Executive Education
The Elliott School’s Executive Education programs help professionals advance careers and expand networks. Our programs align with global trends and will enhance your expertise in international affairs.
Join flagship offerings or customize training to meet your institution’s specific needs.
Gain practical skills, strategic insights, and policy acumen for today’s complex global landscape.
Our approach
Our Executive Education takes an interdisciplinary, policy-focused, and impact-driven approach. Offerings are diverse and dynamic, empowering leaders to excel in a changing global landscape.
EXCELLENCE
Dedicated to high-level education, research and unwavering academic integrity.
INNOVATION
Aligned with the latest social and technological advancements.
IMPACT
Driven by results that make a difference.
INCLUSION
Creating inclusive solutions that leave no one behind.
SUSTAINABILITY
Committed to sustainable solutions in harmony with Nature.
Our offerings:
- Leadership in International Affairs (Coming up Summer 2026)
Apply now to our practice-oriented program giving exclusive insights about D.C. institutions.
Engage directly with global policy experts and gain cutting-edge skills in negotiation, risk, and communication.
Prepare to lead confidently in today’s complex international landscape.
- Tailored Executive Education at the Elliott School
- Unlock your organization’s potential with training programs tailored to your unique goals.
- The Elliott School partners with institutions, agencies, and businesses to create custom solutions.
- Our expert faculty design engaging, practical courses—offered in-person, online, or hybrid.
- Topics include leadership, security, policymaking, and diplomacy, all with global, real-world perspectives.
- Empower your team with the skills and insights to lead in a complex world.
- Partner with the Elliott School and turn professional development into a strategic advantage.
- National Security Studies Program
Learn about 21st-century national security challenges through our high-impact executive education. The program serves senior U.S. and international military and civilian leaders.
It blends strategic insights, simulations, and hands-on training with top experts and practitioners.
- Data Analytics for Policy Professionals
Understand data to make decisions with our data analytics program.
Acquire skills in visualization, surveys, GIS, and AI to drive evidence-based policy and impact.
- Subnational Governance and Diplomacy
Strengthen skills in subnational diplomacy with hands-on learning of best practices.
Focus areas include climate, security, development, and multilevel governance.
- U.S. Foreign Policy Summer Program
Join this immersive course to explore U.S. foreign policy through expert lectures, site visits, and hands-on learning in Washington, D.C.
Take the next step to deepen your understanding and advance your career.
- North Korea Program
A month-long intensive course offering Washington-based professionals and students in-depth, multidisciplinary perspectives on North Korea’s politics, economy, foreign policy, society, and more.
- Foreign Area Officer Regional Skill Sustainment Initiative
A Department of Defense program offering regionally focused courses—covering Europe, the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa—for mid-career Foreign Area Officers, taught by ambassadors, former officials, and regional experts.
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