Executive Certificates

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Learn to generate change, inspire innovation, and instill excellence through one of our comprehensive certificate or academy programs.

At Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, we acknowledge the investment leaders make in their professional development with certificate or academy programs designed for a sustainable competitive advantage. Our Executive Education courses are taught by world-renowned faculty and experts and are designed to provide the insights and practical skills you need to move purposefully to the highest levels of leadership.


Management Development Certificate

Inspire Leadership. Transform your career.

The flexible Management Development Certificate allows current and rising leaders to gain research-based strategies for growing teams, make more informed and strategic decisions, and lead an organization toward desired outcomes. After taking the required Foundations of Leadership and Management course, participants design their individualized certificate with three eligible executive education courses.

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Executive Certificate in Financial Management

Ensure the leaders of today have the financial fluency needed for tomorrow.

A strong practical understanding of finance is an essential skill for leaders and managers in any functional area within an organization. Focused on the principles of finance and accounting, the Financial Management Certificate will help transform a manager’s ability to impact corporate strategy.

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Executive Certificate in Design Thinking for Innovation

Design an innovative path forward

Are you ready to embrace your role as a creative problem solver who leads teams to innovative human-centered design solutions? Earn an Executive Certificate in Design Thinking for Innovation by taking three designated design thinking courses that help you evolve from curious beginner to critical thinker, and ultimately to trained facilitator to lead your own teams and organizations to success.

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Executive Certificate in Business Communication

Communicate with confidence. Captivate your audience.

In business, strong communicators can grab attention, motivate action, and create lasting impact. Whether you are a rising manager vying for a promotion or a small-business owner trying to grow your client base, through dynamic coursework you will develop skills to inspire your audience, advocate for your ideas, and communicate as a leader.

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