Nova SBE Executive Education

Nova Digital has trained thousands of Portuguese citizens in essential digital skills. With 3,860 final registrations and an average satisfaction rating of 4.5/5, the project underscored the importance of digital training for employability, reskilling, and adapting to the future of work.

Nova SBE Executive Education took second place in the EBLD Awards with its Horizon Leadership program, an international recognition of its evidence-based approach to leadership development.

Nova SBE Executive Education won the 2026 Marketeer Awards in the “Higher Education Institution” category for the sixth consecutive year, further cementing its reputation as a leader in executive education in Portugal.

Nova SBE Executive Education has achieved its best ranking ever in the Financial Times Executive Education rankings: 9th in the global Top 10 for Customized Programs and among the Top 20 for Open Programs. It also retains its No. 1 position in Portugal.

For the third consecutive year, the school has been recognized as the top institution of higher education in human resources management.

Nova SBE Executive Education will be at Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026 with House of Leaders, a platform for discussions on the future of leadership that brings together education, culture, and business. The project includes events throughout the festival and merit-based scholarships.

The Labor Compensation Fund (FCT), often viewed merely as an administrative matter, can now be used to finance certified professional training, thanks to amendments to Decree-Law No. 115/2023. With a window for use until December 31, 2026, this article shows how the FCT can become a strategic lever for organizations to accelerate the development of their leaders’ and employees’ skills. It also explains how Nova SBE Executive Education can assist with diagnostics, training plan design, certification frameworks, and recommendations for document preparation to transform this opportunity into an investment with real impact.