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6 Courses (4 Core, 2 Elective)

Core Courses:
  • Building Compelling Slide Decks and Reports
  • Persuasive Writing
  • Business Writing
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
Elective (2 Courses):
  • Planning and Delivering Effective Presentations
  • Advanced Business Writing
  • Impactful Unscripted Communication
  • Persuasion
  • Virtual Communication

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Individual contributors
  • Managers
  • Executives
  • Communications professionals
  • Entrepreneurs

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

4 Courses

  • Embracing the Basics of Business Law
  • Structuring Business Agreements for Success
  • Exploring Specialty Areas of Business Law
  • Working with Legal Professionals

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Business leaders looking to better understand legal issues
  • Founders and entrepreneurs
  • Anyone looking to work effectively with legal professionals

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    2 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

6 Courses

  • Value Creation and Profitability
  • Change, Disruption, and Growth
  • Synergies, Mergers, and Alliances
  • Getting the Most Out of Your Business Relationships
  • Game Theory and Business Strategy
  • Digital Platform Strategy

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Strategic/Executive sales leaders
  • Senior business leaders
  • Executives
  • Directors
  • Managers
  • Entrepreneurs

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

6 Courses (4 Core, 2 Elective)

Core Courses:
  • Navigating Power Relationships
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Leading Strategic Change Initiatives
  • Leading Organizational Change
Elective (2 Courses):
  • Leading Collaborative Teams
  • Leading Across Cultures
  • Coaching Skills for Leaders
  • Motivating People for High Performance
  • Quality and Service Excellence
  • Planning and Delivering Effective Presentations
  • Leading With Credibility
  • Leading for Creativity and Innovation
  • Strategic Decision Making

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Senior leaders
  • Mid- to upper-level managers
  • High potentials
  • Individual contributors who regularly face change in their organization
  • Professionals who are working in (or aspiring toward) leadership roles

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

4 Courses

  • Diagnosing Workplace Conflict
  • Applying a Problem-Solving Approach to Conflict
  • Leading Challenging Conversations
  • Mediation for Managers

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Team managers
  • Supervisors

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    2 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

6 Courses

  • Problem-Solving Using Evidence and Critical Thinking
  • Making a Convincing Case for Your Solution
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Navigating Power Relationships
  • Interpreting the Behavior of Others
  • Applying Strategic Influence

DESIGNED FOR:

  • C-level executives, VPs, managers
  • Industry leaders with 2-10+ years experience
  • Mid-level professionals looking to move into leadership roles
  • Engineers and designers leading projects
  • Consultants or analysts
  • Anyone whose work involves devising, proposing, and defending evidence-based solutions

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

4 Courses

  • Improving Engagement
  • Counteracting Unconscious Bias
  • Diversity and Inclusion at Work
  • Fostering an Inclusive Climate

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Team managers and supervisors
  • Executives responsible for strategic culture efforts
  • Anyone interested in creating an inclusive and supportive culture that promotes equal opportunities and treatment of employees

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    2 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

6 Courses

  • Strengths-Based Engineering Leadership
  • Values-Based Engineering Leadership
  • Decision-Making Skills for Engineering Leaders
  • Collaborative Communication for Engineering Leaders
  • Courageous Communication for Engineering Leaders
  • Influence and Motivation for Engineering Leaders

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Both emerging and experienced engineering leaders
  • Early to mid-career engineers looking to move into a leadership role
  • Business leaders who work with engineers and technology professionals
  • Graduate students transitioning from an academic track to an industry track

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

8 Courses (6 Core, 2 Elective)

Core Courses:
  • Quality and Service Excellence
  • Leading Collaborative Teams
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Leading With Credibility
  • Motivating People for High Performance
  • Coaching Skills for Leaders
Elective (2 Courses):
  • Planning and Delivering Effective Presentations
  • Leading Across Cultures
  • Leading for Creativity and Innovation
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Leading Strategic Change Initiatives
  • Leading Organizational Change
  • Navigating Power Relationships
  • Becoming a Strategic Leader

DESIGNED FOR:

  • High potential mid-level managers with 5+ years experience
  • Upper-level or senior managers with 5+ years experience
  • VP or C-level executives

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    4 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Aspiring leaders
  • Managers, senior leaders and executives
  • CEOs
  • Actors and performers
  • Anyone who wants to become more effective in connecting with others through increased ease and presence when speaking in public or private

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    15 weeks
  •   Duration:
    4 months
  •   Class Size:
    20 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

4 Courses

Core Courses:
  • Power and Gender Dynamics
  • Developing Executive Presence for Women Leaders
  • Gender Bias and Negotiation Strategies
  • The Network Effect
Elective Course:
  • Decoding the Gender Gap in Board Membership
  • Fostering an Inclusive Climate
  • Becoming a Strategic Leader

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Women leaders in mid- to senior-level positions (10+ years of work experience)
  • Women who hold or are interested in seeking board positions
  • Women entrepreneurs and founders
  • Male leaders seeking to better understand gender dynamics in their organizations

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

3 Courses

  • Addressing Complex Problems Using Results-Based Management
  • Creating and Enforcing International Agreements
  • Coordinating Services and Support at the Global and Country Level

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Current and aspiring international program managers in public, NGO, or nonprofit organizations
  • People at all levels in international public service organizations, government, and NGOs
  • The program is especially relevant for those involved in program and project management, planning and budgeting, and program evaluation/results demonstration

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    4 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    5-7 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

6 Courses

  • Problem-Solving Using Evidence and Critical Thinking
  • Making a Convincing Case for Your Solution
  • Framing Complex Problems with Systems Thinking
  • Becoming a Systems Leader
  • Leading Strategic Change Initiatives
  • Creating Advantage Through Entrepreneurial Thinking

