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Executive Education Certificate Programs

Short, non-degree programs for business professionals offered in both classroom formats and independent study online.

Certificate Programs

Thunderbird's Executive Education certificate programs are short, non-degree programs for business professionals. Taught by the same global faculty that design top corporate programs for such clients as Korea's LG Electronics, Germany's DHL worldwide delivery, leading U.S. chip maker Intel and Russian/British oil giant TNK-BP, the programs are offered in three formats for busy working professionals:

Language and culture programs are also available.


Classroom Programs

Management Training - Advanced Management Program for Oil and Gas Industry Executives

Advanced Management Program for Oil and Gas Industry Executives
Nov. 1-12, 2010 (Thunderbird Campus)

Management Training - Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset

Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset
Oct. 5-7, 2010 ( Thunderbird Campus)
Apr. 11-13, 2011 (Thunderbird Campus)
Jun. 27-29, 2011 (Geneva, Switzerland)

Management Training - Creating Value Through Global Strategy

Creating Value Through Global Strategy
Oct. 11-15, 2010 (Thunderbird Campus)

Effective Leadership Communication: Engaging Employees, Key Stakeholders and the Media

Effective Leadership Communication: Engaging Employees, Key Stakeholders and the Media
Oct. 12-14, 2010 (Thunderbird Campus)

Management Training - Leading and Managing in Turbulent Times: Global Leadership Certificate Program

Leading and Managing in Turbulent Times: Global Leadership Certificate Program
Oct. 26-28, 2010 (Thunderbird Campus)
May 17-19, 2011 (Thunderbird Campus)

Management Training - Leading Global Projects for Strategic Results

Leading Global Projects for Strategic Results
Nov. 10-12, 2010 (Geneva, Switzerland)
Apr. 19-21, 2011 (Thunderbird Campus)
Jun. 6-8, 2011 (Thunderbird Campus)


Facilitated Online Executive Certificate Programs

Executive Certificate in Global Negotiations

Executive Certificate in Global Negotiations
Next online track begins Oct. 4, 2010 (with new start dates every other month)
Made up of three 8-week online courses

Executive Certificate in Global Finance

Executive Certificate in Global Finance
Next online track begins Oct. 4, 2010 (with new start dates every other month)
Made up of three 8-week online courses

Executive Certificate in Global Marketing

Executive Certificate in Global Marketing
Next online track begins Oct. 4, 2010 (with new start dates every other month)
Made up of three 8-week online courses


Independent Study Online Programs

Developed specifically to maximize the learning experience of mid- to upper- level managers and executives, Thunderbird's Online Programs set the standard in Web-based learning.


Language & Culture Programs

Understanding language and culture is the bridge that connects companies and individuals in the global marketplace. The Thunderbird Language and Culture Programs (TLCP) are uniquely designed for the needs of individuals around the world.