The Ambition Challenge, the English equivalent of the Défi 100 jours, is open to all women who wish to make their ambition known within their company. The first cohort took place in the fall of 2020 and brought together women of all ages, all backgrounds, and from nearly every continent.
The only requirement: a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
The Ambition Challenge is available in English, in the spring and fall.

The Défi 100 jours, the Défi Leadership are offered in French only. The Ambition Challenge is available only in English.

All the programs at The A Effect require a time investment of about one to two hours per week. The time can also vary based on events planned for the week. Workshops are an average of two hours and a half each, while web conferences last an hour. These events are recorded, so if participants can’t attend, they can view them later. In short, the training programs can be adapted to each participant’s circumstances!

For Quebec-based participants, the Ambition Challenge is recognized by the CRHA [Chartered Professional in Human Resources] for a total of 24.5 hours of continuing education. The program cost can also be an eligible training expense in accordance with the Loi sur les compétences (commonly known in English as the 1% Training Law). For participants outside Quebec: information forthcoming.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Training from The A Effect no more than eight weeks after the program ends. They will also receive an individual report summarizing their experience. This document will allow them to reflect on their journey, and become aware of their growth and the behaviours they have integrated to their daily routine.
As a participating organization, you will receive a statement that summarizes the overall progress of your employees [note: data are anonymized to preserve participants’ confidentiality] according to the full range of behaviours (25 for the Ambition Challenge) that are evaluated at the beginning and end of the journey.

All our programs are virtual and online*. This approach allows you to take advantage of our programs no matter where you live. Be sure to have access to a computer with a microphone and camera (recommended), and a high-speed internet connection. You won’t be able to use a tablet or phone to join planned L’effet A events.
*Except the Défi 100 jours offered in France and Switzerland. Consult the Program Guide (to come) for more information.

Please look carefully at your program’s detailed schedule. If you can’t be present, know that the events are recorded so that you can view them later on the L’effet A learning platform. Please contact us if you have any questions about this.

Events are key moments for reinforcing content seen on the L’effet A learning platform. Events are also opportunities for you to discuss with other participants and leaders, thanks to dynamic activities and question and answer sessions. However, if you can’t attend, know that the events are recorded so that you can view them later on the learning platform.

In accordance with public health directives where you live, you can, if you wish, organize some in-person meetings with other participants. This relates to meetings outside planned events, or any other meeting you would like to organize in parallel with the program. For the Défi 100 jours offered in France and Switzerland, one in-person event is planned. Consult the Program Guide (to come) to learn more.

You’ll be able to ask questions directly to your L’effet A program leaders and discuss with them during workshops and web conferences.

Depending on the program you select and your place of residence, fees can be paid by credit card (online).

For more information, please consult our General Sales Conditions.

For self-employed workers that live in Quebec, the program fees are tax deductible. For participants that live outside Quebec, please refer to the income tax regulations that are in effect in your place of residence.