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CPED offers over 35 programs in-person and online. Here you can search programs by topic area, certificate, or format. You can also compare programs to find the right ones to meet your professional development needs.

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Accelerating Strategic Innovation

Certificates: Advanced Management & Leadership, Executive Leadership, Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)

Overview: Innovation is both the biggest challenge and the biggest opportunity that modern businesses face. In this program, you'll directly experience the challenge of innovation in organizations, uncovering the structural and cultural barriers that hinder creativity.


2 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 09/24/2026 - 9/25/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 04/01/2027 - 4/2/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

Advanced IT Leadership Academy

Overview: This leadership program will give senior information technology executives, and aspiring IT leaders of the future, the business acumen to manage teams of talented information systems professionals across geographies and the business savvy to be captivating and convincing in the boardroom. This immersive, hybrid program will help you see your role as a catalyst of strategy, innovation, and value creation.


1 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $6,995.00

Aligning Strategy for Organizational Growth

Certificates: Executive Leadership

Overview: Ensure your organization is structured for success with Aligning Strategy for Organizational Growth. This self-paced program from the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development will help you analyze and implement your strategic vision.


1 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: Online (Self-Paced)|

    Format: Online|

    Location: Online|

    Fees: $349.00

Business Acumen and Strategy

Certificates: Advanced Management & Leadership, Executive Leadership

Overview: In this program, you will gain a foundation in core business and strategy. You will explore and practice using the key frameworks to create and execute successful business strategy, as well as polish your financial literacy and leadership skills.


4 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 06/08/2026 - 6/10/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

  • Dates: 12/09/2026 - 12/11/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

  • Dates: 03/17/2027 - 3/19/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

  • Dates: 06/07/2027 - 6/9/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

Business Analytics for Data-Driven Leadership

Certificates: Advanced Management & Leadership, Executive Leadership, Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)

Overview: Data analytics is a critical decision-making tool for leaders. This program will help non-data science leaders develop the acumen needed to leverage data to drive business decisions and identify cases for artificial intelligence and machine learning.


3 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 04/15/2026 - 4/17/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 10/12/2026 - 10/14/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 04/14/2027 - 4/16/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

Business Process Improvement Using Lean Six Sigma and Performance Metrics

Certificates: Advanced Management & Leadership, Foundations of Management, Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt), Masters Certificate in Project Management

Overview: This program will help you lead successful continuous improvement efforts at your organization. You’ll get introduced to over two dozen tools and activities to improve poor process performance as well as two complex problem-solving methodologies.


4 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 05/27/2026 - 5/29/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 09/09/2026 - 9/11/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 12/02/2026 - 12/4/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 05/19/2027 - 5/21/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

Business Writing Fundamentals

Overview: Enhance your business writing skills with our 60-minute asynchronous program. Learn to craft clear, concise, and professional messages that drive results. Ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, and career-driven individuals.


1 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: Online (Self-Paced)|

    Format: Online|

    Location: Online|

    Fees: $99.00

Change Management

Certificates: Advanced Management & Leadership, Foundations of Management, Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)

Overview: Most organizations struggle to effectively implement change, often due to resistance to change. Be prepared to effectively manage change within your organization with strategies that will help employees adapt to new realities and adopt behaviors to support growth and development of new initiatives.


3 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 06/15/2026 - 6/16/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,295.00

  • Dates: 09/30/2026 - 10/1/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,295.00

  • Dates: 06/16/2027 - 6/17/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,295.00

Change Management Fundamentals

Overview: Equip yourself with the essential tools and strategies for effective change management. Learn to engage stakeholders, plan communication, and overcome resistance in this 60-minute asynchronous program for leaders and professionals.


1 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: Online (Self-Paced)|

    Format: Online|

    Location: Online|

    Fees: $99.00

Coaching and Motivating in the Workplace

Certificates: Advanced Management & Leadership, Foundations of Management

Overview: Coaching and Motivating in the Workplace is an interactive and experiential workshop focused on developing the essential skills needed to effectively coach and create conditions that inspire discovery, reflection, and persistence in others.


3 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 05/18/2026 - 5/19/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 10/19/2026 - 10/20/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 06/14/2027 - 6/15/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

Core Competencies Collection

Overview: Unlock key skills with our Core Competencies Collection—master business writing, change management, and financial literacy. Gain the tools to communicate effectively, lead through transitions, and make data-driven decisions for career and organizational success.


1 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: Online (Self-Paced)|

    Format: Online|

    Location: Online|

    Fees: $249.00

Effective Meeting Management and Facilitation

Certificates: Advanced Management & Leadership, Foundations of Management, Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)

Overview: As you manage more cross-functional projects, you need tools and techniques that will keep meetings running smoothly. At the completion of this program, you will be able to successfully identify, plan for, and mitigate risks using industry leading project management techniques.


3 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 06/01/2026 - 6/2/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,295.00

  • Dates: 11/09/2026 - 11/10/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,295.00

  • Dates: 06/10/2027 - 6/11/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,295.00

Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Professionals

Certificates: Advanced Management & Leadership

Overview: Want to increase company productivity, employee retention, and profitability? Learn the fundamentals of business and finance, how a company makes money, and what drives financial performance. Plus, gain insights into how you add — or take away — value in your organization.


