Executive Leadership Professional Certificate Program
Accelerate Your Leadership. Solve Real Business Problems Now.
The University of Maryland’s Executive Leadership Certificate Program is designed for current and aspiring business leaders in any industry. This flexible, high-impact program delivers real-world management skills in a series of workshops designed to work around the schedule of busy working professionals. No application is required, so anyone interested in elevating their leadership skills is eligible to join.
Through three targeted, experience-driven workshops, you’ll gain practical tools to lead teams, analyze data, and make strategic decisions that drive business success. Complete all three workshops within five years to earn a certificate in Executive Leadership from the University of Maryland.
Program Highlights
- Designed for working professionals with 5+ years of experience
- Three workshop courses—take in any sequence
- Complete in up to five years to earn the Executive Leadership Certificate
- Taught by top University of Maryland faculty in the Robert H. Smith School of Business
Workshops Overview
Leadership and Teamwork
Instructor: Greg Marr, Senior Lecturer, University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business
Duration: 2 days | In-person workshop
Transform the way you lead, communicate, and collaborate. Learn the difference between management and leadership, and discover how to inspire others, build high-performing teams, and navigate organizational challenges with emotional intelligence.
Key Takeaways:
- Define the line between leadership and management—and why it matters
- Build trust and rapport using emotional intelligence
- Set team goals, assign roles, and optimize collaboration
- Harness constructive conflict and deliver effective feedback
“Great leaders are not born, they are built.” — Greg Marr
Managerial Economics
Instructor: Rachelle Sampson, Associate Professor, University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business
Duration: 2 days | In-person workshop
Gain a strategic perspective on business decision-making by applying economic principles to real-world challenges. You’ll explore how market forces, cost structures, and competitive dynamics shape organizational strategy.
What You’ll Learn:
- Economic frameworks that guide strategic business decisions
- How to assess market environments and pricing strategies
- Practical tools for evaluating business performance through an economic lens
Workshop dates and location TBA.
Data Analysis and Decision Making
Instructor: Kislaya Prasad, Academic Director, Center for Global Business, University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business
Format: In-Person Workshop
Develop the quantitative skills needed to lead in today’s data-driven world. Through interactive case studies, statistical methods, and spreadsheet-based tools, you’ll learn to extract insights and make confident decisions based on evidence—not instinct.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Understand and manage uncertainty in business scenarios
- Use data visualization and statistics to support decision-making
- Apply regression analysis for forecasting and predictions
- Transform raw data into actionable strategies
Workshop dates and location TBA.
Who Should Enroll?
This program is ideal for mid-career professionals, managers, and emerging leaders across all sectors looking to sharpen their leadership skills, increase their business fluency, and make more confident, informed decisions— without committing to a full MBA.
Ready to Lead with Impact?
Join a community of driven professionals and level up your leadership today. Whether you’re managing a team, launching a new initiative, or preparing for senior leadership, the University of Maryland’s Executive Leadership Professional Certificate Program will give you the tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and results.
Interested in the program but have questions? Reach out to us at rhsmith-execed@umd.edu .