altMBA

The altMBA is an online leadership and management workshop. Founded in 2015 by bestselling author Seth Godin, the altMBA uses digital tools like Slack, WordPress and Zoom to engage 100 students in an intense four-week process. In 2015, students from 13 countries worldwide have participated. Each session of the workshop is led by five coaches, who engage with students in individual and group work. During the workshop, each student publishes the results of the 13 assigned projects on the public altMBA site. Over one session of the workshop, more than 50,000 messages were exchanged between students and coaches in Slack. The program is synchronous, with regular deadlines, group discussions, and face-to-face video calls. It is entirely based online, with students participating from their home or workplace. The tuition for the program is $3,000. Attending students include freelancers, independent professionals, entrepreneurs and corporate employees. Represented brands include Microsoft, charity:water, Nike, The Red Cross, Coca-Cola, Whole Foods and others. The workshop is run by Winnie J. Kao and the leadership team. Admission is by application only.