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Mid-level professionals looking to improve and expand their influence and move into leadership roles
  • Managers and leaders handling resource investments, process improvements, or priority changes
  • C-level executives and VPs interested in building an innovation culture and competitive advantage
  • Consultants
  • Analysts

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

5 Courses

  • Leading in a VUCA World
  • Developing and Communicating Vision and Strategy
  • Building Great Teams
  • Setting Internal and External Conditions for Success
  • Preparing for the Future

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Leaders and executives at all levels, in any industry

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    2.5 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    4-6 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

7 Courses

  • Becoming a Powerful Leader
  • Building High-Performing Teams
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Managing Team Performance
  • Managing Time and Priorities
  • Effective Hiring and Interviewing
  • Addressing Workplace Behavior Issues

DESIGNED FOR:

  • New managers
  • Professionals looking to move into a management role

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3.5 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

5 Courses

  • Building High-Performing Virtual Teams
  • Launching Virtual Team Projects
  • Virtual Communication, Constructive Conflict, and Collaboration
  • Decision-Making and Accountability
  • Diversity and Cross-Cultural Teams

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Leaders and executives in any industry who are leading or launching virtual teams
  • Individual contributors to virtual teams who aspire to a leadership role
  • Consultants who are brought in to support a project-based team virtually

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

6 Courses

  • Introduction to Negotiation
  • Integrative Negotiation
  • Psychology of Negotiation
  • Preparing for a Negotiation
  • Power Dynamics and Ethics in Negotiation
  • Complex Negotiation

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Individual contributors
  • Leaders and managers
  • Executives
  • Procurement and contracts professionals
  • Anyone who wants to become a better negotiator in business and in life

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    3 weeks
  •   Duration:
    5 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    2-3 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

6 Courses

Leading Your Team (2 Elective Courses):
  • Leading Collaborative Teams
  • Leading Across Cultures
  • Coaching Skills for Leaders
  • Motivating People for High Performance
  • Mediation for Managers
Gaining the Advantage (2 Elective Courses):
  • Quality and Service Excellence
  • Planning and Delivering Effective Presentations
  • Leading With Credibility
  • Leading for Creativity and Innovation
Strategy (1 Elective Course):
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Leading Strategic Change Initiatives
  • Leading Organizational Change
  • Becoming a Strategic Leader
Negotiations (1 Elective Course):
  • Navigating Power Relationships
  • Negotiation Skills

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Mid- to upper-level managers
  • High potentials with 3-5+ years experience

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

6 Courses

  • Impactful Unscripted Communication
  • Persuasion
  • Persuasive Writing
  • Planning and Delivering Effective Presentations
  • Building Compelling Slide Decks and Reports
  • Mediation for Managers

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Individual contributors
  • Managers
  • Executives
  • Communications professionals
  • Entrepreneurs

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

6 Courses

  • The Psychology of Getting Things Done
  • Identifying and Managing Emotions
  • Interpreting the Behavior of Others
  • Mastering the Essentials of Influence
  • Applying Strategic Influence
  • Designing an Effective Team Structure

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Individual contributors
  • Managers and team leaders
  • Senior managers and executives
  • Any professional looking to become more effective at interacting with colleagues, clients, reports, or superiors

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    4-6 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

6 Courses

  • Leadership Skills and Traits in Public Organizations
  • Assessing Your Public Sector Organization
  • Motivating Public Sector Employees
  • Public Sector Leadership Strategies
  • Goal Setting in Public Sector Organizations
  • Leading Public Sector Teams to Success

DESIGNED FOR:

  • People who work in or with public service or public policy organizations
  • Leaders, aspiring leaders, and staff who work in organizations involved in public affairs or engaged with government at any level
  • People who work in or with non-profits, education institutions, or NGOs
  • People who work in or with law enforcement organizations

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

5 Courses

  • Discovering Sales Growth Opportunities
  • Getting the Most From Your Sales Efforts
  • Winning With Your Key Accounts
  • Sales Negotiation to Maximize Value
  • Managing Sales Performance for Growth

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Sales representatives
  • Sales managers
  • Account managers
  • Organizational leaders who want to better understand sales team strategies 

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

5 Courses

  • Building Leadership Character
  • Authenticity, Integrity, and Accountability
  • Courage, Humility, and Compassion
  • Developing a Culture of Empowerment
  • Leading With Credibility

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Informal or formal leaders at any level in an organization
  • Religious and faith-based leaders
  • Humanitarian, non-profit, and NGO leaders
  • Anyone who is part of a work team and can influence others

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

5 Courses

  • Leading in a VUCA World
  • Developing and Communicating Vision and Strategy
  • Building Great Teams
  • Setting Internal and External Conditions for Success
  • Preparing for the Future

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Leaders and executives at all levels, in any industry
  • Veterans and military personnel

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    2 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led

5 Courses

  • Women in Leadership: Navigating the Double Bind
  • Women in Leadership: Negotiation Skills
  • Women in Leadership: Using Emotional Intelligence to Drive Results
  • Women in Leadership: Giving and Receiving Feedback
  • Women in Leadership: Outsmart the Work-Life Balance

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Women who are mid- to-senior level managers
  • Women with 3-10 years experience who are aspiring to move into leadership roles

HOW IT WORKS:

  •   Course Length:
    2 weeks
  •   Duration:
    3 months
  •   Class Size:
    Under 35 students
  •   Effort:
    3-5 hours per week
  •   Format:
    100% online
  •   Model:
    Instructor-led
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