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Leavey Executive Center, Santa Clara University
Leadership Elevated

Whether you are looking to improve productivity and increase your team’s potential or grow in your own current role or change careers, the Leavey Executive Center leverages the expertise and innovation of Silicon Valley to help you reach your goals.

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Powering Organizations and Individuals to Change the Game

Merging the Leavey School of Business’ network of Silicon Valley thought leaders and innovators with Santa Clara University’s long tradition of ethical education, the Leavey Executive Center empowers you or your workforce with the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to drive your industry forward.

Business Elevated at the Leavey School of Business

The Leavey School of Business is Silicon Valley’s premier business school for working professionals, with the region’s top-ranked executive and professional MBA programs. Offering a full portfolio of MBA, MS, and undergraduate degrees, Leavey aims to provide students with a mastery of ethical, innovative leadership rooted in integrity.

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Bringing Silicon Valley to the World

Nestled in Silicon Valley, the Leavey Executive Center harnesses innovation to create impactful and practical professional education experiences and to provide opportunities for program participants to engage directly with industry leaders, angel investors, and venture capitalists.

Program Types to Fit Your Needs

Choose what works best for yourself or your organization, from program topic to modality.

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Custom Programs for Organizations

Advance your organization’s potential with the Leavey Executive Center. Our tailored programs are designed for managers and professionals. Tackle business challenges with our practical, high-impact learning experiences.

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Certificate Programs For Individuals

Our Certificate Programs offer focused, intensive learning experiences designed to enhance your professional skills and knowledge in specific business areas.

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Our Programs

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Leadership and Management
Black Corporate Board Readiness

BCBR helps prepare black executives for board service, building candidates' networks to increase the likelihood of placement.

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Accounting, Finance, and Employee Compensation
Certified Financial Planner Program

Gain the education requirements to sit for the CPF Exam.

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Custom Program Partnerships

Develop a program for your organization, custom fit to your needs and team.

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Accounting, Finance, and Employee Compensation
Equity Compensation Professional Designations

Gain your Equity Compensation Associate (ECA) designation and Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.

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Leadership and Management
Heroic Leadership For All

Cultivate a values-based approach to leadership in this online workshop.

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Leadership and Management
Heroic Leadership For Healthcare

Built on the same foundations as Heroic Leadership for all, gain an in-depth accounting of your lives as leaders.

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Leadership and Management
Implementing Social Determinants of Health

Experience the step-by-step development of planning SDOH project and programs.

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Leadership and Management
Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Learn how you can build a cohesive leadership team and bring your organization to the next level.

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Articles & Insights

Black Corporate Board Readiness professionals networking

Ask alumni of the Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) program at the Leavey Executive Center what sets it apart from other board training programs, and you get one common answer: the network.

Members of SVEC's Black Corporate Board Readiness program

Since 2021, Leavey’s Black Corporate Board Readiness program at its Silicon Valley Executive Center has sought to accelerate diversity in corporate governance through a structured executive education program for Black leaders.

Dennis Lanham Headshot and Unicon Board Announcement

The Leavey School of Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Silicon Valley Executive Center’s Dennis Lanham to the board of the global Consortium for University-based Executive Education (UNICON).