'll learn frameworks and practices you can immediately apply to your work, community, and leadership journey.

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    Systemic Design

    How do we lead transformation in systems too complex for any one person to solve? Learn to map complexity, identify leverage points, and catalyze change across organizational and community ecosystems using proven systemic design frameworks.
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    Applied AI

    How do we integrate AI ethically in ways that amplify human wisdom rather than replace it? Explore practical approaches to applied AI - from hard to soft skill craft that centers wellbeing, equity and conscious decision-making in your daily work.

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    Conscious Leadership

    How do we develop the inner capacities that match the outer challenges we face? Build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience through contemplative practices, peer learning, and coaching grounded in the natural beauty of Costa Rica.
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    Peace & Conflict Analysis

    How do we make sense of the over 100 active conflicts occuring on our planet? Learn frameworks and tools that unlock deeper understanding of your potential role in peacebuilding - whether at the level of home, community, region, or globe.

  • An experience designed to meet you where you are

    This University for Peace Executive Education Certified Course is designed for those trying to balance multiple priorities - whether that is work, family or various other commitments - there is space held for deep focus and presence, while offering flexiblity to integrate insights and learnings across time.

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    5 Intensive On-Campus Days in Costa Rica

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    14 Thematic Edge Virtual Sessions

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    3 Coaching Sessions with Faculty

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    2 Weekend Residency Options

  • Experience transformation in nature

    This Centre for Executive Education certificate course takes place at the United Nations University for Peace campus, nestled within a 300-hectare tropical forest reserve in Costa Rica's Central Valley.

    The setting is intentional: surrounded by peace and biodiversity, you'll engage in nature-based practices, meaningful conversations, and deep listening - creating space for both inspiration and restoration.

    Meet yourself where you are

    Join professionals, students, and practitioners at a pivotal point in their vocational journey. Perhaps you have a clear vision ready to scale. Perhaps you're cultivating seeds of a new idea. Or perhaps you sense something calling you toward activation or toward intentional rest.

    Wherever you are, this course meets you there.

  • Enquiry worth exploring

    We know there is no map for what comes next in life - yet there are many ways to navigate the unknowns and uncertainty. The course content thoughtfully considers:

    Visioning Harmony

    How might we step into our agency to co-create a world where life can flourish — in wellbeing, equity, and care for nature and climate?

    Humanity meets AI

    What happens when ancient wisdom practices meet cutting-edge AI? How do we integrate both in our daily leadership?

    Future of Work, Future of Life

    As AI reshapes work and power dynamics shift, which skills and ethical frameworks matter most for leaders?

    Where is the Wisdom

    In an era of constant disruption, how do you build the inner wellness and wisdom to lead effectively for yourself and your community?

    Evolving Consciousness

    What does conscious leadership actually look like in practice? How do inner transformation and outer impact connect?

    In Service of Society

    Which innovation frameworks and design tools create the most meaningful, lasting change?

  • Who the course is for

    people working across sectors and disciplines who share a commitment to positive systems impact. Perhaps you identify with one - or many - of the following:

    Impact Entrepreneurs

    starting or scaling regenerative business models

    Corporate Leaders

    integrating AI while centering human values

    Public Sector Innovators

    redesigning systems for equity and resilience

    Consultants & Coaches

    deepening their practice with systemic frameworks

    Mid-career Professionals

    seeking clarity on their next chapter of impact

    Cross Sector & Intersectional Players

    leveraging breadth, depth and network effects

  • What you'll gain

    Invest in your personal and professional development in a holistic way - advance critical skills among a world class community.

    Systemic Thinking Skills

    Map complex challenges and identify high-leverage intervention points

    AI Literacy for Leaders

    Integrate artificial intelligence ethically into your work, from strategy to daily operations

    Conscious Leadership Practice

    Develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and wisdom-based decision-making

    A Global Network

    Join a community of impact driven leaders from diverse sectors and regions

    Personalized Application

    Work 1-on-1 with faculty to adapt these frameworks to your specific context

    CEE Course Certificate

    Upon completion of all requirements you will earn a Certificate from the University

  • Get to know the team & faculty

    From on the ground in Costa Rica to holding fascinating conversations in the Virtual Sessions, get to know the course team & faculty that bring decades of deep experience in applied practice, teaching, research, as well as multiple entrepreneurial high impact endeavors.

    Course Faculty

    & Leads

    Bringing together impact innovation field leaders led by purpose & passion

    Virtual Session Faculty

    Representing all continents & a beautiful array of lived experience

  • A network of networks

    The course faculty & team have deep experience with impact oriented organizations all around the world - local to global, edge to mainstream, from grassroots to large scale, from theory to practice.

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