Professional Programs

Experiential programs designed to help business professionals advance their careers at every level.

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Lindner's professional programs fuel career growth through our distinctive combination of academic and hands-on experiences. Business professionals across industries benefit from short, immersive courses tailored to fit need and interest across the topics of leadership, management, marketing and innovation.

We offer custom workshops, courses, and programs across all business functions, including leadership and management, data analytics, sales, marketing, operations, finance, and more. 

Participants can earn block-chain verified certificates of completion, micro-credentials, badges or Continuing Education Units (CEUs). 


Our Offerings

Custom Programs

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Ideal for organizations seeking a tailored learning and development experience, custom programs allow organizations to develop a cohesive group of employees through courses designed specifically for their needs.

Whether building an entire curriculum from the ground up or integrating our specialized modules into your existing training, our custom programs are fully adaptable to align with organizational objectives.

Contact us to start the conversation and discover the right fit for you and your organization.

Open Enrollment Programs

Ideal for individual professionals who want to advance their skills independently, open enrollment programs provide flexible access to cutting-edge content and award-winning faculty. Participants join a diverse cohort of peers from various industries while gaining insights and tools that can be applied immediately.

Now Enrolling: LevelUp through the Warren Bennis Leadership Institute

  • When: January 31-April 25, 2025 
  • What: In-person course that meets six times on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST (lunch included)
  • Why: The LevelUp program empowers business professionals to build upon their foundation of leadership and teaming skills necessary to excel in today’s dynamic business environment.  

Scott Dust, PhD, Kirk and Jacki Perry Professor in Leadership and the senior director of Lindner Professional Programs, joined the Bearcats Mean Business podcast to discuss why professional programs, micro-credentials and non-degree offerings are in demand, the launch of Lindner’s LevelUp Leadership Development program, and the college’s breadth of open-enrollment and custom, direct-to-employer programs.


Contact Us

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Scott Dust, PhD

Kirk and Jacki Perry Professor in Leadership and Senior Director of Professional Programs

3356 Carl H. Lindner Hall

513-556-7828