Executive Education Certificate in Leadership Non-Credit Certificate | Open Enrollment Navigating a pandemic, managing inflationary pressures, mitigating supply chain challenges, and recruiting/retaining talent — the expectations for leaders have never been greater. Effective leaders know their value lies not only in managing teams, but inspiring others, developing purposeful and achievable goals, and creating a culture of personal and performance excellence. The Certificate in Leadership is comprised of several one-day workshops designed to provide tools founded in theory and proven in practice to lead from a place of authenticity and confidence. By completing four (4) of the seven (7) available leadership open enrollment programs, participants will earn a Certificate in Leadership from Wake Forest Executive Education and the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character at the School of Business. This is an opportunity for immersion in topics of key personal interest and professional development, ultimately serving as recognition for the commitment to advancing your career. Join us as we introduce proven tools to enhance leader performance, refine fundamental skills, and address various leadership challenges being faced in your organization! Hear from a Certificate Recipient View Open Enrollment Programs Offered Courses Non-Credit Authentic and Effective Leadership Executive Education This 1-day program will provide the participant with the foundation of authentic and effective leadership, while exploring who the leader is as a person. Fully understanding the factors driving behavior enhances leadership authenticity, assists in building trust with others, increases leader effectiveness, and contributes to… Format In-Person Charlotte Tuition $950 course fee Courses 1-day program Term Dec. 13, 2024 Learn More Non-Credit Building and Leading Effective Teams Executive Education This 1-day program will provide the participant with the knowledge and tools to build and lead effective teams (standing, temporary, and/or virtual), manage conflict, build trust with others, and shape a culture of empowerment and shared leadership. Format In-Person Winston-Salem Tuition $900 course fee Courses 1-day program Term June 6, 2024 Learn More Non-Credit Leading Effective Change Executive Education To stay relevant, teams and organizations must continuously change and adapt to their ever evolving internal and external environments. This makes it imperative leaders understand and possess the skills to effectively lead change. Furthermore, it is also important that leaders know how to shape a… Format In -Person, Winston-Salem Tuition $950 Courses 1-day program Term August 16, 2024 Learn More Non-Credit Leading People Who Are Different From You Executive Education This 1-day program provides participants with the knowledge and tools to understand and effectively lead people who are different from them. Participants also gain insights into how to shape the team’s or organization’s culture to create an environment that is authentic and brings out the… Format In Person Charlotte Tuition $950 Course Fee Courses 1-day program Term October 18, 2024 Learn More Non-Credit Executive Decision Making and Leadership Executive Education Making decisions in a dynamic fast-paced business environment is a challenge for most employees. Decision making and problem solving skills become critical when moving into leadership roles in order to drive business growth. Leaders with a developed system for effective decision making are best equipped… Format In-Person, Winston-Salem Tuition $950 course fee Courses 1-day program Term Nov. 14, 2024 Learn More Non-Credit Enterprise Leadership Executive Education This 1-day program will provide the participant with the knowledge and tools to lead organizations at the enterprise level. Format In Person Tuition TBD Courses 1-day program Term TBD Learn More Non-Credit Ethical and Values-Based Leadership Executive Education This program is designed for experienced leaders wishing to enhance their ability to build an ethical culture and bolster their organization’s character through the use of concepts, frameworks, and tools. Format In-Person Tuition $900 Courses 1-day program Term TBD Learn More Certificate Objectives and Expected Outcomes: Strengthen your skills as a people manager and effective decision maker Identify, leverage, and adapt proven leadership principles to organizational challenges Enhance personal and organizational communication and build a foundation for a common leadership language Engage and learn with other program participants from a variety of industries, backgrounds, and roles Develop a shared level of trust at all levels of an organization Strategies to shape a learning culture to better engage and retain talent Tools to help an organization embrace and lead change “Wake Forest University Executive Education’s Certificate in Leadership program gave me the background and practice to better lead situations I face in my current role. The program is well organized – research is presented, discussion is held, and finally, role plays are executed to gain experience. The content is well structured and designed to cover a variety of situations in which (your) leadership is essential. Dr. Sweeney is very thoughtful and engaging, which made the program both enjoyable and practical. ” — David Kaiser, Certificate in Leadership Recipient, 2021 Meet the Faculty Patrick Sweeney, Ph.D. Professor of the Practice of Management and the Executive Director of Wake Forest School of Business’ Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character. Sherry Moss, Ph.D. Sherry Moss, Professor of Organizational Studies; Benson Pruitt Professor in Business; Interim Associate Dean of MBA Programs, Wake Forest School of Business Sean Hannah, Ph.D. Sean Hannah – J. Tylee Wilson Chair in Business Ethics; Professor of Management; Senior Research Associate, CLC, Wake Forest School of Business Wake to What’s Next Contact Us