Center for Professional Services and Executive Education (PSEE) Course Catalog

The Center for Professional Services and Executive Education, is excited to present to you and your organization our catalog of workshops designed to inspire growth, spark creativity, and build practical skills for the challenges of today’s world. Our workshops are designed to address the evolving needs of today’s professionals, organizations, and communities. Workshops are developed by our experts both in academia and the community to ensure relevance, applicability, and alignment with your professional development objectives.

Participants will engage in structured learning experiences that combine expert instruction with opportunities for discussion and applied exercises. The goal of each workshop is to equip attendees with knowledge and tools that can be implemented immediately to advance individual competencies and organizational effectiveness.

Whether you are focused on leadership, technical skills, or emerging industry trends, we invite you to review our workshops and registration page to get yourself signed up!

List of Workshop Descriptions

21st Century Leadership

The 21st Century Leadership micro-credential program is a seven-course series focused on developing critical capabilities needed to grow an individual’s impact as a leader. It is designed to equip current and aspiring leaders with the understanding, skills, and tools to lead strategically. They will learn to build a team or organization that is goal-focused and vision-driven while creating an environment for people to thrive, grow, and contribute.

  • Format: In person
  • Length: Full day, once a month for 7 months
  • Cost: $3,800

Sales Mastery

In this two-day workshop geared towards sales managers, participants will gain the skills to build and articulate a winning sales strategy by leveraging proven strategic frameworks, which are crucial for navigating the complex dynamics of the marketplace. Achieving sustainable sales success requires more than just individual wins — it hinges on a well-structured team, optimized processes, and strategic use of technology. Sales leaders will explore how to create a clear, focused plan that directs their teams’ efforts for maximum impact while learning to build, lead, and motivate diverse teams to drive lasting growth in today’s modern sales landscape.

  • Format: In person
  • Length: Full day, two consecutive Fridays
  • Cost: $950

Empowering Sales

In this workshop, participants will explore how advancements in sales technology, AI, and generative AI are reshaping the sales process. By integrating these cutting-edge tools with proven sales frameworks, sales professionals and leaders can gain a competitive edge in understanding customer needs, forecasting sales trends, and enhancing overall team productivity. This workshop offers a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, ensuring attendees leave with actionable strategies.

  • Format: In person
  • Length: One day
  • Cost: $525

Finance for Non-Finance Roles

This course will teach fundamental financial knowledge to those without a background in finance or accounting. It is designed to equip working professionals with the knowledge and essential tools to understand and use key financial reports, including financial statements and budgets. Participants will learn how to read financial reports as well as become fluent in the language of finance.

  • Format: In person
  • Length: One day
  • Cost: $375

The Negotiation Edge: Practical Strategies and Skills for Professionals

This microcredential is a comprehensive series of workshops designed to equip participants with advanced negotiation strategies, decision-making frameworks, and influence techniques. Each workshop builds upon the previous one, providing a structured learning experience that progresses from foundational concepts to advanced applications.

Through interactive case studies, role-playing simulations, and applied exercises, participants will develop the skills to create and claim value, overcome cognitive biases, manage ethical dilemmas, and strategically navigate complex negotiations. Topics across the workshop series include conflict resolution and investigative negotiation techniques, influence strategies, deception detection, and negotiation under power imbalances, among others. Participants who complete the full series will earn a recognized microcredential demonstrating their proficiency in high-level negotiation strategies.

  • Format: In person
  • Length: Full day, once a week for 4 weeks
  • Cost: $1,980

Strategic Exit Planning for Professional Advisors

This workshop series provides business owners with a structured approach to planning their exit or leadership transition. Participants will gain practical insights into different exit strategies, ways to increase business value, and the steps necessary to ensure a smooth transition.

  • Format: In person
  • Length: 3 full days, once a week
  • Cost: $1800

Building Public Trust via Public Protection: A Risk Management Series

Local governments play a critical role in disaster preparedness and community resilience — but many decision-makers face a knowledge gap when it comes to how insurance markets function and how policies respond to catastrophic events. This workshop is designed specifically for county and municipal executives, particularly those in eastern North Carolina and other high-risk regions, who are tasked with shaping disaster mitigation strategies.

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of key insurance and risk management concepts that directly affect their communities. The session draws on successful educational programming delivered to state-level policymakers and adapts it to the unique needs of local government leaders.

  • Format: In person
  • Length: Full day, 3 days over 3 months
  • Cost: $1,800

miniMBA

This workshop series is designed to provide participants with the business knowledge needed to be successful in in your professional career. Participants will receive an overview of the most critical subject areas in a graduate business program (finance, accounting, marketing, management) as well as current trends in business. Participants will sharpen their business acumen and be given the knowledge to advance their careers further.

  • Format: Hybrid- primarily online
  • Length: 8 weeks
  • Cost: $4,995

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)

The ETA program will prepare participants to purchase and operate an existing business. Participants will learn the steps and processes necessary during the preacquisition, acquisition, and post-acquisition stages. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with professional and knowledgeable experts, such as brokers, lawyers, loan officers, and ECU faculty to learn what businesses are available for purchase, how to evaluate the opportunity, how to purchase, and then how to operate the business.

  • Format: Hybrid- primarily online
  • Length: 3 weeks
  • Cost: $2,495

Charting the Course: Navigating Nonprofit Leadership & Strategy

Hoist your sails toward success. This practical, action-oriented microcredential program is designed especially for small but mighty nonprofit organizations, equipping leaders with the skills and strategies to steer their mission with confidence, strengthen operations, and chart a path to lasting impact. Participants will learn how to turn vision into measurable outcomes, expand funding opportunities, and lead with clarity in an ever-changing environment.

Through engaging, real-world learning experiences, participants will refine strategies, enhance organizational capacity, and inspire both their teams and the communities they serve. Along the way, they’ll connect with other passionate leaders, exchanging insights and building relationships that will help them navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. By the end of the program, they will leave with practical tools they can implement immediately, a personalized plan for the future, and the confidence to navigate their organizations toward the next horizon.

  • Format: In person
  • Length: Full day, 7 days once a month for 7 months
  • Cost: $2,000

Project Management Workshop: Fundamentals and Hands-On with Asana

This two-day workshop introduces essential Project Management concepts, including the Project Management Life Cycle, project planning, risk and resource management, and project management methodologies with an emphasis on agile. Participants will engage with free Project Management software (Asana) through hands-on activities, creating and managing sample projects. Discussion about how AI can assist, focusing on automation, predictive analytics, and insights. Participants will walk away with more confidence in using free PM software to manage current and new projects and demonstrate their ability to manage projects with confidence and strategic insight.

  • Format: In person
  • Length: Full day, 2 consecutive days
  • Cost: $950

Change Management

The Change Management workshop equips professionals with the skills to effectively lead and navigate organizational change. It covers key principles, strategies, and tools to manage transitions, foster stakeholder engagement, and drive successful outcomes in dynamic environments. Emphasis will be placed on understanding organizational types, employing strategic tools, while leading organizational members to successful adoption of change. Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate their ability to lead change initiatives with confidence and strategic insight.

  • Format: In person
  • Length: Full day
  • Cost: $450

Introduction to Sales Leadership

Offered through Professional Services and Executive Education, this course is designed for sales professionals ready to step into leadership roles. Participants will learn how to transition from individual contributor to sales manager by developing skills in coaching, team motivation, performance management, and strategic decision-making. Through interactive instruction led by ECU faculty, the program equips future sales leaders with the tools to drive results, build trust, and lead high-performing teams.

  • Format: In-person
  • Length 1 day
  • Cost: $525

To review currently active courses, please visit the Continuing and Professional Education registration page.