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Executive Education Certificate Programs Video

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.

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Classroom Programs


Management Training - Leading and Managing in Turbulent Times: Global Leadership Certificate Program Leading and Managing in Turbulent Times: Global Leadership Certificate Program
March 2-4, 2010, Thunderbird Campus		 Effective Leadership Communication: Engaging Employees, Key Stakeholders and the Media Effective Leadership Communication: Engaging Employees, Key Stakeholders and the Media
April 8-27, 2010, 5 evenings, 
Fiesta Resort Conference Center Tempe, Arizona
Management Training - Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset
May 11-13, 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
May 25-27, 2010, Thunderbird Campus
Management Training - Globalization: Merging Strategy with Action Globalization: Merging Strategy with Action
Oct. 11-15, 2010, Thunderbird Campus		 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 - Leading Global Projects for Strategic Results Leading Global Projects for Strategic Results
To Be Determined, Geneva

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Facilitated Online Executive Certificate Programs


Executive Certificate in Global Negotiations

Executive Certificate in Global Negotiations
Online tracks begin Feb. 1, 2010 (with new start dates every other month)
Made up of three 8-week online courses


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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.

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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.