Elevate Your Career: Announcing Our New Catalog and Fall Lineup at Wake Forest Executive Education

For most working professionals, the desire for professional development isn’t the problem—it’s the logistics. Finding the right course, checking your calendar, and navigating a clunky registration process shouldn’t be the challenging part.

To resolve that, we’ve officially launched our new enrollment catalog. It’s a streamlined, one-stop shop designed to get you away from the registration forms and into the classroom faster. Whether you’re looking for a quick learning burst or a full certificate, the process is now as streamlined as ever.

Fall 2026 Open Enrollment: Leadership Workshops

Our fall lineup features five targeted workshops designed to address specific leadership competencies as part of our Certificate in Leadership series. This season, we are pleased to introduce two new courses to our curriculum:

Authentic and Effective Leadership: Strategies for leading with integrity and clarity.

Executive Decision Making: Advanced frameworks for navigating complex, high-stakes organizational choices.

Maximizing Your Influence as a Leader (NEW): Developing the persuasive skills necessary to drive results across all levels of an organization.

Developing Others as a Leader (NEW): Techniques for identifying and cultivating talent within your team to ensure long-term success.

Leading Across Cultures and Generations: Managing the nuances of a diverse, multi-generational workforce.

Virtual Certificate Programs

For those seeking a more comprehensive credential, we are offering several virtual certificate tracks this fall. These programs are structured to provide deep-dive expertise in specialized fields:

The Leadership Launchpad: A foundational series tailored specifically for the needs of emerging leaders.

The AI Playbook: Earn a comprehensive certificate in applied AI strategy and implementation. This dual-track program offers specialized curriculum paths for Practitioners (focused on implementation and tools) and Strategists (focused on organizational integration and ROI). Complete either track or pursue the full certificate, gaining expertise across the entire AI deployment spectrum. 

Certificate in Finance for Healthcare Professionals: A targeted program focusing on the financial management and economic drivers specific to the healthcare industry.

Registration for all fall workshops and certificate series is now open through our new portal. We invite you to review the full course descriptions and technical requirements to determine which programs best align with your professional goals for the coming year.

To explore the full schedule and secure your seat, please visit the Wake Forest Executive Education Catalog. Stay informed about upcoming courses and program updates by following us on LinkedIn or subscribing to our mailing list.