The Certified B-School Lecturer Program (CBL) is exclusively launched by emlyon business school. It integrates adult learning theories, interactive teaching methodologies, communication theories and leadership, while incorporates AI and digital teaching as well as action learning methodologies. Based on the ADDIE model, the program creates a complete learning closed-loop system consisting of five core steps: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

Focusing on the core development needs of corporate executives and entrepreneurs, the program prepares them for diverse career paths such as senior corporate trainers, management consultants, knowledge influencers and even business school lecturer and professors. It helps participants proactively layout their second career curve and achieve higher social value.

CBL Supports

Corporate executives exploring a second career curve

Entrepreneurs and executives who need to empower their subordinates

Business school professors needing to systematically enhance their teaching skills

  • Mid-to-senior level managers who train their subordinates
  • Senior HR and OD professionals
  • Lecturers and consultants from corporate universities and training institutions
  • Senior sales professionals

CBL Program Benefits

Study alongside emlyon business school DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) students, building an exclusive, high-level network.

Master world-leading, cutting-edge teaching tools and methodologies.

Upon graduation, opportunities to teach courses or give lectures to emlyon's undergraduate and graduate students, and serve as a mentor for the EMBA program's BLT (Business and Leadership Transformation) project.

Receive the emlyon business school Certified B-School Lecturer (CBL) certificate. Outstanding graduates will receive an official teaching appointment from emlyon business school to participate in course instruction, or be hired as visiting lecturers or professors. Participants who already hold a doctoral degree have the opportunity to be appointed as an "emlyon Practice Professor."

Become a partner with emlyon business school, jointly launching training or consulting projects to achieve value co-creation.

Program Duration

Total Duration: 12 months

Curriculum: 12 core courses (0.5–2 days each) + 1 graduation presentation (completed within 2 months after all courses)

Learning Format: Intensive 3-day sessions every 2 months, integrated with action learning. Includes lectures, demonstration exercises, and feedback sessions to ensure the integration of theory and skills.

Program Certificate

Upon completing the courses and successfully passing the final graduation "test lecture," participants will be awarded the emlyon business school Certified B-School Lecturer (CBL) certificate.