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W H AT I S E X E C U T I V E E D U C AT I O N ? We empower leaders at every level to grow, lead, and create impact—through hands-on, high-impact learning experiences designed to help you and your organization thrive. Whether you’re stepping into leadership or sharpening your executive edge, our programs help you lead with clarity and confidence.
W H AT W E O F F E R
Open Enrollment Courses
Certificates
Custom Programs
Join 2-day, in-person sessions led by expert faculty
Customize a learning path based on your career goals
Tackle your team’s real challenges
Apply courses toward an Executive Leadership Certificate
Mix online and in-person formats
Build a shared learning journey across departments
Use vouchers to simplify enrollment and budgeting
Save with company partner discounts
Designed around your organization’s culture and strategy
Q U O T E S F R O M O U R PA R T N E R S
“Our partnership with the University of Utah was invaluable in providing an impactful, executive-level, career development program. The staff and faculty were highly professional, knowledgeable, and friendly providing a stellar experience which participants said was the highlight of their career.” -Robyn Betts, Director of Leadership Development, Intermountain Health
“The Authentic Leadership and Business Ethics Certificate has been truly transformative, providing me with invaluable insights into ethical leadership and decision-making. The knowledge and skills I’ve acquired will undoubtedly shape my professional path and personal interactions for years to come.” -Haley Swenson, Internal Auditor, Salt Lake County
2 0 2 6 C A L E N DA R Executive Leadership Certificate
$1,900/class
Learn leadership skills that will allow you to understand your employees better, increase productivity, and boost your organization’s bottom line. Classes*
Days Jan
Feb
Mar
Finance for the Non-Financial Leader Atif Ellahie, Ph.D.
2
12-13
Leading in a Rapidly Changing Environment Bonita Austin, MBA, CSM, SA
2
26-27
The Mindset of Innovation and Strategy Cord Bowen
2
Speaking for Influence: Presenting and Storytelling Kate Cañas, Ph.D.
2
Empowering and Motivating High-Performance Teams Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
2
Conflict Management and Resolution Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
2
Negotiations and Influence Katie Liljenquist, Ph.D.
2
Developing an AI Strategy For Your Business Matthew Pecsok, MSBA Energizing People for Performance: Develop People-Engagement Strategies Michael Waterman Project Management for the Business Professional Suzette Blakemore
2
Apr
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3-4 23-24
5-6
8-9 7-8
5-6
26-27
10-11 9-10
29-30
3-4 14-15 28-29
19-20
16-17
2 1
22-23
20
2
2
Mastering Strategic Leadership Todd Zenger, Ph.D. and Teppo Felin, Ph.D.
Jun
15-16
2
Generative AI for Leaders Matthew Pecsok, MSBA Agentic AI for Business Leaders Matthew Pecsok, MSBA
May
11-12
2
12-13
*Build your own certificate, take 6 classes to earn your Executive Leadership Certificate. Completed in 1-2 years.
Women in Leadership I Certificate
$7,500
Build key skills in conflict management, communication, emotional intelligence, negotiation, and mentorship. Cohort
Days
Spring Cohort
7
Fall Cohort
7
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2/5, 2/19, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 12/10
Leading with Emotional Intelligence Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
Understanding and Leveraging Your Conflict Style Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
Finding Your Authentic Voice Kate Cañas, Ph.D
Power of Communication: Let’s Talk Negotiation Katie Liljenquist, Ph.D.
Charting Your Path to Strategic Leadership Ruchi Watson, EdD, MBA.
Develop Your Executive Presence: Express Your Authentic Voice Kate Cañas, Ph.D
Being Assertive Without Being Aggressive Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
Mindfulness and Interpersonal Effectiveness Georgi Rausch, Ph.D.
Your Leadership Toolkit Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D
*Completed in 14 Weeks
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
$3,800
Learn the skills to improve your organization’s efficiency, profitability, and reduce waste. Cohort Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Jim Athon, Master Black Belt
Days
Jan
4
7-8, 14-15
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate is also available online! Completion time varies.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate
$7,200
Prerequisite: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate. Advance your Lean Six Sigma journey by building on prior skills to lead strategic improvements, analyze business scenarios, develop leaders, and deliver substantial results. Certificates
Days
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
In-Person: 9/14-15, 11/2-3 Virtual: 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
9
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificate is a hybrid course.
Organizational Leadership Certificate
$5,400
Elevate your leadership skills with unique classes designed to benefit leaders at any career stage. Cohort
Days
Spring Cohort
6
Fall Cohort
6
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
2/19, 3/4, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/29
9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2
Program Kick-off/Leading High-Performance Teams Jennifer Cummings, Ph.D.
Resilient Leadership Glen Kreiner, Ph.D.
Building a Forward-Thinking Strategy for My Team Organization Jen Brown, Ph.D.
Motivating and Retaining Key Employees Brian Cadman, Ph.D.
Mindful Leadership and Communication Georgi Rausch, Ph.D.
