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

Leading Change in Nonprofits

For experienced nonprofit leaders and executives responsible for leading change initiatives, large or small, in their nonprofit organizations, this program focuses on developing the skills essential in preparing for and leading change. In this program, you will explore processes necessary to...

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...

Kellogg School of Management

Leadership, Management and Fiscal Strategies for Clinical Investigators

Cultivate your leadership to maximize your impact Clinical investigators, physician-scientists and multidisciplinary teams interfacing with clinical departments balance many tensions in their work. Inherent conflicts may exist between meeting institutional needs for clinical care, building a...

American Management Association

Fundamentals of Purchasing for the New Buyer

Increase your company's savings through better purchasing techniques This fundamentals seminar is taught by leaders in the field who will walk through every step of the purchasing management process, including negotiating and vendor and materials management. Find innovative ways to manage your...

American Management Association

Sales Management Certificate Program

You’re a new sales manager, taking over a sales team with both rookies and pros. You also have an open territory that needs to be filled as quickly as possible. Where do you start? How do you gain the respect of your team? How can you maximize the skills of each team member? And how do you...

Booth School of Business

Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) Certification

An advanced credential created specifically for wealth managers who work with high-net-worth individuals, focusing on the life cycle of wealth: accumulation, preservation, and distribution. Candidates who earn the certification understand how to develop specific strategies to minimize taxes,...

American Management Association

Management Skills for New Managers

Gain the core management skills you need to succeed! Successful managers get things done. Learn the art of management that sets you apart—FAST. Using extensive guided role plays, self-audits and in-depth skills exercises, you will explore motivation, delegation, coaching, communication,...

American Management Association

Managing the Unmanageable: Tough People, Tough Situations

Be empowered to deal with challenges that impede morale and productivity One of the toughest parts of a manager’s job is dealing with and turning around problem employees. Whether it’s passive/aggressive direct reports or conflict resulting from generational or cultural differences, the issues...

Kellogg School of Management

Beyond Diversity

Executive Strategies for Constructive Disruption Beyond Diversity is not a traditional DEI program that introduces fundamental ideas and encourages executives to explore the possibility of change. Instead, this is a program designed to empower DEI leaders to take proven concepts and...