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Open Programs for high-potentials

Open Programs for high-potentials

Create your own opportunities and jump-start your career

Leading other people does not only mean delegating but supporting and motivating others to fulfill their individual job. A good and successful leader must know all parts of their business to make sustainable and relevant decisions. Join one of the best business schools worldwide: at WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management, we offer various online or on-campus programs for professional development. Benefit from insights of different industries coming together, fruitful networking opportunities, and dedicated support for an exceptional (learning) experience to jump-start your professional career!

Relevant topics for aspiring managers in a compact format:

Prepare for your next career step by expanding your leadership, strategy, or negotiation skills in one of our 2-3 day Open Programs:

Financial Literacy Program
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Düsseldorf
3 days & self-paced learning
For young & middle managers

Intensive program | 3 days | Foundation in finance & accounting | Interpretation of relevant financial information to decision making situations | For managers who are not financial specialists

Innovation & Corporate Entrepreneurship Essentials Program
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Düsseldorf
3 days
For young managers

Interactive program | 3 days | Practical tools & agile methods for innovation | Guest lectures from experienced practitioners | For young professionals, middle managers, & executives

Leadership Essentials Program
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Düsseldorf
3 days
Crafted for future & young managers

Intense leadership training tailored to shape your role as a future leader, build the leadership skills you need, and orchestrate team dynamics and organizational leadership.

Negotiations Program
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Düsseldorf
2 days
For professionals & executives

B2B Negotiations Seminar | 2 days | Negotiate effectively | Know & avoid tactical & psychological pitfalls | Role-plays & practicing of new tools | For professionals & executives

Strategy Essentials Program
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Düsseldorf
3 days
For young managers

Interactive Program | 3 days | Strategy development & execution | Intro to change management | Practice-oriented knowledge | For young professionals & managers

More networking, more depth - our extensive programs:

You don't have the time for a complete degree program, but would still like to continue your education at the university level? Opt for one of our extensive programs (9-26 attendance days) and not only expand your general management skills, but also earn ECTS credits for possible follow-up studies.

General Management Plus Program
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Germany | Switzerland | Project country
25 days + virtual teamwork
Middle management

Part-time executive program | 7 modules | International social entrepreneurship project | WHU Mini MBA Certificate + 15 ECTS | Intercultural & leadership skills | In cooperation with BOOKBRIDGE

Management Essentials Program
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Düsseldorf
9 days
For young managers

General Management | 9 days | Executive program | Flexible | ECTS credits for further studies | Exclusive networking | Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Certificate Courses for high-potentials and young leaders

The WHU Certified in Programs are specially designed to combine a professional schedule with a learning opportunity and are therefore highly suited to young or middle-management talents with at least two years of working experience. The WHU Certified in Programs allow you to enhance and deepen your knowledge in various management areas and obtain expertise in one of the following business fields: Finance & Accounting, Finance & Economics, Marketing & Sales, Strategy & Organization, Strategy & Digitalization, Value Chain Management. All Courses are pitched at MBA level, which means that relevance and applicability to your job are at their core.

Our Diversity Scholarships

Are you in need of financial support? Learn more about our Diversity Scholarships offered by WHU Executive Education.

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More Questions? Contact usNikola Nakov & Yvonne KrackAdmissions Team Executive Education Open Programs
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