Leadership & Personal Development is the foundation of every student’s experience at Cumorah Academy.
During their first session, every student completes this core program and then chooses one additional “+” program to complement their studies.
Through interactive workshops, mentoring, service projects, presentations, team challenges, and practical leadership experiences, students develop the skills, character, and confidence to make a lasting impact in their personal and professional lives.
By the end of the program, students will be equipped to:
- Speak confidently and effectively in public.
- Develop a clear, practical vision for their future.
- Apply proven leadership and soft skills in real-world situations.
- Strengthen their confidence, hope, and faith.
- Become stronger candidates for meaningful career opportunities.
Students spend approximately 18 hours per week participating in classes, workshops, discussions, and practical activities.
Alongside Leadership & Personal Development, students may choose one “+” program to personalize their learning experience. Each option is designed to build specialized skills while complementing the leadership foundation gained through the core program.
Click to view the Requirements
- Be between 18 and 35 years old and have no dependent children or family members.
- Be eligible to travel within Europe's Schengen Area for at least 90 days.
- Demonstrate English proficiency at an Intermediate level or higher (Upper Intermediate or above is preferred).
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal growth, faith, and academic development.
- Work well with others and show a genuine willingness to serve and support those around them.
- Successfully complete two interviews conducted in English.
- Maintain timely and professional communication in English throughout the application process.
- Be fully available to attend the entire session.
- Be willing to make a meaningful financial contribution toward their education.
- Complete the scholarship application process to be considered for funding that covers the remaining program costs.
Click on one of the titles below to view more information about each program.
English Certificate Program
The English Certificate Program at Cumorah Academy helps students improve their English while preparing for internationally recognized Cambridge English qualifications. Through immersive classes, personalized coaching, and practical communication, you’ll gain the confidence to study, work, and communicate effectively in English.
Students are placed in the appropriate class level after completing a placement test, ensuring instruction matches their current abilities and learning goals.
Strong English skills create opportunities around the world. Whether you plan to attend university, work internationally, serve in leadership positions, or advance your career, English proficiency is one of the most valuable professional skills you can develop.
This program combines structured classroom learning with daily opportunities to practice English in an international environment.
Throughout the program, you will strengthen your:
- Speaking and pronunciation
- Listening comprehension
- Reading skills
- Academic and professional writing
- Grammar
- Vocabulary development
- Conversation fluency
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking in English
- Professional communication
The curriculum is designed to help students communicate confidently in both academic and professional settings.
The English Certificate Program prepares students for internationally recognized Cambridge English examinations.
Depending on your level, you’ll prepare for:
Demonstrates advanced English proficiency for university study, professional careers, and educational environments where fluent communication is essential.
Please note that Cumorah Academy prepares students for these examinations but does not administer or pay for the official Cambridge English exams.
Students complete a placement assessment before arriving on campus and are placed into one of two levels:
- Preliminary (B1+)
- First (B2-C1)
Instruction includes:
- Five 60-minute English classes each week
- Regular private language consultations with the class instructor
- Weekly Listening skills & Pronunciation class
- Weekly private tutoring sessions
First program (B2-C1)
- Five 75-minute English classes each week
- Regular private language consultations with the class instructor
- Weekly Listening skills & Pronunciation class
Students who complete the English Certificate Program will:
- Improve their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities
- Gain confidence communicating in academic and professional settings
- Be fully prepared to take the appropriate Cambridge English examination
- Demonstrate measurable progress of approximately 10 points on the Cambridge English Scale, or about half of a CEFR level, during the program
- Develop stronger presentation and communication skills for future careers
To earn the Cumorah Academy English Certificate, students must:
- Attend all required English classes
- Complete three full Cambridge English practice examinations during the session
- Demonstrate consistent participation and academic progress
- Complete the 1-week English Accountability Challenge
Your Cumorah Academy certificate will indicate the Cambridge English level achieved through your examination results.
Whether you’re preparing for university, pursuing an international career, or simply wanting to become a more confident English speaker, the English Certificate Program at Cumorah Academy provides the immersive learning, personalized instruction, and internationally recognized preparation to help you achieve your goals.
Business & Entrepreneurship Program
The Business & Entrepreneurship Program at Cumorah Academy is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and future business leaders. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world projects, you’ll learn how to develop, validate, and launch a business idea from the ground up.
Instead of only studying business concepts, you’ll apply them by creating a complete business plan, developing marketing strategies, working with a team, and presenting your ideas to experienced mentors and judges.
Every successful business begins with solving a real problem. This program helps you develop the mindset and practical skills needed to identify opportunities, build solutions, and lead with confidence.
Whether you dream of starting your own company or becoming a leader within an organization, you’ll graduate with valuable business experience and a stronger entrepreneurial mindset.
Throughout the program, you will gain practical experience in:
- Business planning
- Entrepreneurship fundamentals
- Idea generation and validation
- Market research
- Product development
- Marketing strategy
- Sales strategy
- Leadership and teamwork
- Business presentations
- Strategic thinking
- Professional communication
This is not a traditional classroom program.