Creating and Maintaining a Positive Organizational Culture Michael Waterman, MA, CHG Healthcare VP
PROOF OF ACCOMPLISHMENT In addition to gaining knowledge and developing skills, you will receive SHRM credit. If you complete a certificate, you will receive a digital badge, plus a certificate as proof of your accomplishment. Certificate
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SHRM Credits
O N L I N E C E R T I F I C AT E S Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
$2,295
Taught by: Robert Valentino, Master Black Belt Increase productivity and boost the bottom line by applying principles of Lean Six Sigma to your organization. In this online program, you will learn the foundational principles of Six Sigma and earn a Green Belt Certification.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
$4,685
Taught by: Robert Valentino, Master Black Belt Designed for leaders who have completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, this program provides advanced training in technical process-improvement techniques. You’ll learn how to increase productivity, process flow, and customer satisfaction while also decreasing total defects, cycle time, and work-in-progress delays. This course includes our Building a Lean Enterprise training.
MBA Foundations: Your Access to Business Essentials
$2,295
Learn skills that every leader wants in their organization: confidence in financial matters, inspiring and leading a productive team, and improve your organization’s trajectory. Classes
Taught by Various Faculty
Speaking to Inspire Prescriptive Analytics: Optimization The Value of Economics: How (and How Well) Do Markets Work Know Your Impact: Leading Self, Others, and Organization
Operations Management and Leading Change Finance and Accounting for Decision-Making Making Strategic Business Decisions
ONLINE CLASSES Finance for the Non-Financial Leader
$990
Taught by: JB Henriksen, CPA, MBA This online course is designed for leaders and decision-makers who do not have a strong background in finance. This approach will give you an understanding of how money works within organizations, how to implement strategies in decision-making processes to drive business results, and how to achieve competitive financial performance.
Inspiring Leaders Through Emotional Intelligence
$990
Taught by: Dr. Abe Bakhsheshy This class will cover multiple topics on the nature of social systems. This includes individual, group, and organization level of analysis. These topics are frameworks that you can use to understand activities of managers and other leaders in organizations.
Building a Lean Enterprise
$990
Taught by: Robert Valentino During this certificate course, participants will shift their focus from managing separate processes, technologies, departments, and assets to optimizing the flow of materials, products, or services and information through the entire value stream. Online coursework is available on demand unless otherwise noted. Once added to an on-demand course you will have 15 weeks to complete it.
CUSTOM PROGRAMS Every organization is different. That’s why we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all learning. Our custom programs begin with deep listening and result in tailored learning experiences that solve real problems.
Examples of Custom Program Topics •
Accounting
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Industry and Internal Analysis
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Artificial Intelligence
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Innovation
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Coaching and Mentoring
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Leadership
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Communication Styles
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Leading Across Generations
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Competitive Advantage
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Lean Six Sigma Certifications
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Competitive Strategy
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Lifescience Product Development
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Conflict Management
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Management
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Data Analytics
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Managing and Leading Change
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Design Thinking
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Marketing
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Decision-Making
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Motivating Employees
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Delivering Difficult Conversations
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Negotiations
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Presentation Skills
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Emotional Intelligence
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Product Differentiation
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Entrepreneurship
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Strategic Leadership/Vision
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Finance
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Team Effectiveness
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Incentives to Retain Employees
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Value Creation
PA R T N E R I N G W I T H
FOR A CUSTOM EXPERIENCE
Our team collaborates with you to design a learning experience that meets, or exceeds, your organization’s development needs
To learn more, contact our development team at 801-587-7273 or ExecEd@Utah.edu
R O B E R T H . & K AT H E R I N E B . G A R F F B U I L D I N G Welcome to the Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building: 150,000 square feet of modern space designed to inspire learning, connection, and innovation. Whether you’re hosting a workshop, attending a leadership session, or meeting with your team, you’ll find 13 state-of-the-art classrooms, 47 meeting areas, and a fully equipped event dining area, lounge, and auditorium, all with top-tier audiovisual technology.
R O O M R E N TA L S U S I N G O U R S PA C E Need a professional space for your next meeting or event? Our versatile rooms are perfect for strategy sessions, off-site retreats, and team trainings. Types of rooms available: • Modern classrooms • A spacious event hall
• Stylish conference rooms • Patio and lounge areas for informal gatherings
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V O U C H E R P R O G R A M F O R O R G A N I Z AT I O N S Invest in your people, and watch your organization thrive. With the Executive Education Voucher Program, you can easily fund leadership development that drives real results.
Your Benifits • Empower rising leaders with ready-to-use training • Boost retention by investing in your top performers • Maximize impact without going over budget • Plan ahead with flexible, trackable vouchers
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In-Person Vouchers: Two vouchers can be redeemed for any scheduled Executive Education open enrollment class (up to $950 each in value). Online Certificate Vouchers: Each voucher is good for one individual to receive an online certificate with Executive Education (up to $2,295 in value). Vouchers can be used by anyone within your organization for any applicable class. All vouchers must be assigned within one year of purchase. Multi-year commitments will be billed annually. For more information, please contact us at ExecEd@Utah.edu.
THE ECCLES DIFFERENCE The David Eccles School of Business enrolls about 6,000 students in its nine undergraduate majors, four MBAs, nine specialized master’s programs, one Ph.D. program, and executive education curricula. It is also home to seven institutes and centers that support an ecosystem of entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation, including the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, Ken C. Gardner Policy Institute, Sorenson Impact Center, and more.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP Telephone: (801) 587-7273 Email: ExecEd@Utah.edu Website: ExecEd.Utah.edu Registration: Eccles.Secure.Force.com/ExecEdApplication 1731 E Campus Center Drive Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building, GARFF 4340 Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
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