Executive Education Topic-Based Programs and Certifications

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Designed for busy professionals and aligned with your personal and professional goals, Fisher Executive Education 1- and 2-day topic-based programs focus on learning you can apply immediately. Through clear instruction by world class faculty, hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you'll return to your organization ready to translate your learning into action. 

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Explore programs based on what you want to achieve:

 

 

Build AI and Digital Fluency

For professionals who want to confidently work with today's digital and AI-driven tools. 

Digital technologies, and AI in particular, are reshaping how work gets done. These programs help you build practical fluency so you can understand, evaluate, and apply digital and AI tools in ways that enhance productivity, decision‑making, and organizational impact.

What you'll gain: 

  • A clear understanding of AI and digital technologies
  • Confidence using emerging tools in real‑world contexts
  • Insight into how digital capabilities affect individuals and organizations
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AI Prompt Engineering

June 23-24, 2026
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Copilot: AI for Strategic Impact

July 21, 2026
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AI-Enabled Business Development

July 29-30, 2026
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AI-Enabled Product Marketing

Dates coming soon
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AI-Enhanced Visual Marketing

Dates coming soon

AI Fluency Programs

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AI Fluency Masterclass for Supply Chain

October 26-27, 2026
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AI Fluency Jumpstart for Executives

August 31, 2026
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AI Fluency at Fisher

Explore Fisher's pioneering AI Fluency curriculum
 

Lead People and Drive Change

For leaders navigating complexity, change, and evolving expectations.

Leading today requires more than managing tasks. It requires guiding people through uncertainty, aligning teams around strategy, and driving meaningful change. These programs strengthen your ability to lead others, influence outcomes, and foster engagement in dynamic environments.

What you'll gain: 

  • Stronger people‑leadership and communication skills
  • Tools for managing and leading through change
  • Greater confidence influencing teams and stakeholders
     
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Communicating Across Generations

October 19-20, 2026
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Management Skills for Emerging Leaders

November 5-6, 2026
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Mastering Leadership and Negotiation

December 3-4, 2026
 

Build Business and Financial Acumen

For professionals who want to make smarter, more informed business decisions. 

Build the business and financial acumen needed to make smarter decisions and create greater impact. Gain practical skills in finance, pricing, sales and value communication to better evaluate opportunities, influence stakeholders, and drive business performance.

What you'll gain: 

  • Improved financial literacy and strategic perspective
  • Better frameworks for evaluating options and risk
  • Stronger alignment between financial insight and business strategy
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Selling to Executive Buyers: Leading with Value

August 20, 2026
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Finance Bootcamp for Non-Finance Leaders

Dates coming soon
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Pricing Strategies

Dates coming soon
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Investor-Focused Communication

Dates coming soon
 

Drive Operational Excellence and Process Improvement

For professionals focused on improving how work gets done. 

Whether you’re optimizing processes, improving efficiency, or driving continuous improvement, these programs help you identify opportunities, apply proven methods, and implement changes that deliver measurable results across operations.

What you'll gain: 

  • Practical tools for process improvement
  • Methods for increasing efficiency and effectiveness
  • Approaches for sustaining operational excellence over time
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Lean Leader Certification

August-December, 2026
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LSS Black Belt Certification

Spring 2027
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LSS Green Belt Certification

Spring 2027
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Total Productive Manufacturing Certification

Dates coming soon

Certifications and Executive Degrees

 

Certifications

The Mini-MBA Graduate Healthcare Certificate is a 100% online, credit-bearing program for physicians and clinicians to build business acumen. We also offer additional non-credit-bearing certifications focused on application-based learning . These are longer-term programs, completed over months or years, designed to provide a deeper dive into a specific area of business or industry, or to create comprehensive learning experience tailored to your specific personal or career goals. 

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Certificate of Leadership Excellence

Take four topic-based programs within two years to earn your certificate
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Mini-MBA Graduate Healthcare Certificate

Fall 2026-Summer 2027

Degrees

Our Executive Education degree programs are for individuals who have already completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. The following programs were built with experienced professionals in mind. Schedule a chat with a member of our team to learn more. 

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Executive MBA

Applications open for the Class of 2028
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Master of Business Operational Excellence

Applications open for the class of 2027
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Additional Graduate Offerings

Explore other graduate offerings from Fisher College of Business

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Questions? I'm here to help!

Alison Cherubini-Hillyer headshotHello! I'm Alison Cherubini-Hillyer, your guide to Topic-Based Programs at Ohio State. Whether you are just beginning to search for continuing education or have a specific business purpose in mind, I'm here to provide personalized support. Please feel free to contact me—I look forward to helping your achieve your goals! 

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