The Berkeley Executive Leadership Program
The Berkeley Executive Leadership Program
Overview
5-day in-person or 2-week online program
You are a powerhouse senior executive that has worked hard and achieved success with exceptional talent, but still, your leadership skills remain untapped. Imagine how much more you could do by transforming your leadership to a higher level that will fundamentally change you, your company, and the world in profound ways. Focusing on executive development to drive change and cultivate professional growth is essential for influential leaders who are seeking to make a notable impact in a short period of time.
Are you ready to level-up and transform your leadership?
Berkeley Executive Leadership is our flagship program exclusively tailored for global executives seeking to advance their leadership qualities, develop a deeper connection to their talents, and build skills that strategically address business challenges head-on. This inspiring and unique senior executive leadership program equips you with cutting-edge leadership styles to apply strategic decision-making and improve employee retention, all while empowering you to become the most prominent team leader you can be.
After this program, your strength as a leader will enhance company performance and inspire your team to set and achieve more ambitious goals. You will return to your workplace mindful of your leadership qualities with newfound, research-driven capabilities cemented in a personal roadmap that is ready to be implemented immediately.
Gain new skills by centering your professional growth and unveiling your unique leadership style into a personalized, actionable plan.
Surpass operational barriers to quickly responding to market demands and unlock innovation while fortifying your c level leadership role.
Capture your vision, communicate it throughout the organization, and stay on-point during business challenges by identifying your blind spots, building trust, and finding common ground at every level.
Become a force multiplier by building and motivating cross-functional, diverse, and global teams. Prioritize mindfulness in leadership to attract and retain ambitious employees, including project-based and virtual talent.
Focus on leadership development that incorporates tri-sector leadership (business, government, and social sectors) to excel at solving today’s most pressing challenges.
Features, Dates, & Cost
In-Person
- Five-day executive leadership development program at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business campus
- World-class faculty-led program
- Pre-program exercises and 360 assessments to uncover leadership aspirations and attributes
- A strategic, personal leadership roadmap to implement when you return to work
- Exclusive networking reception with faculty
- Access to the program alumni community
- Berkeley Executive Leadership Certificate of Completion
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:30 pm PDT
We recommend registering prior to October 10th for the October program due to pre-work assignments.
We recommend registering prior to February 27th for the March program due to pre-work assignments.
Program experience may be affected if you enroll after the recommended date. Please note: seating is limited and capacity may be reached prior to recommended reg date.
Online
- Two-week virtual executive leadership training utilizing a cutting-edge live classroom platform
- Program sessions are held Monday-Wednesday. In Week 1 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm PDT and Week 2 from 8:30-12:30 pm PDT
- World-class faculty-led program
- A strategic, personal leadership roadmap to implement when you return to work
- Exclusive network-building opportunities
- Access to the program alumni community
- Berkeley Executive Leadership Certificate of Completion
Week 1: Monday-Wednesday from 8:30 am-4:30 pm PDT
Week 2: Monday-Wednesday 8:30-12:30 pm PDT
*These programs are run as live sessions and require active participation in breakouts with peer discussions. Your engagement in these sessions are critical to the program experience for you and your fellow classmates
We are currently in the process of scheduling future dates. Please join our contact list to be informed when we schedule new program dates.
Who It's For
Executive and senior leadership including CEOs, C-level executives, and Vice Presidents – and any accomplished leader seeking to drive growth in every corner of their organization.
Want to approach your employer about professional development and request employer support? Read the Employer Payment Assistance Guide.
Faculty
Group Programs
Certificates
Certificate of Completion
Signal your professional achievement to your network and get recognized for your completion! Upon successful completion of the program, UC Berkeley Executive Education grants a verified digital certificate of completion to participants that you are encouraged to add to your profiles.
Note: This program results in a digital certificate of completion and is not eligible for degree credit/CEUs. After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you directly. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of UC Berkeley Executive Education.
Participants in the Certificate of Business Excellence (COBE) program will earn a mark of distinction from a world-class university, gain access to a powerful global network, and enjoy the flexibility of completing the program in up to three years. A UC Berkeley Certificate of Business Excellence allows individuals to create a personal learning journey structured by our four academic pillars to gain management essentials in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Finance to drive both personal and organizational development.
Testimonials
"Leaders rise by lifting others up. I encourage everyone whether holding formal leadership positions or not, to take this program which can provide the right guidance to steer you to become a great leader. Our society need more leaders who can lead with empathy and make a difference. Thank you, Maura & the whole BEXL team!"
- Director, PayPal"It’ll be the best one week of school you’ve had, ever. You’ll emerge at the end of the program as a Berkeley leader, ready to create change and to better our world."
- Senior Director, Micron Technology"This program was one of the most thought-provoking and learning experiences I ever had in my life. The wisdoms gained will guide me and help me stay focused in my journey of becoming a better and transformative leader, making a positive impact in the lives of people around me."
- Senior Manager, Cisco Systems Inc"The experience was transformative. The unique blend of styles in the delivery made this one of the most impactful learning experiences I have ever taken. The skills I learned and practiced give me a launching point further along in my skill journey that I ever expected."
- Supply Chain Director, Microsoft"It's a must. Not only do you learn from faculty, but you get to learn from participants that are in senior positions and you can also see from them how they see leadership in their industries. It was learning both from participants, guest speakers and faculty members."
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