Together Forward

For more than 75 years, the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development (CPED) has helped individuals and organizations move forward through immersive, hands-on professional development programs and custom development solutions. We work alongside individuals and organizations to deeply understand their needs so that together we can find the right blend of coaching, consulting, assessments, and development programs that drive sustainable change.

Our Shared Vision

Any organization in the midst of a business transformation and any person in the process of a professional transition benefits from a lifelong relationship with the Center for Professional & Executive Development.

Our Noble Why

Helping Organizations Move Forward

Fostering individual and organizational growth
Providing relevant business learning products and services
Nurturing professional communities

Our Shared Core Values

Authenticity
Partnership
Desire to Delight
Ownership
Curiosity

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

Creating a Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We strive to blend diverse backgrounds and perspectives while fostering a culture of belonging that positively impacts our team, partners, and communities. We will live these values through:

Representation of different identities, abilities, experiences, and perceptions
An environment where everyone has what they need to engage and succeed
Fostering opportunities for all people and ideas to be heard

The UW-Madison Advantage

#1

In producing Fortune 500 CEOs

$15

Billion economic impact to the State of Wisconsin

8th

In the nation for research expenditures (2019)

#1

Doctorates granted among U.S. Universities (2017)

28th

Center for World University Rankings (2018)

13th

Best Public college (U.S. News & World Report, 2019)

20

Nobel Prizes won by Faculty or Alumni

38

Pulitzer Prizes won by Faculty or Alumni