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Flight Level 3 Design (FL3D)

Design Flight Level 3 systems that connect long-term strategic intent directly to the daily operational work happening at Flight Level 2, so priorities set in the boardroom actually shape what teams work on next. You'll learn to run portfolio reviews that produce real decisions rather than status updates, sequence strategic initiatives without creating bottlenecks, and stop the organisation working on too many things at once. Built for senior leaders, portfolio-level coaches, and FL2D graduates ready to connect coordination to strategy, it's the natural next step after Flight Level 2 Design.

Level
Advanced
Duration
2 days · 4 x ½ days · your pace
Certification
FL3D
Languages
English, German
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Flight Levels Academy

Flight Levels Academy

Who is this course for?

  • Senior leaders and executives responsible for strategy execution across multiple business units
  • Agile coaches and consultants working at the portfolio and strategic organisational level
  • FL2D graduates who want to connect the coordination layer directly to organisational strategy
  • Heads of product, delivery, and technology responsible for portfolio decision-making
  • Anyone designing a system that connects long-term vision with daily operational work
  • Leaders who want to close the gap between what is decided in the boardroom and what gets delivered

What you'll learn

  • How to design a Flight Level 3 system that connects strategic intent to operational execution
  • How to make portfolio-level priorities visible, manageable, and connected to team-level work
  • How to run FL3 portfolio reviews that enable real strategic decisions rather than status updates
  • How to identify where strategy is being lost between leadership and execution teams
  • How to sequence and manage the flow of strategic initiatives without creating bottlenecks
  • How FL3 design builds on FL2 coordination to create a coherent three-level system
  • How to use FL3 thinking to stop the organisation working on too many things simultaneously
  • What a healthy FL3 system looks like in practice and how to sustain it beyond the initial design

How to take this course

Choose the format that fits you

Trainer-Led Workshop

Learn in a group with a certified trainer, in person or live online. Social, interactive, and led at a set pace over the scheduled dates.

Included

Certification credential All course materials Small-group, trainer-led Flight Levels Introduction (FLIN) included
In-person 17-18 November 2026

Berlin, Germany

Trainer: Russell Hill
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Self-Paced Workshop

Work through the full curriculum on your own schedule, with trainer support on hand. Choose this if your schedule doesn't allow consecutive days away, or you'd rather take your time.

Included

Certification credential Trainer check-ins Indefinite access Flight Levels Introduction (FLIN) included
€1,890 Always available
Trainer: Russell Hill
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Not sure which fits best? Get in touch and we'll help you decide.

Frequently asked questions

Does the price include VAT?

No. Prices are shown excluding VAT. German VAT (currently 19%) is added on the invoice.

How do I pay? Can my employer pay?

There's no upfront payment. When you register, you receive a VAT invoice by email straight away, and it can be made out to your company. The invoice is normally payable within 30 days. If the course starts sooner than that, payment is due one week before the course; if you book within the last week, it's due on receipt. Payment is by bank transfer.

What if I can't attend after all?

Cancellation is free up to 14 days before the course starts. Between 8 and 14 days before, 50% of the course fee applies; within 7 days of the start, the full fee is due. Cancellations need to be sent by email.

Can I move to a different date instead?

Yes. You can switch to another date of the same course free of charge, as long as there's a seat.

Can I send a colleague in my place?

Yes, and at no extra cost. If you have to drop out at short notice, through illness for example, we'd actively encourage you to send a colleague instead. Just let us know their name and email address so we can update the booking and send them the joining details.

Could the course be cancelled?

It does happen sometimes. Whether a course goes ahead is decided 14 days before it starts, and you'll hear from us then if it can't. If a course is cancelled, you can choose between a place on a later date or a full refund of anything you've paid.

What language is the course in?

Courses run in English unless the course date says otherwise.

What are the times? Is lunch included?

Courses usually run from 09:00 to 17:00, unless the course date says otherwise. Drinks are provided throughout the day; lunch isn't included, but there's a proper lunch break. The venue details arrive by email in good time before the course.

How do the live online courses work?

Online courses usually run over four half-days, live and trainer-led, using Google Meet for video and Miro as a shared whiteboard, unless the course date says otherwise. Joining instructions arrive by email before the course. All you need is a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone and a stable internet connection; a second screen makes working in Miro noticeably easier.

Do I get a certificate? Is it included in the price?

Yes. The certification credential from the certifying body (Flight Levels Academy, Kanban University, Scrum Alliance or ICAgile) and all course materials are included in the price.

Can you run this course just for our team?

Yes. Every course can run as private training for your organisation, in Berlin, at your premises or online, and adapted to your context. Get in touch through the contact page.

Is there a discount for booking several places?

Yes. On every Flight Levels course, three places cost the price of two: book three places on the same course, in person or online, and pay for two. The offer also applies to FLIN when bought on its own.

Is there an exam?

No. You receive your Flight Levels Academy certificate once you've completed the course.

Do I need to do FLIN first?

Yes, completing the self-paced Flight Levels Introduction (FLIN) is required before FL2D, FL3D or FLSA, and it's included when you book any of those courses. For an in-person or live online course, you'll receive an email with your FLIN access link when the email confirming that the course will go ahead is sent, usually about two weeks before the start, or earlier once there are enough bookings. For a self-paced course, the FLIN link arrives together with your course access link as soon as your payment has been received. FLIN can also be bought on its own; the access link is then sent as soon as payment has been received.

In which order should I take the courses?

We'd suggest starting with FL2D, then FL3D or FLSA in whichever order suits you. Honestly, though, the order matters less than you might think: each course stands on its own, and FLIN, the shared foundation, comes free with whichever you book first.

Can I study at my own pace?

Yes. Every Flight Levels course (FLIN, FL2D, FL3D and FLSA) is also available as a self-paced online course, with trainer check-ins along the way and unlimited access to the material. You'll receive an email with your access link as soon as payment has been received (for FL2D, FL3D and FLSA together with your FLIN access link).

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