Executive Education

With globalization accelerating at an exponential rate, acquiring the knowledge and capability to achieve sustainable business success is paramount. For 60 years Thunderbird has offered a unique and powerful educational experience that teaches businesses how to manage in diverse social, economic and political environments. Wherever you are in the world – and whatever your global business issues may be – Thunderbird’s Executive Education division has a solution. With locations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Mexico and Russia, our worldwide presence allows Thunderbird to deliver programs when and where you need them.
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Certificate Programs Offer Huge Impact, Taste of Thunderbird

These short, non-degree programs for business professionals are taught by the same global faculty that design custom corporate programs for Thunderbird’s top global clients. A perfect way to enhance your global skillset, and discover for yourself what Thunderbird is all about, these top-ranked Executive Education programs are offered in classroom, facilitated online and independent study online formats.
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Consulting Network Offers Access to Best Brains, Talent in Global Business

The Thunderbird Learning Consulting Network of international consultants, specialists and faculty are committed to working with you to explore the unique global business challenges of your organization and provide insight, advice and solid business analysis to position you for success. Every solution is custom – designed to address your organization’s unique goals and challenges.
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Top-Ranked Custom Programs Give You Integrated, End-to-End Solutions

When you partner with Thunderbird to create custom executive education solutions, you’re choosing a truly global provider that not only deeply understands the cultural and business challenges your company faces, but can deliver a far-reaching range of innovative solutions anywhere in the world. The Financial Times and BusinessWeek rank our custom programs among the top 10 in the world.
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International Consortia Lets You Leverage Group Participation, Knowledge Sharing

The Thunderbird International Consortia are partnership programs among globally-focused companies and Thunderbird. They enable participants to leverage the best practices of other leading multinational corporations and to globalize their thinking, behavior and strategies company-wide.
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Language and Culture Programs Build Global Bridges

Language and culture connect companies and individuals in the global marketplace. Thunderbird’s suite of language and culture programs teach individuals second-language skills through immersion and custom programs, provide intensive instruction in business English, offer insight and education in Chinese business language and cultural skills, and include specialized English-language programs for business communication in such industries as hospitality, tourism, medicine, banking, high technology and more.
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