Throughout the session, you’ll work alongside your teammates to create a complete business concept from the ground up. You’ll research your market, validate your assumptions, develop a marketing strategy, and present your final business plan to instructors, mentors, and peers.
You’ll also gain real sales experience, allowing you to understand one of the most essential parts of every successful business.
By completing the Business & Entrepreneurship Program, you will be able to:
- Generate and evaluate new business ideas
- Create a professional business plan
- Validate business assumptions using research
- Adapt and pivot when necessary
- Develop marketing and sales strategies
- Sell a product or service with confidence
- Deliver professional business presentations
- Strengthen your public speaking abilities
- Improve professional English communication (for non-native speakers)
- Work effectively in a collaborative team
- Build productive relationships with mentors
- Receive and apply professional feedback
- Network with experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders
- Develop accountability, discipline, and leadership skills
Throughout the program, you’ll complete practical projects that mirror the work of real entrepreneurs.
These include:
- Developing a complete business plan
- Conducting market validation and customer research
- Creating a marketing strategy
- Building a sales strategy
- Working on product development
- Maintaining a Problem Journal to generate and refine business ideas
- Collaborating with teammates on long-term projects
- Presenting business proposals to instructors and classmates
Every project is designed to strengthen your business knowledge while helping you build an impressive portfolio of practical work.
Students receive ongoing support through regular meetings with Business Interns and instructors.
You’ll receive personalized feedback, discuss your progress, overcome challenges, and continuously improve your business ideas throughout the session.
This mentorship helps accelerate both your professional growth and your confidence as a future entrepreneur.
Great businesses begin with great ideas—and the confidence to act on them.
The Business & Entrepreneurship Program at Cumorah Academy gives you the knowledge, practical experience, and mentorship to turn ideas into action, develop your leadership potential, and prepare for a successful career in business or entrepreneurship.
Sales Bootcamp Program
Cumorah Academy’s Sales Bootcamp combines classroom instruction with hands-on sales experience, giving you the opportunity to practice, receive coaching, and improve in a supportive international environment.
Whether you want to launch a career in sales, business, marketing, or entrepreneurship, this program helps you develop practical skills that can benefit any organization.
Sales is one of the most valuable professional skills you can develop. Every business depends on its ability to build relationships, communicate value, and create trust with customers.
For many business graduates, sales is the first step toward successful careers in management, marketing, consulting, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Through the Sales Bootcamp, you will learn how to:
- Build meaningful customer relationships
- Communicate with confidence
- Understand customer needs
- Negotiate effectively
- Present products and services professionally
- Close sales with integrity
- Work as part of a high-performing sales team
These skills remain valuable throughout your entire career, regardless of your industry.
Our curriculum focuses on both the theory and practice of professional selling.
During the program, you will develop skills in:
- Sales strategy
- Consultative selling
- Negotiation techniques
- Customer relationship management
- Sales presentations
- Communication and persuasion
- Goal setting and performance tracking
- Team collaboration
- Professional networking
- Leadership and coaching
By the end of the program, you will confidently communicate your ideas, prepare for your career, and collaborate effectively in professional environments.
Unlike traditional sales program, the Sales Bootcamp combines in-class instruction with real sales experience.
You won’t simply study sales concepts. You’ll immediately apply what you learn through practical selling activities, receive personalized feedback, and continuously improve your performance.
This hands-on approach helps you gain confidence faster while building experience you can include on your resume.
Work Focus
Leaving a job to study abroad isn’t always possible. That’s why Cumorah Academy offers the Work Focus track, designed for students who want to continue working remotely while enjoying the full campus experience.
You’ll complete our Leadership & Personal Development program while continuing your current job or running your own business. This gives you the unique opportunity to immediately apply what you learn in real-world situations, helping you grow both professionally and personally.
Our campus offers reliable high-speed Wi-Fi in every building, along with quiet study areas and computer workspaces when you need a focused environment.
The Leadership & Personal Development program requires approximately 15 hours per week, leaving the rest of your schedule available for your professional responsibilities.
Please note: We recommend bringing your own laptop or work equipment. Public computers are available on campus, but they may not meet the technical requirements of your work.
Online Studies
Already enrolled in an online university or educational program? You can continue your studies while participating in Cumorah Academy.
Students in the Online Studies track complete their coursework alongside our Leadership & Personal Development program. We’ll work with you to coordinate your schedule so you can stay on track with both your academic commitments and your experience at Cumorah Academy.
Whether you’re studying through BYU–Pathway Worldwide, another university, or any accredited online program, we’ll help you balance your responsibilities.
Continue with your current Pathway group, attend your online gatherings, and complete your assignments as usual. Simply share your meeting schedule with us, and we’ll adjust your campus timetable accordingly.
If you’re enrolled in another online college, university, or certification program, we’ll work with your schedule to ensure you can complete both your academic requirements and Cumorah Academy’s leadership curriculum.
