Executive Education Programs at the Tepper School
The pace of business changes rapidly. So do the skills you need to stay ahead. At Carnegie Mellon University, we don't imagine the future—we create it.
With Tepper Executive Education, you have the unmatched experience and standing of one of the world’s foremost research universities behind you. With deep roots in AI, analytics, and technology, Carnegie Mellon is at the epicenter of results-driven problem solving for corporations of all sizes. Our depth and breadth of expertise translate into tangible results for organizations and individual leaders.
Here, we work together to sharpen leadership, fuel innovation, and drive measurable impact.
What makes us different?
The Tepper School’s Executive Education programs allow you to bring the expertise and authority of a forward-thinking research university to every decision you make. We believe that great business decisions balance data-centered insights with human-driven leadership. That’s why our programs blend cutting-edge research with real-world application, ensuring leaders don’t just understand theory—they are prepared to put it into action.
Here are just a few of the benefits you gain from learning with us:
Faculty Expertise: Learn directly from the Tepper School’s renowned professors in leadership, business analytics, AI, finance, and operations.
Flexible Formats: Choose short courses, custom programs, or online modules tailored to your schedule.
Applied Learning: Gain immediately actionable tools and frameworks to solve real business challenges.
Industry Connections: Benefit from Carnegie Mellon’s global reputation and network of business leaders, technology innovators, and recruiters.
Our approach is hands-on, dynamic, and results-driven, equipping participants to leverage data, technology, and collaboration to drive meaningful change.
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Programs for Individuals
Whether you're just starting out or aiming to lead at the highest level, our programs sharpen your decision-making at every stage.
For Organizations
Any organization. Any goal. One trusted partner. Learn about our innovative and scalable custom programs.
Core Knowledge Areas
Blend cutting-edge AI technology with real-world applications, so you can understand data-informed strategy and be prepared to put it into action.
Develop effective leadership skills to foster collaboration, communicate with impact, and create cultures where people and performance thrive.
Command enterprise strategy, sharpen financial decisions, and balance risk to drive growth with clarity and confidence.
Learn frameworks for bold thinking and entrepreneurial action, so you can seize new opportunities and creatively approach changing global demands.
Upcoming Programs
Our upcoming programs offer focused, high impact learning experiences that help professionals sharpen skills, lead with clarity, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Emerging Business Applications of GenAI
December 5, 2025 | Live Online | 1 TEU | $1,800
Discover the current capabilities and limitations of generative AI and its business implications.
Design Thinking with AI
February 26-27, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 TEUs | $3,200
Solve complex business problems through human-AI collaboration.
Data Storytelling
March 19-20, 2026 | Live Online | 2 TEUs | $2,500
Communicate complex and data-heavy information in a way that is clear and actionable.
Social Intelligence: Turning Online Data into Insight and Action
April 16-17, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 TEUs | $3,200
Derive actionable insights and assess value from social data to inform key operational strategies.
Leadership as a Daily Challenge: An Integrated Approach
April 27-30, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA | 4 TEUs | $8,000
Understand what it takes to be an inspired and effective leader while successfully leading teams in a dynamic world.
Transformational AI and Business Strategy
September 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA | 3 TEUs | $4,500
Integrate AI into your organization’s strategy for long-term impact.
Leadership Agility and Sustaining Team Effectiveness
October 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 TEUs | $3,200
Strategies for maintaining energy, purpose, and performance in high pressure landscapes.
Certificate in Executive Leadership
Earning the Carnegie Mellon University Executive Leadership Certificate demonstrates your dedication to maintaining cutting-edge skills. This flexible program allows you to build advanced expertise in executive-level leadership — online, in person, or hybrid — while elevating your credentials and career.
How to Partner With the Tepper School
Develop your leaders, retain talent, or solve a specific operational challenge with Tepper School expertise. From custom programs to flexible enrollment options, we offer multiple ways to align learning with your organization’s needs.
Custom Programming
Address your unique business goals or challenges with a fully custom and immersive experience.
Group Pricing
Benefit from special group pricing when you want to enroll team members in the same program.
Annual Program Access
Offer your employees flexible, prepaid access to all of Tepper’s Executive Education open enrollment programs.
Certificate Candidates
Recognize and retain high-potential talent by sponsoring candidates for our Certificate in Executive Leadership program.
“American Eagle Outfitters has partnered with the Tepper School of Business since 2019 to create custom development engagements for our senior leadership. Tepper has been an amazing partner. Their wide range of faculty provide us with an outstanding selection of experts and thought leaders from a variety of fields that have helped us to skill our leaders and to adapt to the changing landscape of technology, leadership, and global economics.”
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Contact Us
Connect with the Tepper School Executive Education team to learn more about our programs.
(412) 268-2304
tepperexeced@andrew.cmu.edu
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