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LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAM FOR DARDEN ALUMNI

Find the Program to Fit Your Interests

SELECTING YOUR PROGRAM

Darden Executive Education and Lifelong Learning is pleased to provide this special opportunity for Darden graduates to pursue lifelong learning and enhance their business acumen to continue advancing their professional purpose.

All current Darden Executive Education open programs are available to select for participation, provided they are delivered in-person within the U.S. or online, with the exception of The Executive Program (TEP) and the Management Development Program*. You may sign up for and attend one program that runs during the 2020 calendar year.

New Virtual Courses

To meet the unique needs for lifelong learning and continuous professional development amid the coronavirus pandemic and position you for the future of work, we have redesigned nine of our top programs and reimagined them for the virtual world in which we live and work.

For a complete, up-to-date list of programs, refer to the Available Programs section further down this page. See below for instructions on how to select your program.

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Sign Up Process

  1. Review available programs and dates to identify up to three programs that would be the most beneficial for your interests and development goals.
  2. Complete the form on this page to submit your interest in the identified programs.
  3. One of our Lifelong Learning associates will reach out to you to discuss your chosen program and help you complete your registration.
  4. If your top choice is unavailable, your Lifelong Learning associate will help you register for another one of your selected programs or place you on a waitlist for your preferred program choice.
  5. Once you’ve registered for your selected program, your Lifelong Learning associate will provide instructions for paying the reservation fee.
  6. As a Darden alumni participating in this special program, you’ll be requested to complete a short survey to finalize your program registration.
  7. Your Lifelong Learning associate will be available to help you answer any other questions you might have, and will connect you with the program manager for the chosen program.
  8. The program manager will reach out to you to provide details on the program preparation, pre-work assignments, accessing the learning portal and other information you may need to be ready to plan your return to Darden.
  9. After you have completed your program, your Lifelong Learning associate will follow up with you to get feedback on your experience.

Hosted virtually or at Darden Grounds in Charlottesville, Virginia and at UVA Darden DC Metro, Executive Education and Lifelong Learning programs are taught by the School’s top-ranked faculty. As there is limited availability in each program, enrollment will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Lifelong Learning team at +1-434-924-3000, or review our FAQ to learn more.

*As a Darden alumnus, you and your colleagues are eligible for a 25% discount on The Executive Program or Management Development Program.

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AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Explore the available programs and upcoming dates to find a course that will fit your interests and needs.

Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date on the status of each course, as we have been rescheduling and changing formats for several courses due to the coronavirus pandemic. As new programs and dates are added, we’ll update this listing and inform you that additional options are available. 

Explore our newly redesigned virtual courses, as well as the in-person and self-paced online courses available this fall.

Growth Strategy 
27 Jul–6 Sept 2020
Online

Strategic Use of Data
30–31 Jul 2020
UVA Darden DC Metro

Data Science in Action
13–14 Aug 2020
UVA Darden DC Metro

Building a Data Pipeline
27–28 Aug 2020
UVA Darden DC Metro

Leading Lean Transformations in Disruption - NEW Virtual Course
2–30 Sept 2020
Virtual

Leading Mindfully: Leading Through Crisis - NEW Virtual Course
9–30 Sept 2020
Virtual

Collaboration and Influence
14 Sept–18 Oct 2020
Online

Design Thinking Part I: Insights to Inspiration
14 Sept–18 Oct 2020
Online

Discovery Tools
14 Sept–18 Oct 2020
Online

Creating the Innovative Workplace
14 Sept–18 Oct 2020
Online

Managing Individual and Organizational Change - NEW Virtual Course
15–30 Sept 2020
Virtual

Strategic Use of Data
17–18 Sept 2020
UVA Darden DC Metro

Leading Virtual Teams Through Disruption - NEW Virtual Course
21 Sept–9 Oct 2020
Virtual

Negotiating Success: A Learning Laboratory - NEW Virtual Course
21 Sept–2 Oct 2020 
Virtual

Communication Strategies to Manage Crisis, Disruption & Transformation - NEW Virtual Course
22–30 Sept 2020
Virtual

Financial Management for Non-Financial Executives
27 Sep–2 Oct 2020 (currently full, waitlist available)
UVA Darden in Charlottesville

Strategy Analysis
5 Oct–15 Nov 2020
Online

Strategy Planning
5 Oct–15 Nov 2020
Online

The Women’s Leadership Program - NEW Virtual Course
19 Oct 2020–30 Mar 2021
Virtual, with 2-day in-person at UVA Darden in Charlottesville in Spring 2021

Leading With Humanity: New Skills for the Digital Age - NEW Virtual Course
20–29 Oct 2020
Virtual

Strategic Data Analytics for Competitive Advantage - NEW Virtual Course
2–20 Nov 2020
Virtual

Developing Leadership Capability in the Corporate Aviation Function
9–13 Nov 2020
UVA Darden in Charlottesville

Strategic Use of Data
9–10 Nov 2020
UVA Darden DC Metro

 

REQUEST YOUR PROGRAM

Please complete the form below to submit your interest in participating in this special program. Please provide some information on yourself and select up to three programs, in order of preference. Our Lifelong Learning team will follow up to discuss your options and help you determine if there is a program available to fit your needs. 

Please note, submission of this form does not confirm that you are registered for any program.

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