According to Lepaya’s State of Skills 2026: Just a year ago, companies were cutting training budgets. Today, they’re investing in leadership development faster than ever.

What’s really going on?

Companies now find themselves in a situation where technology is changing faster than people can adapt. AI is taking over routine tasks — but when it comes to who makes decisions, shapes culture, and leads a team through uncertainty, the answer is always the same: a person with management competencies.

And here’s the most interesting part.

Organizations have finally understood the difference between a manager who “executes” and a leader who “leads.” The first manages processes. The second builds an environment where processes run on their own.

It’s this second type that’s becoming the most in-demand on the job market in 2026!

What does this mean for you?

Demand for verified management competencies is growing. Companies no longer trust experience based on words alone — they’re looking for professionals who can prove their level. And the job market is already factoring this into how offers are made.

ACPM’s programmes are built exactly for this — to verify management competencies through practice and an internationally recognised diploma. To learn all the details about the courses, follow the link to our Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/acpm_ukraine