Sri Sathya Sai Leadership Programmed for Self-Transformation (SSSLST) is one of the flagship programme of the Organisation for the youth.
It is a 12-months online, value-based certificate course for the Young Adults between the age of 21 and 35 years highlighting the importance of Individual Character for Nation Building built on a solid foundation of Self Mastery.
Through impactful sessions, Satsangs and live projects that enable Experiential Leadership, the physical and mental prowess of the youth is strengthened – which is the foundation on which a Nation is built.
A significant milestone was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between SSSSO, India and SSSIHL on 25 February 2025, establishing the programme within a formal academic framework with certification and academic credits.
Curriculum
The curriculum of the Sri Sathya Sai National Leadership Programme is carefully designed to develop both the personal and professional qualities of the participants that help in holistic progress in life. The curriculum has 5 components.
Individual Skills
- Goal setting
- Communication
- Executive presence
Group Skills
- Corporate Meetings
- Being a team player
- Project management
Self Mastery
- Self-awareness
- Self-regulation
- Self-discovery tools
Value Based Leadership
- Elaborate awareness of need for Values & Ethics in day-to-day professional life as taught by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Eligibility Criteria
- The participants should be between 21 – 35 years of age as on 1 January 2027.
- Applications are open to both genders.
- Participants should understand English or Hindi (based on their choice of stream), have basic computer skills, have easy access to Wi-Fi/ Internet for ease of online classes.
- Should be able to devote 4-8 hours a week for online classroom learning/ Satsangs as part of the curriculum.
- Should not be alumni of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL).
- Applicants must be available for in-person sessions at Prasanthi Nilayam in January 2027. Exact dates will be announced subsequently.
Programme at a Glance
- Duration: 12 months (hybrid learning)
- Learning: Spirituality, character building, communication, teamwork and value-based leadership
- Practical Engagement: Three-month Samithi Connect Programme and six-month project implementation
- Academic Components: 5 Dhyana Vahini sessions, 12 Satvam (Satsang) sessions and 27 lectures
- Support: Dedicated mentors and organisational volunteers
How to apply?
- The programme is offered in the both Hindi and English. Click here to register.
- Please note a person should register only in one stream either English or Hindi
- The next batch commences in January 2027 for which the application open in 2oth Octboer 2026 and the last date for applying is 31st October 2026.
