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UW Executive Education supports individuals and organizations through relevant training, real-world experience, and fresh ideas. We offer programs varying in length from one day to nine months. We also develop custom learning experiences for organizations on a wide variety of topics, all drawing from UW Foster’s globally-renowned faculty, resources, and evidence-based research.
EDP is an accelerated alternative to an MBA degree. This work-compatible certificate program is designed for busy professionals who want to access advanced business knowledge without the time or financial commitment of a traditional MBA degree program.
Duration: Nine months, one evening per week + two off-site retreats
Dates: September 8, 2020 – May 3, 2021
Develop the essential leading, planning, and decision-making skills necessary to create and sustain long-term organizational success.
Duration: Three-day seminar
Dates:
May 19-21, 2020 – Postponed
October 27-29, 2020
Designed for non-financial managers and executives, in this course you will learn to interpret and analyze financial data, communicate financial information, and evaluate corporate performance.
Duration: Three-day seminar
Dates:
March 25-27, 2020 – Postponed
September 28 – 30, 2020
Learn and apply practical principles for designing, implementing, and managing an effective Go-To-Market Strategy.
Duration: Two-day seminar
Dates:
May 8 – 9, 2020
– Postponed until September 11-12, 2020
Learn proven techniques and approaches to successful negotiations. Participants will engage in negotiation simulations to practice the concepts taught in the program.
Duration: Two-day seminar
Dates:
March 11-12, 2020 – Postponed
October 5-6, 2020
Complement your existing technical hard skills with soft skills and learn how to understand and adjust to different communication styles, work effectively in teams, and develop your persuasive capabilities.
Duration: One-day workshop
Dates:
February 26, 2020
June 18, 2020
November 3, 2020 – New Date
Boards are actively seeking qualified women to diversify their decision-making and improve their business results. Learn how to become a more influential board member, move from non-profit to for-profit board, or serve on the board of larger organizations.
Duration: Two-day seminar
Dates:
June 16-17, 2020
November 9-10, 2020
This one-week intensive curriculum grows business leaders and helps them position their companies for today’s global economy. Participants gain knowledge, tools, and a valuable network.
Duration: One-week residential program
Dates: September 20-25, 2020
Alongside a network of global banking leaders, build a better understanding of international financial markets, gain a multicultural perspective on global banking issues, and study risk management in the ever-changing banking industry.
Duration: Two-week program in Seattle and San Francisco
Dates: August 9-21, 2020
Many of the Northwest’s most recognizable brands have worked with UW Executive Education to create custom programs tailored to their organization’s strategic goals and objectives. Learn how our team collaborates with you to design and implement learning solutions to match the needs of your business. Our seminars can also be offered as a class exclusively for your employees. Programs can be hosted at UW or at your company’s facility.
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Other executive programs
Executive MBA
A rigorous 21-month program, designed for mid-to-senior managers, with an immediately relevant curriculum to help solve your real-world challenges.
Global Executive MBA
One year MBA program for individuals who have strong international experience and seek the opportunity to study alongside other global leaders.