Smith College Executive Education Certificate

Professionals at all levels who share the mission of empowering women leaders are encouraged to enroll. This includes:

• Emerging and aspiring leaders who are leading new or growing teams
• Middle-to-senior level leaders who want to drive results
• Project managers and team leads who need to make an impact cross-functionally
• Professionals who want to empower women leaders and network with individuals facing similar business goals and challenges

Self-directed online offerings count toward the Certificate. These programs provide access, at your convenience, to important business concepts and actionable frameworks. As a Certificate participant you will have access to each program for 1 year. Each program provides: 

• Four modules of self-paced content 
• Eight hours of content including instructor and expert videos, exercises and assignments, learning resources, and reflections
• Access to content and ideas of world-class thought leaders 
• Engagement opportunities with other professionals and Smith College Executive Education Alumni

For more information about online programs and the Certificate, please contact Joy Hermansen McGaugh at jmcgaugh@smith.edu.

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To gain approval and support before enrolling in this professional development opportunity, you may need to write a letter or submit a form to your supervisor or employer.

We’ve found that the following talking points can be effective for communicating the career benefits of our programs:

• Relevant skills: Smith College Executive Education programs cover current and relevant skills. These top-rated programs are led by world-class faculty and address challenges that women leaders face.
• Immediate value: This certificate program offers research-based knowledge and actionable insights from business school experts and management consultants. All of the tools, frameworks, and strategies I will gain can be immediately applied to our team’s key priorities and projects. I would also be able to present my learnings after completing the program. 
• Ease of access: Smith College Executive Education programs offer high-value learning experiences that are more affordable and accessible than a degree program or for-credit course. These programs are designed to fit into the roles and responsibilities of working professionals.
• Professional development: Participating in this program is an investment in my professional growth as a team member and leader. I will receive skills and practical knowledge to succeed both in my current role and in future opportunities as I advance within our organization.

If you have further questions about presenting our programs for professional development approval, please email Joy Hermansen, jhermansen@smith.edu

If you've already paid for a Smith College Executive Education online program, please contact Joy Hermansen, jhermansen@smith.edu for an appropriate discount code.