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 course is designed to give the foundational tools to business owners so they can navigate through the valuation process. We’ll show you how to find the current value of your business, weigh exit strategies, and approaches you can use today to increase the value of business.
Executive Education
Finance for Non-Financial Managers is designed to give the foundational tools to be a more informed leader and strategic contributor who can weigh financial risks and costs when evaluating opportunities and driving new initiatives.
- $10,900
- Monthly Cohorts
Executive Education, Springboard
The program culminates in a mentor-guided capstone project where you’ll conduct a simulated penetration test, applying the skills you’ve acquired throughout the program. You’ll also prepare for the globally-recognized CompTIA Security+ exam with included mock quizzes and a free voucher for the actual exam.
Executive Education
This non-credit certificate covers fundamental principles and best practices of digital marketing strategies (e.g., positioning, pricing, etc.) and tactics (e.g., market research-derived segmentation and targeting, packaging, channel management, etc.).
- $8,900
- Monthly Cohorts
Executive Education, Springboard
Wake Forest University’s Data Analytics Bootcamp equips you with the in-demand skills to excel in this high-growth field. You’ll master fundamental business statistics, analytics and visualization tools, and advanced analysis techniques.
Executive Education
Designed for those interested in project management, or those currently involved in projects who wish to obtain a deeper understanding of key principles, this one-day workshop will cover best practices around scope, establishing timeline and budget, roles and responsibilities of a project team, working on projects with people from diverse backgrounds, assessing risks, and addressing challenges.
Executive Education
This non-credit certificate teaches the knowledge and skills related to Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive Analytics.
Executive Education
Finance for Healthcare Professionals is ideal for administrators and providers who work in the healthcare industry looking to increase their financial acumen. This program provides participants with the financial literacy that is becoming an increasingly important skill in a healthcare environment.
Executive Education
This 1-day program introduces participants to Healthcare Innovation and the basics of AI technologies while highlighting potential applications.
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...