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Executive Education Certificate Programs

Short, non-degree programs for business professionals offered in both classroom formats and independent study online.

Certificate Programs

Thunderbird's Executive Education certificate programs are short, non-degree programs for business professionals. Taught by the same global faculty that design top corporate programs for such clients as Korea's LG Electronics, Germany's DHL worldwide delivery, leading U.S. chip maker Intel and Russian/British oil giant TNK-BP, the programs are offered in three formats for busy working professionals:

Language and culture programs are also available.


Upcoming Classroom Programs


Advanced Management Program for Oil & Gas Industry Executives

Advanced Management Program for Oil & Gas Industry Executives

Nov. 25 - Dec. 7, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Advanced Negotiation Strategies for Global Effectiveness

Advanced Negotiation Strategies for Global Effectiveness

Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Certificate in Global Business Administration

Certificate in Global Business Administration

Delivered by Brazil's Institute of Performance & Leadership 
May 18 - Nov. 10, 2012 (IPL's Brazil Campus)
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Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset

Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset

To Be Determined
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Globalization: Merging Strategy with Action

Creating Value Through Global Strategy

Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Global Product Innovation

Global Product Innovation

Jun. 25-27, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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International Conference for Healthcare Leaders

International Conference for Healthcare Leaders

Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, 2013 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Leading and Managing in Turbulent Times: Global Leadership Certificate Program

Leading and Managing in Turbulent Times: Global Leadership Certificate Program

May 22-24, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
Nov. 27-29, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Leading Global Projects for Strategic Results

Leading Teams for Strategic Results

Oct. 8-10, 2012 | Berlin, Germany
Oct. 22-24, 2012 | Glendale, Arizona, USA
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Leading with a Global Mindset

Leading with a Global Mindset

Dec. 5-7, 2012 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Transformational Healthcare Leadership

Transformational Healthcare Leadership

Feb. 24-26, 2013 (Thunderbird Campus)
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Facilitiated Online Professional Development Programs

Thunderbird Online's Executive Certificate programs are unique, thought provoking continuing education courses designed for busy, working professionals. The content in each certificate course is developed by top-ranked Thunderbird faculty, and is 100% Thunderbird content. These online Executive Certificates provide you with world-class professional development in a variety of subject areas. Learn more about these programs today, and discover how Thunderbird will help enhance your career development.

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Foundation Courses for Global Business

Thunderbird Online’s Foundation Courses for Global Business enable you to further your education in a specific global business area.


Language & Culture Programs

Understanding language and culture is the bridge that connects companies and individuals in the global marketplace. The Thunderbird Language and Culture Programs (TLCP) are uniquely designed for the needs of individuals around the world.