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
By completing four (4) of the available leadership open enrollment programs, participants will earn a Certificate in Leadership from the School of Business’ Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character and Wake Forest Executive Education. The certificate is self-guided as participants can register for programs at any point in the cycle, with completion required within 24 months.
- $3383
- March 19 – May 1, 2026
Executive Education
This spring, we’re taking our popular Certificate in Leadership series on the road and bringing it to Asheville, NC! For the first time, participants can complete the full certificate locally through a series of four one-day workshops focused on developing authentic, confident, and high-performing leaders.
- $995
- February 27, 2026
Executive Education
This 1-day program will provide the participant with the foundation of authentic and effective leadership, while exploring who the leader is as a person. Fully understanding the factors driving behavior enhances leadership authenticity, assists in building trust with others, increases leader effectiveness, and contributes to personal fulfillment and team performance.
- $995
- March 13, 2026
Executive Education
This program is designed for individuals who communicate within an organizational setting, regardless of their role, level, or industry. If you need to use numbers and graphs or deliver presentations, this program is for you.
- $995
- March 27, 2026
Executive Education
This 1-day program will provide the participant with the knowledge and tools to lead organizations at the enterprise level.
- $2395
- April 14-16, 2026
Executive Education
This Institute will appeal to a wide audience, including academic faculty, clinician-researchers, and healthcare leaders who are leading, supporting, and/or evaluating diverse implementation initiatives within a learning health system. Attendees will gain exposure to rigorous implementation science theories and study designs as well as the strategies, processes, and protocols required to carry out such initiatives.
- $995
- April 24, 2026
Executive Education
Successful leaders influence and drive success for their organization by creating value through strategic initiatives. The course equips participants with the essential skills to navigate complex challenges, from aligning strategic objectives to managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
- $995
- May 15, 2026
Executive Education
This 1-day program will provide the participant with the knowledge and tools to build and lead effective teams (standing, temporary, and/or virtual), manage conflict, build trust with others, and shape a culture of empowerment and shared leadership.
- $2395
- May 19-21, 2026
Executive Education
This program is designed for First Responder leaders within law enforcement, emergency medical services, and fire department wishing to develop and grow personal and team leadership skills. Mid and senior level leaders/officers are encouraged to join this program individually or in teams from their organizations.
- $995
- June 5, 2026
Executive Education
This one-day immersive workshop is designed to equip leaders with the critical skills needed to navigate today’s fast-changing and unpredictable business landscape. The program will explore the principles of adaptive leadership, helping participants develop resilience and foster agility within their teams, and effectively manage volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments.
Executive Education
This 1-day program equips people managers with the insight and practical tools needed to lead effectively across cultures and generations. Participants will explore how cultural and generational differences show up in the workplace and learn strategies to manage individuals in ways that honor those differences while aligning teams around shared goals, purpose, and values.
Executive Education
To stay relevant, teams and organizations must continuously change and adapt to their ever evolving internal and external environments. This makes it imperative leaders understand and possess the skills to effectively lead change. Furthermore, it is also important that leaders know how to shape a learning culture to facilitate continuous adaptation and improvement. Leaders who can effectively lead change gain a competitive advantage for their teams and organizations.
Executive Education Articles
Upcoming Executive Education Workshops and Short Courses: Spring Preview
Explore the spring workshop and short course offerings from Wake Forest SPS Executive Education department.
Fall Preview: What Executive Education Workshops Are Coming Up?
Read more about what's coming up this fall in Wake SPS's Executive Education department.
An Executive Education Workshop: Who, What, When, Where, How
At Wake Forest University, the Executive Education team offers professionals a highly personal educational experience that addresses real-world issues....
Workplace Talent Development & Leadership in 2024: Challenges and Trends
The new year is an opportunity for companies to refresh their approach to engaging the workforce and how they prioritize talent and leadership development....
Lifelong Learner JoElla VanderDoes Finds Growth Opportunity with a Certificate in Leadership at Wake Forest’s Executive Education
Read about JoElla and her experience in the open enrollment program in Leadership from Wake Forest Executive Education.
Tackling Finance as a Non-Financial Manager: Q&A with Executive Education Faculty Stephan Shipe
Wake Forest University’s Executive Education department supports leaders as they enhance and develop their skills with a variety of non-degree and non-credit...