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Executive Education: Specialized Training Programs

For over 30 years the Executive Development Center has served the needs of unique organizations across government, business, utilities, law, and healthcare. With four unique certificate programs, the EDC continues to offer valuable training for hundreds of working professionals every year. This training is not limited to these certificate based programs: the EDC offers custom, tailor made training for organizations who need to uplift emerging talent.

Using our flexible team of adjuncts and professors, the EDC is prepared to offer your organization insights into a wide range of topics and skills. This includes project management, leadership, business analysis, public management, managing with AI, and much more. We offer in person, hybrid, or online training to fit your organization’s needs. Does your organization need training? Schedule a time to talk and let us know how we can help.

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Offering Flexible Training Options to Match Your Organization’s Needs

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    Online Learning

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    In-Person

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    Hybrid (Online and In-Person)

  • Utilize Training in Willamette’s Portland and Salem campuses.

    Can’t send students to Salem or Oregon? We’ll send our instructors to you!

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Tailored Skills and Curriculum to Fit Your Needs

The EDC continuous to teach skills and courses across several fields which includes government, business, utilities, law, healthcare, and much more. See just a few of the course subjects offered at the EDC which can enhance your organization.

  • Project Management
  • Leadership and Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Data Analysis
  • Accounting
  • Budget and Finance
  • Negotiation
  • Change Management
  • AI Usage and Management
  • Policy and Politics
  • Effective Public Speaking
  • Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Practice
  • Strategic Management
  • Much More!

EDC and Atkinson Faculty & Staff

The EDC draws from its unique set of adjunct faculty, as well as professors from Willamette’s Atkinson School of Management and School of Law. See the links below to view our faculty and staff.

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Complete the Training Inquiry Form and a member of our team will follow up with you.

Our Partners

The EDC continues to expand its network of partnerships in several fields, including Government, Healthcare, Utilities, and Business. See some of our partnerships below to learn more.

The EDC has partnered with the State of Oregon for over thirty years to provide expert project management training for 100+ state employees annually. To learn more about the Oregon Project Management Certificate Program, or our two day Overview of Project Management & Business Analysis, visit the link below.

Oregon Project Management & Business Analysis Training

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Willamette University

Atkinson Graduate School of Management