Best executive courses in Chicago (United States)

Kellogg School of Management

Leveraging Insights From the Kellogg Sales Institute: A New Fundraising Approach for Nonprofit Executives

High-impact influence skills for fundraising success Every interaction with a current or potential donor, board member or key stakeholder is a high-stakes opportunity for impact. As leaders of nonprofit organizations, you are uniquely positioned to bring in stakeholders based on how you...

Kellogg School of Management

Leading Change in Nonprofits

For experienced nonprofit leaders and executives responsible for leading change initiatives, large or small, in their nonprofit organizations, this program focuses on developing the skills essential in preparing for and leading change. In this program, you will explore processes necessary to...

Eli Broad College of Business

Railway Operations

A stand-alone module of our established and highly respected Railway Management Certificate Program, this five-day program covers the strategy and management of railway operations for both freight and passenger railways. We combine classroom presentation of concepts with discussions led by rail...

Kellogg School of Management

Developing High Performing People

People-Focused Strategy & Alignment Guided by our expert faculty, you and your fellow nonprofit executives will be challenged to examine your personal values, and explore how to understand emotional intelligence and the role it plays in having difficult yet effective conversations. You'll learn...

American Management Association

Leadership Strategies for Creating a Respectful Workplace

A workplace where employees treat one another with civility and respect is far more likely to function at optimum levels of productivity. Unfortunately, the rise of disrespectful behaviors in business seems to be at epidemic levels, and the result is a steady erosion in morale and productivity....

Kellogg School of Management

Strategic Leadership: Leading the Self

The Traits of a Progressive Leader Guided by Kellogg’s expert faculty through lectures, hands-on exercises and interactive dialogue, you will explore how to maximize your own performance and engage and inspire others to action by communicating a sense of purpose, values and vision. You will...

American Management Association

Fundamentals of Purchasing for the New Buyer

Increase your company's savings through better purchasing techniques This fundamentals seminar is taught by leaders in the field who will walk through every step of the purchasing management process, including negotiating and vendor and materials management. Find innovative ways to manage your...

American Management Association

Fundamentals of Marketing: Your Action Plan for Success

Learn best practices for developing and implementing a great marketing plan As a marketing professional, you need to have a clear understanding of your markets and what drives your customers' decisions to buy. In this course, you’ll get modern techniques for analyzing markets and quantifying...

American Management Association

Business Communication Certificate Program

Confident, compelling, authentic and influential. That person could be you. Apply well-honed communication techniques to navigate common work challenges. This distinctive certificate program incorporates skill practice, role-play activities and real-time feedback to help you take your...

American Management Association

Improving Your Managerial Effectiveness

You have the power to create change and inspire successful outcomes It’s one thing to be a manager—but being an effective team leader takes special skills, knowledge and practice. This course will help you build a high-performing team by becoming a learning leader and partner, developing your...