Best executive courses in United States

The Wharton School

Generative AI and Business Transformation

Once or twice in a generation, a general-purpose technology emerges that ignites innovation to the extent that multiple industries are utterly transformed. Think of discoveries like electricity or the internet. Today, research consistently supports the conclusion that generative AI is one of...

School of Continuing Studies

XCPD-598 Fundamentals of the Franchise Model

Over the past 50 years, franchising has evolved into one of the most dynamic, transformative business strategies in the world. This course takes a detailed look at how franchising started, evolved and transformed into its current form. An in-depth look at why people start a franchise, buy a...

School of Continuing Studies

XCPD-599 Franchise Management Theory and Practice

The franchise model is going through significant transitions due to a complex array of influences including new technologies, increasing regulatory activities, and rapidly changing global demographics. This course is designed to help franchise professionals gain a better appreciation for and a...

MIT Professional Education

Leadership Skills for Engineering and Science Faculty

Kellogg School of Management

Leading and Sustaining a Culture of Innovation

The world of business has been disrupted in fundamental ways by the COVID-19 pandemic. But disruption also creates a historic opportunity for innovation, allowing you to transform your business and capitalize on opportunities in the post–COVID-19 world. Winning business leaders know that the key...

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Executive Leadership Development

Learn to lead with confidence in this rigorous, general management program for executives on the verge of achieving even greater things. Executive Leadership Development is a comprehensive, experiential program that encompasses analysis to action — with an emphasis on the action. It’s a unique...

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Customer-Focused Innovation

Learn about cutting-edge social science frameworks and design thinking techniques in a unique partnership between Stanford GSB and d.school. Clean models. Dirty hands. Customer-Focused Innovation is the perfect blend of theory and practice, strategy and innovation — an opportunity to flex both...

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Design Thinking Bootcamp: Make Impact and Drive Growth in Your Organization

Learn and apply skills to solve real business challenges using human-centered design techniques in a four-day workshop at Stanford’s d.school. At Design Thinking Bootcamp, we understand that every product, service, and experience you work on must deliver. Our intensive program is focused on...

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Leading Change and Organizational Renewal

Leverage diverse research, proven methodologies, and design thinking for change management in this collaboration between Stanford and Harvard. A systematic framework. Silicon Valley innovation. Real-world implementation. Experience all three at Leading Change and Organizational Renewal. This...

Stanford Graduate School of Business

People, Culture, and Performance: Strategies From Silicon Valley

Gain a competitive advantage using Silicon Valley models and mindsets to recruit, retain, and inspire people for performance and growth. Talented people are your company’s most valuable asset and, bottom line, your key to success. Silicon Valley companies have proven this again and again....