Best executive courses in Chicago (United States)

Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

Developing Major Gifts

Raise more money by receiving more major gifts. Consistent donors can become major donors when you effectively implement the Eight-Step Major Gifts Management Cycle. Identify and utilize your own communication strengths when meeting with donors to develop major gifts and increase your fundraising...

Kellogg School of Management

Leveraging Insights From the Kellogg Sales Institute: A New Fundraising Approach for Nonprofit Executives

High-impact influence skills for fundraising success Every interaction with a current or potential donor, board member or key stakeholder is a high-stakes opportunity for impact. As leaders of nonprofit organizations, you are uniquely positioned to bring in stakeholders based on how you...

American Management Association

Technical Project Management

A best-selling seminar for managers and team members involved in IT and technical project management In just 3 days, you'll understand the unique challenges of managing IT and technical projects and discover how applying project management methodology can give you a step-by-step approach to...

American Management Association

Project Team Leadership: Building Commitment Through Superior Communication

Create more successes through enhanced project leadership, communication and negotiation skills. The demands of a project leadership role are unique. You must learn how to serve both the needs of your team members with the needs of the project—not an easy task. Project leadership requires a...

American Management Association

Project Management for Administrative Professionals

Is there an advantage to learning project management for administrative professionals? Yes! If you’re looking to take on the added pressure and challenges associated with projects, the techniques of project management for administrative professionals will give you the confidence you need to get...

American Management Association

Essentials of Project Management for the Nonproject Manager

Learn and apply basic elements of PM to your job to support project success. To work together effectively on any project, everyone on the team needs to use a common language and have a clear understanding of all expectations. This unique seminar is designed for individuals with little or no...

American Management Association

Improving Your Project Management Skills: the Basics for Success

Build a solid foundation of project management knowledge, techniques and tools in this hands-on workshop that covers the entire project life cycle. As the business world grows more competitive, organizations find it necessary to take on an increasing number of projects. Unfortunately, these same...

American Management Association

AMA’s Comprehensive Project Management Workshop

Plan. Execute. And monitor your projects Delays, cost overruns, or quality problems can wreck your project. Keep it on course with this 5-day overview of project management. Aligned with PMI’s PMBOK®, this workshop helps you master the entire project management process. You’ll earn 35...

American Management Association

Best Practices for the Multi-Project Manager

Put the best concepts, tools and techniques available for multi-project management to work for you and your organization! Ace multiple-project assignments by balancing time and resources. This updated seminar provides you with examples of best practices within the profession. Learn how to...

American Management Association

PMP Exam Prep Course

Looking to embark of a career in professional project management (PM)? Then you need to be ready to demonstrate best practices in PM, both on the job and through professional certification. It’s becoming the standard in order to compete in today’s fast-paced, highly technical workplace. In this...