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.

  • 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.

    • To Be Confirmed

    • Virtual

    • To Be Confirmed

  • 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.

    • Jun 1 – 6, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $16,000

  • High Potentials Leadership Program

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

    • May 18 – 23, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $17,500

  • 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.

    • Jun 8 – 13, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $17,500

  • 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 7 – 12, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $16,000

  • Leading Change and Organizational Renewal

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

    • Mar 15 – 20, 2026

    • In-Person

    • $18,000

  • Leading Global Businesses

    Expand your global business acumen while also engaging in a profoundly personal exploration that builds leadership insights and strength. Become a better, more authentic, more purposeful leader who can step up to increasingly challenging leadership roles.

    • May 31 – Jun 5, 2026

    • In-Person

    • $18,000

  • 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 8 – Dec 6, 2025

    • Blended

    • $19,500

Strategy Programs

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

  • 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.

    • Jul 13 – 18, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $16,000

  • 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.

    • Nov 30 – Dec 5, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $15,500

  • 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.

    • Jul 7 – 12, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $15,500

  • 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 8 – Dec 6, 2025

    • Blended

    • $19,500

  • Mastering Strategy Essentials—Virtual

    Adopt the tools and tactics used by top business strategists. You will refine your ability to analyze complex problems, identify innovative solutions, and drive measurable success.

    • Feb 12 – Mar 19, 2026

    • Virtual

    • $7,250

  • Strategy: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage

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

    • Jun 1 – 6, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $17,500

  • 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.  

    • To Be Confirmed

    • In-Person

    • To Be Confirmed

Elective Programs

Select one elective program.

  • Changing the Game: Negotiation and Competitive Decision-Making

    Develop the psychological insights and practical skills needed to negotiate more effectively and make better decisions.

    • Jul 20 – 25, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $15,500

  • Changing the Game: Negotiation and Competitive Decision-Making—Middle East

    Step up to the challenges of doing business in the dynamic, high-growth Middle East by honing your ability to negotiate more effectively and make better decisions.

    • Last Ran: May 4, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $14,500

  • 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

  • Driving Strategic Decisions—Virtual

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

    • Jan 14 – Feb 25, 2026

    • Virtual

    • $7,250

  • Finance for Senior Executives

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

    • Sep 11 – 27, 2025

    • Blended

    • $14,500

  • 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 11 – 15, 2026

    • In-Person

    • $13,000

  • Risk Management for Corporate Leaders—Virtual

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

    • Dec 1 – 11, 2025

    • Virtual

    • $9,000

  • 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.

    • To Be Confirmed

    • In-Person

    • To Be Confirmed

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Certificate of Management Excellence