Professional Development for the Leaders of Today and Tomorrow
Wake Forest Executive Education combines academic rigor with real-world application to help professionals lead at a higher level. Our non-credit certificate programs, short courses, workshops, and custom programs deliver practical, relevant business insights for both individuals and companies.
Why Executive Education?
Leadership Training That Scales With You
Our goal is to equip participants with the tools and tactics to grow as a strategic leader. Online and in-person options fit your schedule while preparing you to lead through complexity and build strong teams.
A Proven Partner
For decades, organizations have trusted Wake Forest to strengthen their leadership pipelines and drive performance. Our programs are built in collaboration with employers to ensure they meet real-world needs and deliver lasting value.
Relevant Topics and Real-World Learning
Our programs are designed with direct input from industry leaders to ensure every lesson translates to real business impact. You’ll gain applicable skills that swiftly improve performance at both the individual and organizational level.
Find the Program That Fits Your Purpose
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Executive Education
This certificate is designed for professionals stepping into their first leadership role – or those preparing to make that leap. If you’ve excelled as an individual contributor but are now realizing that the skills that got you here won’t carry you through management, this program is for you.
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Executive Education
The course covers a comprehensive range of project management concepts, methodologies, and best practices, ensuring that students are well-prepared to excel in the PMP certification exam and in their professional roles.
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Executive Education
Making decisions in a dynamic fast-paced business environment is a challenge for most employees. Decision making and problem solving skills become critical when moving into leadership roles in order to drive business growth. Leaders with a developed system for effective decision making are best equipped to lead their teams through times of uncertainty.
Executive Education
In collaboration with Dalton Education, Wake Forest Executive Education you’ll gain the advanced, integrated expertise to create meaningful impact from a business’s earliest stages through its long-term growth and eventual succession.
Executive Education
In collaboration with Dalton Education, Wake Forest Executive Education prepares you for the field of financial planning specific to the military community through a practical education led by experienced instructors who are committed to your success.
Executive Education
Wake Forest Executive Education prepares you for the field of financial planning through a practical education led by experienced instructors who are committed to your success. In collaboration with Dalton Education, our program offers courses that fulfill the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification education requirement necessary to attain CFP® certification.
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Why Executive Education?
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Executive Education FAQs
What kinds of programs do you offer?
We offer three main types of executive education programs:
- Custom Programs designed in partnership with organizations to address their specific leadership and business needs. These are tailored learning experiences built for teams or companies.
- Open Enrollment Programs for individual professionals who want to strengthen their leadership, strategy, or business skills. These short, intensive programs are open to participants from a wide range of industries and backgrounds.
Industry Certifications and Bootcamps that provide targeted, skills-based training in high-demand areas. These programs help professionals earn recognized credentials, stay competitive in their fields, and demonstrate expertise to current or future employers.
Where can I find information on professional designations/certifications?
Many of our open enrollment programs award a non-credit certificate of completion from Wake Forest University, School of Professional Studies or Wake Forest Executive Education. Some programs may also align with external professional designations or continuing education credit. Details are listed on each program page, and our team is happy to help if you have specific certification questions.
How do I contact someone in Executive Education for more information?
You can reach our Executive Education team at executivewake@wfu.edu. A member of our team will respond promptly to answer your questions.
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