Certificate of Management Excellence

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The Certificate of Management Excellence provides advanced learning that can help you expand your business management and leadership skills—and your career potential. You'll earn a meaningful credential that signifies your ongoing dedication to professional development, your hard work, and the breadth of your learning.

Through this learning track, you will be immersed in proven and emerging best practices, the latest research, and issues critical to global business leaders. And you'll build relationships with a diverse group of peers from around the globe who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions.

Step 1

Request a statement of intent

To initiate your Certificate of Management Excellence pursuit, contact our Program Advising team to request a statement of intent.

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Step 2

Choose one program from each topic area

Explore and compare your options below to find the programs that fit your schedule and address your professional development goals. By completing one qualifying leadership program, one qualifying strategy program, and a qualifying elective program in 36 consecutive months you will earn this respected credential.

Leadership Programs

Select one leadership program. Managing Turbulence fulfills both the leadership and strategy requirement.

  • Accepting Applications

    Ascending the Peak: Finding the Leader Within—Virtual

    Examine the methods and lives of iconic leaders, past and present. Guide your own development through an understanding of how they inspired others and achieved their ambitions.

    • Apr 1 – May 27, 2025

    • Virtual

    • $5,750

  • Accepting Applications

    Authentic Leader Development

    Discover and develop the qualities that define the highest level of authentic leadership: ironclad principles, a clear and unifying vision, and the ability to inspire trust and dedication in others.

    • Dec 8 – 13, 2024

    • In-Person

    • $16,000

  • Accepting Applications

    High Potentials Leadership Program

    Champion organizational change, build productive teams, and create a high-performance culture as you take on greater leadership roles.

    • Oct 20 – 25, 2024

    • In-Person

    • $17,500

  • Accepting Applications

    Leadership for Senior Executives

    Lead with confidence in times of uncertainty and disruption. Gain a deeper understanding of both the macro- and micro-level forces that shape your organization's success and enhance your competitive edge.

    • Mar 9 – 14, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $17,500

  • Accepting Applications

    Leading and Building a Culture of Innovation

    Experience first-hand what it takes to build the culture and capabilities your organization needs to keep pace with rapid change: collaborative problem-solving, innovation, and continuous reinvention.

    • Dec 8 – 13, 2024

    • In-Person

    • $16,000

  • Accepting Applications

    Leading Change and Organizational Renewal

    Build a nimble organization that balances innovation with performance, and evolution with financial stability.

    • Mar 16 – 21, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $17,500

  • Accepting Applications

    Leading Global Businesses

    Strengthen your capacity as a global business leader through a mix of practical education, peer exchange, and personal growth. Lead across geographic, cultural, and sectoral boundaries with purpose, authenticity, and deep insight into global trends.

    • Feb 16 – 21, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $17,500

  • Accepting Applications

    Managing Turbulence

    Even the best-led companies are vulnerable to unexpected changes in technology, consumer demand, and beyond. How do the most effective business leaders guide their companies to thrive through periods of drastic change and uncertainty?

    • Oct 9 – Dec 6, 2024

    • Blended

    • $19,000

Strategy Programs

Select one strategy program. Managing Turbulence fulfills both the leadership and strategy requirement.

  • Accepting Applications

    Aligning Strategy and Sales

    Close the gap between your strategic priorities and sales performance. Create company-wide alignment that boosts revenue and long-term success.

    • Dec 15 – 20, 2024

    • In-Person

    • $16,000

  • Accepting Applications

    Designing and Executing Corporate Revitalization

    Explore the many dimensions of corporate revitalization. Understand what it takes to lead a transformation effort that establishes a firm foundation for growth.

    • Dec 1 – 6, 2024

    • In-Person

    • $14,500

  • Start Date To Be Confirmed

    Driving Corporate Performance

    Master the art of aligning structures, systems, talent, and processes to execute a winning strategy. Leverage powerful systems for performance measurement and management control to chart a path toward short and long-term success.

    • To Be Confirmed

    • In-Person

    • To Be Confirmed

  • Accepting Applications

    Managing Turbulence

    Even the best-led companies are vulnerable to unexpected changes in technology, consumer demand, and beyond. How do the most effective business leaders guide their companies to thrive through periods of drastic change and uncertainty?

    • Oct 9 – Dec 6, 2024

    • Blended

    • $19,000

  • Accepting Applications

    Strategy: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage

    Design and deploy a strategy that scales your business in the competition for market leadership.  

    • Dec 15 – 20, 2024

    • In-Person

    • $17,500

  • Accepting Applications

    Transforming Customer Experiences

    Design the right offering to maximize customer engagement. Learn how to flawlessly execute a sustainable service model that will give you a competitive edge in your industry.  

    • Apr 27 – May 2, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $14,500

Elective Programs

Select one elective program.

  • Accepting Applications

    Behavioral Economics—Virtual

    Gain fundamental insights into how people think. Leverage those insights to influence behaviors—creating greater value for your customers and improved business outcomes.

    • Oct 14 – 25, 2024

    • Virtual

    • $10,000

  • Accepting Applications

    Changing the Game: Negotiation and Competitive Decision-Making

    Develop the psychological insights and practical skills needed to bargain more effectively and make better decisions on the spot.

    • Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2024

    • In-Person

    • $14,500

  • Accepting Applications

    Disruptive Innovation: Strategies for a Successful Enterprise

    Uncover how to harness innovation, lead breakthrough change, and sustain enterprise success through disruptive innovation.

    • Jun 16 – 21, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $16,000

  • Accepting Applications

    Finance for Senior Executives

    Build your foundation in corporate finance. Help your company optimize financial resources and strengthen its bottom line. 

    • Sep 13 – 28, 2024

    • Blended

    • $14,000

  • Accepting Applications

    Managing Innovation

    Take a deep dive into the prototyping and experimentation practices of the world's top innovators. Come away with the tools and strategies you need to lead groundbreaking work.

    • Jan 12 – 16, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $12,500

  • Accepting Applications

    Risk Management for Corporate Leaders—Virtual

    Develop and implement innovative risk management strategies that protect your company’s assets, reputation, and competitive advantage.

    • Dec 2 – 12, 2024

    • Virtual

    • $8,500

  • Accepting Applications

    Strategic Negotiations: Dealmaking for the Long Term

    Explore how the world's best business leaders plan and navigate complex negotiations. Master the strategic and tactical aspects of dealmaking and learn how to approach every negotiation with confidence.

    • Mar 9 – 14, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $14,500

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Certificate of Management Excellence