The Definitive Online Program for Aspiring Operation Leaders

HOW TO BE A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

by Jennifer Geary Former CRO, COO, bestselling author and C-Suite mentor

Step Into the Role With Confidence.
Lead With Clarity.

The Chief Operating Officer role is one of the most demanding positions in business. Yet most executives step into this role with little preparation for its true scope and complexity. This comprehensive course equips you with the frameworks, diagnostic tools and strategic insights to excel from day one. Whether you’re a current COO looking to strengthen your approach, an executive preparing for the role, or a leader seeking to understand operational excellence, you’ll gain the confidence and capability to build the sustainable success your organisation needs and to thrive in your role.

Who This Is For

This course is designed for professionals who are ready to make a real leap in their career — whether that’s into the C-suite or within it.

You’re a mid-to-senior leader preparing for your first COO role

You’re a new-to-role COO and are looking for more structure, clarity or tools

You’re a CEO or board member who needs to better understand the responsibilities of the COO

You’re tired of high-priced academic programs that lack practical application

You want video learning, real-world examples, and downloadable tools you’ll actually use

You want a course you can revisit again and again as your role evolves

What You’ll Learn

Strategic Positioning

HOW TO ALIGN THE COO AGENDA WITH BUSINESS GOALS

A Practical Approach

EXECUTION THAT TRANSLATES YOUR VISION INTO ACTION

Future-Proofing

STAYING AHEAD OF EMERGING RISKS INCLUDING AI AND CLIMATE DISRUPTION

Organisational Excellence

HOW TO BUILD AND STRUCTURE HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS

The Sixteen Disciplines of the COO

A STRUCTURED MODEL TO ASSESS AND CATEGORISE YOUR KNOWLEDGE

The Three Pillars of Risk Leadership

CULTURE, STRATEGY AND EXECUTION

Course Pack

What's Included

Full Digital Copy of the Book

How to Be a Chief Operating Officer, updated version

Comprehensive Resource Pack

Checklists, frameworks, templates and definitions

Video Curriculum

Over 4 hours of engaging content, delivered via five modules

Slides and Visuals

Course pack for reference and implementation

Link to other Modules

Discount off associated course, The Augmented COO, covering the evolution of the COO role with AI

Certificate of Completion

Digital certification for your records

What Others are Saying

"Thanks again for today, an engaging and informative day and your expertise, experience and energy for all things COO shone through."

"Thank you for sharing your invaluable insights and real-world experiences as a C-level executive. Your talk was both inspiring and informative."

"How to be a Chief Operating Officer takes a very complex, overwhelming position and breaks it down into manageable pieces."

"Put the kettle on, carve out a good chunk of time and mental space, and read this book. It will be an investment that pays dividends throughout your COO or senior leadership career."

"The lessons in the book are solid. It's well thought out, obviously based on experience and sound advice."

"Great book. I really mean it, it is a great resource. Structured and organized so you can go back to it, and I love that you have put in the references for each chapter."

Why This Course Stands Apart

Unlike academic programs that cost thousands and deliver theory, this course gives you:

Executive-level insight

from someone who’s been in the COO seat

Actionable frameworks

so you’re not just learning, you’re applying

Comprehensive support

a reference resource for your entire leadership journey

Real-world relevance

case studies, industry examples, and evolving risks

Career clarity

walk away with confidence in your next move

About Your Instructor

Jennifer Geary

Jennifer Geary is a seasoned C-suite executive with over 25 years of experience across banking, fintech, and international non-profits. She has held roles as Chief Risk Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief People Officer at organisations including Barclays, Save the Children UK, and fast-growing fintechs. Jennifer is also the bestselling author of the C-Suite Series and host of The C-Suite Framework podcast.

Enrol Today — Become the COO your Business Needs

Master the disciplines, lead with clarity, deliver operational excellence

How to be a Chief Operating Officer - full course

Develop the essential skills to excel as a COO in this comprehensive course that breaks down one of today's most challenging executive positions. Learn the three fundamental pillars of operational leadership - Culture, Strategy, and Change - plus gain expertise across 13 further critical technical areas from Technology to Risk Management. Perfect for current and aspiring COOs, senior executives, and board members seeking to understand and excel in operations leadership.

*Group and enterprise pricing available upon request.

Lifetime access. Limited spaces for Q&A-based support and future bonuses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the course frameworks are cross-industry and the examples span sectors.

You’ll receive lifetime access, including all future updates.

Yes — group and enterprise licences are available. Contact us for details.

Perfect. This course builds on it — with video explanation, extra case studies, and updated content you won’t find in the book alone.