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Executive Education Certificates of Excellence

Commit to Your Professional Development with a Certificate of Excellence

 

Certificate of Excellence

Your leadership capabilities require constant development, and certifications are proof of that commitment to continuous improvement. Earning a Carlson Executive Education Certificate of Excellence signals that you are building business acumen and preparing for the next step in your career. Whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, we have the courses that can enhance your impact and increase your ability to lead effectively.

We offer structured certificate pathways in high-impact areas and flexible pathways that you can customize with courses that meet your specific needs. Upon completion of a certificate program, you will be awarded a digital badge to display on LinkedIn and a certificate to celebrate your accomplishments.
 

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Annemarie Vaupel

"Acquiring an Executive Education Certificate with a focus on executive-level thinking and business strategy is a logical way for me to be more confident in senior roles, but also for me to have something to point to, justifying that confidence." 

Annemarie Vaupel, Vice President of Marketing, Foodservice, Hormel Foods Corporation
Haitham Radwan

"The courses cover the majority of the essential skills for leadership development, including soft skills that make it easier to build relationships with people such as negotiating, creating trust and dependability, and leading cross-functional teams."

Haitham Radwan, Senior Director, Product and Marketing Strategy, Hyliion
Camille Abrams

"I don't want to lead exactly the same way as I always have because our organization is continuing to transform. I asked myself how I could be the best leader for the future. For me that means continuing my development."

Camille Abrams, SVP Finance, Energy and Processing & Food Ingredients, CHS, Inc.

 

Certificate Pathways


Carlson Executive Education Certificates help you gain critical skills and know-how for in-demand business areas as you navigate your place in the business world. You can build your own three, four, or five-course custom certificate program or choose a defined pathway. Certificate pathways in Strategy & Innovation, and Leadership include three courses curated to maximize their impact and retain flexibility. The Carlson Executive Leadership Certificate includes coaching sessions, which amplify impact and results.

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Certificate of Distinguished Leadership and Business Administration

Significantly expand your business acumen and leadership skills with a Certificate of Distinguished Leadership and Business Administration. Create your own certificate pathway, tailored to your specific goals, by taking five courses within three years. Note: This certificate was formerly known as the Advanced Certificate of Excellence in Business.

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Carlson Executive Leadership Certificate

Accelerate your readiness to take on enterprise-wide responsibility through transformative courses paired with executive coaching from experienced professionals. To achieve the Carlson Executive Leadership Certificate, attend four Executive Education short courses within a three-year period and complete at least four coaching sessions with an executive coach. You can use your own coach or ask to be paired with a Carlson Executive Education coaching partner.

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Certificate of General Management Excellence

Demonstrate your commitment to your professional development by creating your own certificate pathway, tailored to your specific goals. Take any three Executive Education courses within two years for a Certificate of General Management Excellence. Note: This certificate was formerly known as the Certificate of Excellence in Business.

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Certificate of Excellence in Strategy & Innovation

Earning a Certificate of Excellence in Strategy & Innovation will elevate your ability to lead critical initiatives and create new opportunities for growth. Select two of these Strategy & Innovation courses:

Choose among all of Carlson Executive Education course offerings for your third course.

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Certificate of Excellence in Leadership

Earning a Certificate of Excellence in Leadership will enhance your ability to lead through change, influence others, and build highly effective teams. Select two of these Leadership Courses:

Choose among all of Carlson Executive Education course offerings for your third course.

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Certificate of Excellence in Digital Strategy

Sharpen your digital mindset and leverage the power of your data to enable bold decisions, create winning initiatives, and strengthen your organization's competitive advantage.

To obtain the Certificate of Excellence in Digital Strategy, attend the following courses:  

Choose among all of Carlson Executive Education course offerings for your third course. 

Customize your certificate experience by adding on an additional executive coaching experience. Gain an outside perspective and a trusted, confidential relationship to help you support your career goals. When you work with a Carlson Executive Education coach, you drive the relationship. The focus is on your unique development goals and supported by a customized action plan. Your Carlson Executive Education coach will be matched to you from a group of executives with years of expertise as thought leaders, consultants, and industry experts. This experience will help you develop enhanced leadership influence and the ability to deliver greater business impact.

The Carlson General Management Program equips experienced leaders with the cross-functional knowledge, strategic tools, and leadership capabilities needed to drive organizational growth and transformation. Through two immersive in-person modules and a live online session, you’ll strengthen your ability to lead teams, align stakeholders, and make high-impact decisions.

Inspire Confidence with a Carlson Executive Education Certificate

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