Executive Education

Columbia+ Executive Education is tailored for mid- to senior-career professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in a short-format, non-credit setting. Our offerings are designed to provide relevant content, actionable tools, and frameworks you can apply immediately in your professional life.

Program types

For individuals

We offer a range of evolving, pre-designed, non-degree programs tailored to the specific development goals of today's professionals. These open programs offer in-person learning opportunities, with certificates of participation awarded upon completion. With a diverse selection of topics, including comprehensive management, leadership, strategy, sustainability, digital transformation, social enterprise, talent management, cybersecurity, and more, participants can choose programs that align with their individual and organizational needs. Our goal is to provide professionals with comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge and skills in these critical areas to help them thrive in their careers and drive organizational success.

For organizations

We develop our custom programs in close partnership with organizations, ensuring they are uniquely designed to meet their specific development needs. These tailored programs offer a dynamic learning experience that combines case applications, role-playing, group discussions, and knowledge sharing. Short, focused lectures further enhance the learning process. Our distinguished faculty members play a vital role in these custom programs, diving deep into the challenges that need to be addressed and curating academic content to provide effective solutions. Through this collaborative approach, we deliver impactful and targeted learning experiences that drive organizational growth and success.

Online/hybrid programs

Our programs offer a range of options, including online asynchronous modules and hybrid approaches with both synchronous and asynchronous sessions. This flexibility lets participants engage with the program from anywhere and connect with high-level executives worldwide. As you begin your learning journey, you will have the opportunity to interact with distinguished faculty and subject matter experts, with an emphasis on strategic and global perspectives.

Connect with us

We believe in the power of peer learning and networking, and we strive to create an engaging environment that encourages collaboration and idea exchange among participants. Our current offerings include non-degree, non-credit professional development courses featuring interdisciplinary programming across academic fields.

If you're interested in partnering with Columbia University to create customized executive education programs, we would love to hear from you.

Request information

I’m interested in (select all that apply)
CAPTCHA

Also from Columbia University

Distinguished Fellows Program

Where intellectual life meets life experience

A year at Columbia for accomplished leaders ready to reignite their intellectual curiosity.

  • Classes with top Columbia faculty
  • The renowned Core Curriculum
  • Learning alongside Columbia students
  • Bespoke programs across New York City

Explore the program