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As jobs continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the obsolescence of skills has never been greater. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, 39% of today’s workforce skills are expected to be transformed or become obsolete by 2030. Knowledge can therefore no longer be considered permanent; instead, it must be continuously updated to keep pace with organizational, technological and societal changes.

The ability to learn, adapt, and develop new skills has become a key driver of resilience, employability, and long-term career success. More than ever, professionals need to continuously refresh their expertise, stay ahead of emerging trends, and embrace lifelong learning throughout their careers.

Microcredentials to support evolving skills

With this in mind, the 10th edition of the IÉSEG Summer School (Université d’Été) was held under the theme “Skills Shift: Transforming for Lasting Impact.” Designed as both a forum for reflection on the future of skills and an opportunity for hands-on learning, the Summer School introduced IÉSEG’s first microcredentials. Participants received a microcredential in the topic they had chosen, including influencer marketing, creative potential, polycrisis and sustainable performance, intrapreneurial leadership, complex negotiation, and AI for managers. These new credentials enabled participants to deepen their expertise in a specific area while gaining formal recognition for their learning.

The introduction of these modules reflects IÉSEG’s broader commitment to rethinking learning pathways and supporting lifelong skills development. Through its educational vision, “Becoming” the School is committed to supporting not only its students, but also its alumni and professionals throughout every stage of their personal and professional development.

“In a world where skills evolve faster than careers, and where they can no longer be seen as something we acquire once and for all but rather as an asset that must be nurtured throughout life, a school like IÉSEG has a responsibility to support this transformation. This means offering learning opportunities that are more agile, modular, and accessible, enabling everyone to develop the right skills at the right time, while adapting to changing industries, new learning habits, professionals’ constraints, and organizations’ evolving needs.”

Maria CASTILLO, Director of Strategic Project Development at IÉSEG

This approach is built on the belief that learning is not a one-time acquisition of knowledge, but an ongoing process of developing, updating, and expanding skills in an ever-changing environment.

A new executive education offer serving professionals

As part of this vision, IÉSEG is expanding its portfolio of executive education programmes to better meet the needs of both organizations and individual professionals seeking to upskill or reskill at different stages of their careers. Whether they are currently employed, changing roles, or considering a career transition, learners will be able to choose from a range of flexible formats through the School’s new Open Program offer: 4- to 8-hour microlearning modules, 2- to 4-day microcredentials, and certificate programs lasting between 5 and 12 days. These modular learning pathways complement IÉSEG’s degree programmes by providing short, flexible, and targeted learning experiences that directly address both individual development goals and the emerging challenges faced by organizations. These new programs reflect IÉSEG’s commitment to supporting professionals and alumni throughout their lifelong learning journey and career development.

“With the launch of this new executive education offer, IÉSEG reaffirms its commitment to supporting professionals, organizations, and our alumni community as they navigate the profound transformations shaping today’s world of work. These first programmes mark a major milestone in building a lifelong learning ecosystem that fully reflects the School’s vision,” concludes Maria CASTILLO.