Explore THE 9 Virtual COURSEs

James W. Keyes, founder of Education is Freedom and former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, shares leadership lessons from his Fortune 500 experience. Over the course of his career, he has developed tools to excel in a changing world.

His 9-module training series empowers young people to lead in an ever-changing world through nine key pillars that are sure to empower and equip students to succeed in life and leadership. The lessons he’s learned along the way, are now at your finger tips!

This Learning Hub was developed to be your one-stop-shop for leadership development.

The REASON:

These virtual workshops are designed to be engaging and education. Through each lesson, students actively practice essential skills, tools many adults spend decades learning in the real world.

Each course combines expert insight, hands-on application, and meaningful feedback to help students build confidence and prepare for college, careers, and life beyond the classroom.

The WAY:

These courses are 40-minute self-directed experiences on:

  • Change

  • Confidence

  • Clarity

  • Critical Thinking

  • Collaboration

  • Curiosity

  • Creativity

  • Cultural Literacy

  • Character

The COURSES:

Each course includes:

  • Self-Paced Modules

  • Actionable Feedback

  • Gamified Learning

  • Global Discussion Boards

  • Guided Reflection

  • Videos from James W. Keyes

  • Resources to solidify learning

The FEATURES: