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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.
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Comprehensive programs
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 4, 2025 – May 21, 2026
The Business Management Certificate is a four-month program that curates key business principles and leadership skills for advancing your career. It is ideal for early and mid-career professionals who want to lead projects and teams more effectively. This accelerated program will help you gain new skills and expand your professional network, adding to your competitive edge and adaptivity to today’s economy.
New track available for family businesses
Duration: Four months, Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Dates: February 3 – May 21, 2026
MBEP welcomes business owners and senior leaders from all backgrounds, including those who have historically faced systemic barriers to growth. The program is geared to businesses with annual revenue of $500k – $2m. Participants will learn to utilize financial tools to make more effective decisions, develop and understand long-term strategic plans for growth and sustainability, manage their processes and projects more efficiently, and develop their leadership skills.
Duration: One day online, four days in-person
Dates: November 12, 2025 and November 17-20, 2025
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 weeks in person
Dates: August 4-15, 2025
Taught by industry experts, this program covers best practices in product management and how to position yourself for that next big promotion or career jump.
Duration:
4-month program, 6 sessions per month plus electives, 1-1.5 hours per session
Dates:
New dates to be announced soon
Topic-focused seminars
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: 3 Days, UW Campus
Dates:
September 15-17, 2025
Develop the essential leading, planning, and decision-making skills necessary to create and sustain long-term organizational success.
Duration: 3 Days, UW Campus
Dates:
September 30-October 2, 2025
Learn proven techniques and approaches to successful negotiations. Participants will engage in negotiation simulations to practice the concepts taught in the program.
Duration: 2 Days, UW Campus
Dates:
September 9-10, 2025
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: 1 Day at UW Campus or 2 Half Days Live Online
Dates:
November 18-19, 2025 – Live Online
December 9, 2025 – In Person
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 a non-profit to a for-profit board, or serve on the board of larger organizations. This seminar is open to everyone, regardless of gender.
Duration: 2 Days, UW Campus
Dates:
November 6-7, 2025
Online courses
Executive presence helps us to be compelling and engaging in our communications, driving action, and inspiring those around you. In this online course, you will learn ways to control physical delivery for dynamic presenting, and strategies to improve confidence, comfort, and control in any presentation environment.
Dates:
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:30-3:00pm PT
Learn and practice reflective listening strategies, as well as how to ask open-ended, high-value questions, to ensure alignment with others, uncover motivation, and create engagement. You will practice how to manage difficult conversations using a template for delivering bad news and consider strategies for maintaining the relationship after the conversation occurs.
Dates:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 12:30-3:00pm PT
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.
Dates:
November 18-19, 2025 – Live Online
December 9, 2025 – In Person
This interactive workshop teaches professionals how to transform complex data into compelling narratives that influence stakeholders and drive decision-making, offering practical frameworks and techniques particularly valuable for managers and directors who regularly present to senior leadership.
Dates:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 12:30–3:00pm PT
Learn to write to immediately capture attention, drive clarity with your reader, and deliver on any next steps and actions. This online course touches on common written communications to key stakeholders including program reviews, executive summaries, and emails requesting action.
Dates:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12:30-3:00pm PT
Custom and group programs
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 are offered in a live interactive online format.
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.