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Open Programs


Our open enrollment programs address the needs of executives and business professionals from a wide range of industries, helping you meet the challenges in today’s changing marketplace. Programs are usually offered in one to three day formats in a variety of disciplines and scheduled throughout the year. Our courses are generally held at our Executive Programs Facility in Herndon, VA

Open Programs

Upcoming programs include:

Accounting and Finance for Managers (Registration Open)
This course provides non-financial managers with the insight and understanding into the basics of accounting and finance terminology and techniques. You will learn how to identify relevant information, communicate in the language of business, and utilize analytical skills to make better business decisions in your management role. 

Upcoming Dates:
November 17-18, 2009 (Center for Innovative Technology)


Executing Strategy (Registration Open)
This course focuses on the techniques and tools of strategic thinking, analysis, and execution to give your organization an edge in the marketplace. You will gain a better understanding of key concepts underlying strategic action and analysis of industries, firms, products, and processes.

Upcoming Dates:
February 9-10, 2010 (Center for Innovative Technology)


Leading Effective Organizational Change
Change can be studied, and its results can lead to building skills of change in the organization’s leaders, leading to better organization results. This course begins with the changes you face in your organization. The course creates simple frameworks to guide change decisions that attendees must make and has you practice the application of change tools in a no risk environment. You leave with applicable change skills that you’ve already used.

Upcoming Dates:
January 26-27, 2010 (Center for Innovative Technology)
February 2-3, 2010 (Center for Innovative Technology)


Mastering the Art of Leading
This course presents the foundations of leadership development using core dimensions assessed in several assessment tools. Participants will discover the critical skills, understanding, leader behaviors that underlie these assessments and drive performance.

Upcoming Dates:
January 13-14, 2010 (Center for Innovative Technology)


The Art of Leading – The Science of Leadership
This six month program will tech you what it takes to generate commitment, loyalty, and performance from your team in today''s uncertain business climate. The program uses self assessment tools, faculty presentations, case discussions, coaching, and selected readings to build your capacity for leading through challenging times.


Winning Negotiations
Participants will learn constructive approaches to negotiation, including how to assess pertinent issues, problem-solve, and prepare for negotiations in minimum time. Immersed in hands-on case studies, participants will hone the art of bargaining for advantage with insurers, partners, employees, suppliers, and others.