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Earn a Wake Forest Certificate in Leadership — Right Here in Asheville

Apr 17, 2026 09:13AM ● By Wake Forest Executive Education
Being a business leader in Western North Carolina demands more than good instincts. It requires leaders who can inspire across generations, adapt through uncertainty, and build teams that perform when it matters most. Wake Forest Executive Education is bringing its Certificate in Leadership series to Asheville for the first time, and the first two workshops are just weeks away.

A Credential Built for How Leaders Actually Work

The Certificate in Leadership is offered through Wake Forest Executive Education and the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character at the School of Business. It's a practical, workshop-based program designed for working professionals. Not a semester-long commitment, not an online-only course. Each session is a single day, focused on one high-impact leadership skill, and immediately applicable to the challenges you're navigating right now.

Complete all four workshops and you'll earn a Certificate in Leadership from Wake Forest University, a credential that signals a genuine investment in your growth and your organization's future.

The Asheville Series: Four Workshops, One Certificate

  • Leading Across Cultures and Generations | April 30
  • Leveraging a Growth Mindset for Personal, Team, and Organizational Success | May 1
  • Authentic and Effective Leadership | September 10
  • Building and Leading Effective Teams | September 11

    Attend one session that addresses your most pressing leadership challenge, or register for all four and earn the full certificate. Either way, you walk away with tools you can put to work immediately.

    Register for All Four by April 23 and Save 15%

    For those ready to commit to the full certificate, Wake Forest is offering a 15% discount when you register for all four sessions by April 23. With the first two workshops on April 30 and May 1, that deadline is less than three weeks away, and registration for each individual session closes one week before the session date.

    Ready to Take the Next Step? 

    Check out the program website and register. Reach out directly at [email protected] with any questions. The team is happy to help you find the right fit.

    Wake Forest Executive Education's Certificate in Leadership is open to professionals at all levels. Whether you're a business owner, corporate manager, or team leader ready to sharpen your edge, this series meets you where you are, right here in Asheville.