4 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 06/03/2026 - 6/5/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 10/14/2026 - 10/16/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 02/22/2027 - 2/24/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 06/02/2027 - 6/4/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

Finance Fundamentals

Overview: Finance Fundamentals is a self-paced program designed to demystify financial concepts. With real-world applications and practical insights, you’ll learn how to analyze financial statements, evaluate business performance, and make data-driven decisions that drive growth.


1 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: Online (Self-Paced)|

    Format: Online|

    Location: Online|

    Fees: $99.00

Green Belt Boot Camp

Certificates: Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)

Overview: Advance your CI skills in this certification program. Build expertise in data-driven problem solving, process design, and AI-powered analysis to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and lead improvement projects with confidence.


1 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 11/02/2026 - 11/6/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $3,795.00

How To Influence Without Direct Authority

Certificates: Advanced Management & Leadership, Masters Certificate in Project Management

Overview: In this program you will learn to use a framework for building your level of influence and effectively applying your influence in your organization. Using a research-based approach, you will practice applying strategies and leave with a formula for influencing to achieve immediate results.


5 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 05/07/2026 - 5/8/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

  • Dates: 09/28/2026 - 9/29/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

  • Dates: 12/07/2026 - 12/8/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

  • Dates: 02/25/2027 - 2/26/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

  • Dates: 05/06/2027 - 5/7/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

Leadership Beyond Management

Certificates: Executive Leadership

Overview: This program will help busy managers pause to reflect and set goals to increase their effectiveness in the workplace. Engaging instructors will lead participants through ideas, assessments, and activities to help them uncover their motivations and opportunities for growth.


1 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 10/05/2026 - 10/8/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $5,995.00

Manager Boot Camp

Certificates: Foundations of Management

Overview: The transition from individual contributor to people manager is one of the most difficult and risky transitions in anyone’s career. This program focuses on the process and principles that characterize excellence in people management and how to successfully make the transition to manager.


7 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 04/20/2026 - 4/24/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $3,749.00

  • Dates: 06/22/2026 - 6/26/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $3,749.00

  • Dates: 10/26/2026 - 10/29/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $3,749.00

  • Dates: 12/14/2026 - 12/17/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $3,749.00

  • Dates: 01/12/2027 - 2/23/2027|

    Format: Online|

    Location: Online|

    Fees: $3,749.00

  • Dates: 04/26/2027 - 4/29/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $3,749.00

  • Dates: 06/21/2027 - 6/24/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $3,749.00

Managing Project Risks

Certificates: Masters Certificate in Project Management

Overview: Risk is inherent in any project. The better you understand it, the more likely you are to minimize the impact. At the completion of this program, you will be able to successfully identify, plan for, and mitigate risks on mid-large scale projects using industry leading project management techniques.


2 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 09/09/2026 - 9/11/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

  • Dates: 03/22/2027 - 3/24/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

Managing Teams Effectively

Certificates: Foundations of Management, Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)

Overview: Managing teams requires a different skillset than managing individuals. Team Leaders will learn how to set up their team for success by creating definition around team goals, clarifying how team members work with one another, and encouraging productive, drama free work relationships.


2 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 11/02/2026 - 11/3/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,195.00

  • Dates: 03/15/2027 - 3/16/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,195.00

Project Leadership Communication

Certificates: Masters Certificate in Project Management

Overview: This program will teach you how to apply research-based techniques to navigate challenging conversations, negotiate effectively with team members and other stakeholders, and manage conflict to achieve success. You’ll leave with a specific action plan for real-world business applications.


3 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 06/11/2026 - 6/12/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 11/05/2026 - 11/6/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 05/17/2027 - 5/18/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

Project Management Capstone

Certificates: Masters Certificate in Project Management

Overview: This is the final program of the Master’s Certificate in Project Management – Phase-based. At the completion of this program, you’ll be able to successfully plan, manage, track, control, and report on mid-large scale projects using industry leading project management software.


2 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 10/05/2026 - 10/7/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

  • Dates: 05/03/2027 - 5/5/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,749.00

Project Management Essentials

Certificates: Advanced Management & Leadership, Foundations of Management

Overview: Effectively managing projects can save your organization money and prepare you for the next stage of your career. This one-day program will help non-certified project managers learn the skills needed to successfully deliver small- and medium-sized projects faster and with fewer surprises or problems.


3 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 06/18/2026 - 6/18/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $995.00

  • Dates: 12/15/2026 - 12/15/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $995.00

  • Dates: 06/18/2027 - 6/18/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $995.00

Project Management - Planning, Scheduling, and Control

Certificates: Advanced Management & Leadership, Foundations of Management, Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt), Masters Certificate in Project Management

Overview: From project scope to stakeholder communication, project managers have a lot to think about. This program will give you a project management process that creates clear objectives and helps you plan and estimate project deliverables, manage scope creep, and keep the project on schedule and within budget.


6 Upcoming Sessions

  • Dates: 02/23/2026 - 2/25/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 05/04/2026 - 5/6/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 09/21/2026 - 9/23/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 11/11/2026 - 11/13/2026|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 03/08/2027 - 3/10/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00

  • Dates: 05/10/2027 - 5/12/2027|

    Format: In-Person|

    Location: Fluno Center|

    Fees: $2,495.00