Foster School of Business

Augment Your Executive Presence
2026-04-01 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-20 12:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Executive presence helps us to be compelling and engaging in our communications, driving action, and inspiring those around you. In this workshop you will learn ways to control delivery for dynamic presenting, and strategies to improve confidence, comfort, and control in any presentation environment.
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Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Executives
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-07, 2026-12-01 - 2026-12-03
Learn to interpret and analyze financial data, communicate financial information, and evaluate corporate performance.
In-person | UW Seattle Campus
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Leadership that Shapes the Future
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-13, 2026-09-23 - 2026-09-25
What do great leaders do differently? Develop the essential leading, planning, and decision-making skills necessary to create and sustain long-term organizational success.
In-person | UW Seattle Campus
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Writing for Executive Engagement
2026-05-13 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-11-17 12:30 - 15:00
Learn to write to immediately capture attention, drive clarity with your reader, and deliver on any next steps and actions. This workshop touches on common written communications to key stakeholders including program reviews, executive summaries, and emails requesting action. In addition, we discuss the pros and cons of artificial intelligence and when it can be useful in articulating your message.
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Soft Skills Workshop
2026-05-19 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-08, 2026-11-17 08:00 - 16:30, 2026-12-15
Complement your existing technical hard skills with soft skills. Learn how to understand and adjust to different communication styles, work effectively in teams, and elevate your power of influence.
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AI Strategy for Business Leaders
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-04
This three-day AI strategy seminar gives operational and functional leaders a rigorous, end-to-end framework for understanding what AI can do, redesigning workflows that scale, and making disciplined investment decisions. You’ll leave with concrete takeaways you can use immediately.
In-person | UW Seattle Campus
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Women Board Directors Development Program
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-12, 2026-11-04 - 2026-11-05
Boards are actively seeking qualified women to diversify their decision-making and improve their business results. Learn how to become a more influential board member, move from a non-profit to a for-profit board, or serve on the board of larger organizations. This seminar is open to all genders.
In-person | UW Seattle Campus
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Global Banking Program
2026-07-27 - 2026-08-07
Alongside a network of leaders from global financial sectors, build a better understanding of international financial markets, gain a multicultural perspective on global banking issues, and study risk management in the ever-changing banking industry.
In-person | Two weeks at UW Seattle campus
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Executive Development Program
2026-09-03 - 2027-05-27
EDP is an accelerated alternative to an MBA degree. This work-compatible certificate program is designed for busy professionals who want to access advanced business knowledge without the time or financial commitment of a traditional MBA degree program.
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Strategic Communications and Negotiations
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-15
Learn proven techniques and approaches to successful negotiations. Participants will engage in negotiation simulations to practice the concepts taught in the program.
In-person | UW Seattle Campus
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Managing Tough Conversations
2026-09-23 12:30 - 15:00
Learn and practice reflective listening strategies, as well as how to ask open-ended, high-value questions to ensure alignment with others, uncover motivation, and create engagement. You will practice how to manage difficult conversations and consider strategies for maintaining the relationship after the conversation occurs.
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Cybersecurity Leadership Program
2026-10-15 - 2027-04-02
This program equips experienced cybersecurity professionals with the skills to align security initiatives with business objectives, lead high-performing teams, and communicate effectively at the C-suite level. Gain the strategic thinking and business acumen needed to advance from technical expert to executive leader.
Live Online | Wednesday evenings | Includes two in-person immersions at UW Seattle campus
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