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PICKER CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Executive Programs for Organizations

Executive Programs for Organizations

For over twenty-five years, the SIPA Picker Center for Executive Education has designed and delivered highly effective, innovative, and engaging custom programs, seminars, and conferences for organizations in over fifty countries around the world—from training and advising diplomats, executives, and policymakers at the United Nations, the World Bank Group, and other international organizations, to Fortune 500 companies and governmental agencies at the national, state, and municipal level. We also provide research and technical assistance to public and not-for-profit agencies seeking to improve their current programs, to develop new initiatives, and to evaluate organizational performance.

The Columbia difference

Columbia SIPA's world-renowned faculty and practitioners, including Noble-Prize recipients, heads of governments, policy experts, corporate executives, and organizational leaders, bring unrivaled expertise, cutting-edge research, and real-world experience to the classroom, so participants learn directly from those on the ground actively engaged in informing and shaping policy around critical global issues. 

Our extensive partnerships with leading organizations in New York City and across the country and world, as well as our incorporation of state-of-the-art technologies, innovative curriculum, and original case studies, further differentiates our courses from other executive education programs. 

Program customization

The Columbia SIPA Picker Center’s executive training programs are customized to address the specific needs of mid-level and senior executives from countries and organizations around the world. We will work in partnership with your team to co-design and deliver learning experiences that are built around your unique goals to advance your mission and transform your organization.   

Collaborative approach to program design
The Center’s collaborative approach to designing our customized programs begins with conducting an initial needs assessment based on consultations and interviews with key stakeholders, including a review of organizational competencies and challenges. The director, faculty chair, and program manager partner with your organization throughout the entire design and delivery process, including on the development of the program curriculum, content, and structure.   

Courses can be delivered through a range of in-person, virtual, asynchronous, and blended formats, and in-person programs can be held on the campus of Columbia University, on-location at your organization, or at another location of your choice. Simultaneous translation services are also available upon request.  

Innovative instructional methodologies
The interactive and experiential format of our programs effectively combines theory with practice to prepare leaders with the in-depth knowledge, innovative thinking, and analytical problem-solving skills to successfully navigate complex and rapidly evolving challenges and drive transformative change within their organizations to address the most critical global policy issues of today.

Instructional methodologies often include highly interactive classroom sessions, original audiovisual case studies, simulations, feedback-intensive group exercises, peer coaching, industry panels, action learning projects, leadership assessments, and site visits. Through project work and the in-depth analysis of case studies, participants gain real-world practice applying what they’ve learned to solve current challenges, with defined, value-added takeaways. Following the completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Participation and become members of our distinguished Alumni Community. 

Program evaluation process
Upon conclusion of the program, an evaluation is performed to assess outcomes and obtain feedback, which is used to identify areas for improvement and make adjustments to future programming. Through program and performance-based outcomes directly tied to your organizational goals, our programs are able to demonstrate a significant return on investment in support of your mission.  

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Columbia SIPA Executive Education Program Customization

Portfolio of programs

The Columbia SIPA Picker Center for Executive Education offers a variety of interdisciplinary programs that draw from an extensive international network of scholars and practitioners with expertise across several fields of study. 

Our portfolio of executive programs includes training, research, and consulting in:

  • Leadership, Governance, and Public Administration
  • International Finance and Economics    
  • International Relations, Diplomacy, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution
  • Climate, Energy, and Sustainability
  • Public Safety, Security, and Crisis Leadership
  • Media, External Relations, and Communications
  • International Development, Social Enterprise, and Impact Investing
  • Digital Education

Highlighted Programs

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Columbia SIPA Picker Center

Contact us to learn how the Columbia SIPA Picker Center can work with your team to develop a program uniquely tailored to your organization’s learning goals and deliver profound impact on your long-term organizational success.

Laura McCreedy
Manager of Executive Education and Training
[email protected]

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