Executive Education

Like the organizations they work for, individuals who succeed in today’s business world are the ones who never stop learning. At Wake Forest Executive Education, we offer open enrollment and customized programs at a discounted alumni rate that sharpen your talents as a business leader and improve your company’s competitive advantage. Our programs are specifically designed to  provide highly personal education experiences that address real-world issues.

Wake Forest Executive Education specializes in learning experiences in the following content areas: Marketing, Data Analytics, Finance, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Innovation, and Strategy.

Open Enrollment Programs

Wake Forest Executive Education helps leaders build the confidence and skills needed to address strategic and tactical business challenges evident in today’s global business environment.  We help you learn, adapt, and excel as a leader. Our world-class faculty will empower you to move your career and organization forward to meet the challenges of evolving markets and industries. Programs include: 

• Business Analytics: Turning Data into Insights for Competitive Advantage by Creating a Data-Driven Culture
• Influencing with Data and Visual Analytics
• Microsoft Analytics Accelerator with Power BI
• Strategic Innovation and Leadership
• Authentic and Effective Leadership
• Building and Leading Effective Teams
• Leading Effective Change
• Competitive Strategic Marketing
• Customer Experience (Cx) & the Customer Journey

Certificate in Leadership

By completing four (4) leadership open enrollment programs (Authentic & Effective Leadership, Building and Leading Effective Teams, Leading Effective Change, and Leading Diverse Teams), participants will earn a Certificate in Leadership from the School of Business’ Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character and Wake Forest Executive Education.

Additional Certificate Programs

The University’s certificate programs include topics such as Design Thinking, communication, diversity, intercultural competence, project management, and many more. For a complete list of current offerings, detailed information, and to register, please visit: WFU Certificate Programs.

Locations & Facilities

Wake Forest Executive Education offers a number of options for delivery of open enrollment and custom programs. We can deliver content at company specific sites, or at Wake Forest facilities in three convenient locations: Wake Forest University Charlotte Center, Graylyn Conference Center and Wake Downtown.