EXECUTIVE & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Bringing Professional Development To The Masses

Led by Dr. Jeff Frey, vice president of innovation and business development, the ACU Executive Education and Professional Advancement (EEPA) division specializes in custom training programs that focus on creating long-term sustained success for employees and organizations looking to enhance their strengths, service and leadership development. Designed to accelerate the holistic growth of each participating individual and organization, EEPA offers four distinct programs focused on challenging, matching and advancing their careers by providing an innovative, quality education.

Employee Candidate Program

The Employee Candidate Program works to bridge the gap between top-tier talent and forward-thinking companies across various sectors, including healthcare, education, information technology and management. By identifying, recruiting and developing the next generation of skilled professionals, organizations will gain access to our pool of exceptional candidates who have undergone specialized training, technical expertise or certifications aligned with the specific needs of a company. And, by engaging employers and having them commit before the training to hire students turned candidates, our trainees go through their program with a job waiting at the end. The recruitment, training, hiring and continual on-the-job education is part of the overall package the employer partner signed up for – all paid for by the company. This program enables ACU to build lasting relationships, create networking connections, and continue the legacy of equipping workers with the knowledge and capabilities needed to thrive in their future roles.

Employee Upskilling Program

The Employee Upskilling Program helps businesses deliver better outcomes and improve the lives of their employees by investing in custom training programs. Through our expert faculty and staff members, organizations can collaborate directly with ACU to design training programs aligning with their short- and long-term goals. From general leadership development to learning the latest technical skills necessary to thrive as a business, the program brings real-world practitioners, designers and scholars into the classroom for maximum return on investment. Each unique program offers a range of learning formats, including on-site, online and hybrid options depending on the organization’s needs, ensuring minimal disruption to their daily operations. With several satisfied corporate clients and companies, the program is already delivering rewarding training initiatives to various organizations across industries and enabling companies to fill employee gaps and create career pathways.

Executive Coaching Program

The Executive Coaching Program empowers leaders and organizations through custom lessons on the principles of what it means to ethically lead, nurture and show compassion in a growing corporate world. With a focus on each participant’s personal growth, the program helps executives develop the skills to navigate with integrity and vision and gain the mindset needed to inspire and drive organizational success. Through individualized coaching sessions, targeted assessments and actionable strategies, the program challenges executives to overcome obstacles, enhance their inner capabilities, and achieve sustainable success via courses to increase their strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, effective communication, team dynamic strategies and decision-making techniques. ACU is committed to coaching professionals to succeed as individuals and change-makers in their communities by creating an environment that cultivates growth and reflection for a better future generation of leaders.

Emotional Intelligence Program

The Emotional Intelligence Program cultivates specialized training modules designed to tap into the critical components of professional growth and interpersonal effectiveness. Crafted by experts in the field, the program helps participants develop qualities like self-awareness, empathy, resilience and effective communication skills. The program guides participants through engaging and interactive sessions, ensuring the training is impactful and applicable to real-world scenarios. By developing emotional intelligence skills, participants will become better equipped to navigate workplace challenges, build stronger relationships, make better decisions and mitigate stress while they contribute to a more positive and productive work environment.

Learn more at acu.edu/execed.