Executive Education and Professional Advancement

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ACU’s Executive Education and Professional Advancement team brings a strong set of resources, tools and in-house expertise to its executive programs, supported by a trusted network of relationships that helps shape and deliver high-quality professional training.

ACU programs connect research-based insight with practical application to help professionals grow in self-awareness, strategic thinking, communication and emotional intelligence. These capabilities support long-term success for individuals, teams and organizations.

Led by expert faculty, each interactive learning experience addresses important workplace needs, including leadership development, conflict management, collaboration and organizational culture across industries. Every program is tailored to an organization’s specific goals and challenges, making the experience relevant, focused and ready to apply in the workplace.

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Our Programs

Employee Upskilling

Standing alongside businesses and individuals to meet today’s workforce demands is essential to achieve tomorrow’s vision. Through the Professional Advancement program, companies can have the opportunity to request customizable, relevant programs and packages focused on enhancing their employees’ leadership or technology skills that are relevant to their type of work. Geared to instilling a lifelong learning mindset, businesses and working individuals can start to build applicable skills and long-term knowledge. 

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Executive Coaching

Build leaders who deliver results through expert-led, mentor/coach programs that translate immediately into stronger decision-making, sharper execution and measurable business impact.

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Leadership Development

Our transformative training programs equip individuals and organizations with essential skills for success. With experienced faculty, customized solutions, measurable results, and flexible learning formats, our leadership development training is designed to enhance self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication, fostering stronger relationships and driving positive workplace outcomes. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Through the Executive Education and Professional Advancement initiative, partners will have the opportunity to partake in any of our four distinct programs, including the Employee Candidate, Executive Education, Professional Advancement, and Corporate Partners programs. Partners can also select any of our standard ACU degree programs or courses by enrolling as ACU Online students.

Abilene Christian University is proud to partner with industry-leading businesses and organizations to continue its legacy of educating students about Christian service and leadership worldwide. When you partner with ACU, you will receive great benefits, including the opportunity to receive a 10% tuition discount on all online degrees with waived application fees, engage in strong brand-building opportunities with ACU; and join the growing and collaborative Wildcat network. Learn more about our partnership opportunities today. 

Yes, we do! With more than 50 online undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, you can start or advance your career by speaking with one of our ACU advisors.

One of America's Best Colleges

For the fifth straight year, Newsweek and Statista Inc. have named Abilene Christian University one of America’s Top Online Colleges. ACU blends academic excellence with unmatched flexibility, so you can earn a world-class degree on your terms, wherever life takes you.

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