ISA Business Academy

A Mini-MBA For Automation Industry Leaders

The ISA Business Academy is a 10-week fully digital program for both current and aspiring leaders to learn the fundamentals of people management and business finance.

Based on a streamlined MBA curriculum, in just 10 weeks you will learn how to build organizational alignment, empower your team to serve your customers better and learn the financial fundamentals of building a more profitable community.

$995

Member Exclusive Program

11 September

Program Kick-Off

Space is limited—register now to secure your spot!

10 Weeks

Self-paced Learning Mixed with Live, Expert-Led Discussions

This course blends self-paced learning with live virtual sessions that allow you to learn and discuss with your peers. Upon completion of the program, you will receive an ISA Business Academy Certificate, and you will continue to have access to the eLearning materials for an entire year!

Learn more and register today!

Automation Community Cohort

When you sign up for ISA Business Academy, you'll be completing a mini-MBA program alongside others from the automation community. You'll be able to share practical advice and real-world case studies that are relevant to your business.

This year's featured speaker, Andrew McDonald, is ISA leader and the Automation 2024 Professional of the Year. Founder of Future of Manufacturing LLC, Andrew leads large‑scale digital transformation, translating complex challenges into actionable strategies and measurable results. His current focus spans IoT, data science, blockchain and quantum computing to enable next‑generation supply chains.

Program Overview

Weeks 1 & 2

Vision, Goals and Planning Process

Weeks 3 & 4

Coaching Teams and Serving Customers

Weeks 5 & 6

Empowering People and Systems of Management

Weeks 7 & 8

Demystify the Finances: A Two-Part Case Study

Weeks 9 & 10

Apply the Finances: Grow the Bottom Line

What to Expect

Gain new knowledge, grow your network, and access expert coaching in just 10 weeks! Refocus on how to improve your company and increase your bottom line. Here is what to expect:

Expert-Led Live Coaching Sessions

Beyond the online learning we come together with a cohort of your peers for bi-weekly facilitations allowing you to be coached in real-time by masters of the craft.

Interactive Self-Paced Online Learning

The program is designed to provide you with impactful knowledge & resources that will guide you, step-by-step to put into practice immediately.

A Cohort of Fellow Business Leaders

Connect with both the current and future leaders of industry to learn & share together in a peer-to-peer learning experience, building your support system!

Organizational Leadership Skills

Most managers never receive formal training, this program teaches the fundamentals of organizational leadership and people management to become a Master Manager.

Financial Management Fundamentals

Every business owner and leader should be able to read the financial statements and use this knowledge to make informed decisions that lead to an improved bottom line.