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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 7, 2023 – May 16, 2024
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.
Duration: Four months, Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Dates: February 1 – June 1, 2024
This program is designed for succession planning, generational transitions, and growth strategy in response to the changing global economy. Prepare your family legacy to continue into future generations in a way that makes a positive impact on the community at large.
Duration: Two modules offered independently or together
Module 1: May 14 – June 21, 2023
Module 2: May 19 – November 15, 2023
Learn more about the Growing Generational Family Business Program
This two-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: Two-week online and in-person program
Dates: September 13-21, 2023
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.
Dates:
Remote academic intensive July 26-28, 2023
In-person class sessions August 2-11, 2023
Additional remote sessions through September 21, 2023
Topic-focused seminars
Learn from faculty and industry experts on how your business can take more impactful action on climate change.
Duration: 2 days in-person, 1 day live online
Dates: Rescheduling. Dates TBD
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
Date:
October 11-13, 2023 – In Person
Develop the essential leading, planning, and decision-making skills necessary to create and sustain long-term organizational success.
Duration: Three-day seminar
Date:
October 4-6, 2023 – In Person
April 2-4, 2024 – In Person
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
Date:
October 2-3, 2023 – In Person — Rescheduling. Dates TBD
May 1-2, 2024 – In Person
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:
September 26, 2023 – Live Online
November 7, 2023 – 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: Two-day seminar
Date:
November 16-17, 2023 – In Person
Online courses
Workplace bias: how can we identify and mitigate it? Through this course, you will learn how to critically evaluate and lead effectively through DEI.
Dates:
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 12:30-3:00pm PT
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 12:30-3:00pm PT
Learn more about the Achieving Equity Through Corporate DEI Action Online Course
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:
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 12:30-3:00pm
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 12:30-3:00pm PT
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE Augment Your Executive Presence ONLINE COURSE
By recognizing how interactions shape company culture, we’ll build a foundation for enacting the changes needed to cultivate an inclusive workplace.
Date:
Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 12:30-3:00pm PT
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 12:30-3:00pm PT
Learn more about the Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion Online Course
Employ a research-based approach to learn how organizational leaders and supervisors can systematically utilize decision-making tactics that will help build an inclusive culture that leads to overall success.
Dates:
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 12:30-3:00pm PT
Monday, April 22, 2024, 12:30-3:00pm PT
From understanding what team diversity is to digging deeper into why we respond differently to those around us, this booster will offer research-backed information to help your team thrive.
Dates:
Friday, September 22, 2023, 12:30-3:00pm
Monday, March 18, 2024, 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, November 14, 2023, 12:30-3:00pm
Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 12:30-3:00pm PT
Learn more about the Managing Tough Conversations Online Course
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:
September 26, 2023 – Live Online
November 7, 2023 – In Person
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:
Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 12:30-3:00pm
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 12:30-3:00pm PT
Learn more about the Writing for Executive Engagement Online Course
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.
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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.