Executive & Professional
Penn State Executive & Professional Programs
Build specialized skills, develop talent, and accelerate results through non-credit programs designed for you and your organization.
Executive & Professional Education That Connects Learning to Work
The nature of work is changing at an unprecedented pace. As the rules of how roles, technology, and workplace norms change, keeping up is challenging.
Whether for individuals or organizations, our programs marry research-backed business expertise with real-world application in order to drive impact and forward momentum.
With us, learn from faculty and industry practitioners who connect cutting edge knowledge and new approaches to the challenges you face, so what you learn holds up when you return to work.
Whether you're building your own capabilities or strengthening those of your team, you'll gain practical perspectives, tools you can use, and connections backed by Penn State.
Choose Your Executive & Professional Programs Experience
For Individuals: Professional Development Programs
Build expertise you can use today. Choose a standalone noncredit program based on what you want to learn, or complete three qualifying programs to earn a Professional Certificate. No application or degree enrollment required.
For Organizations: Custom Learning Solutions
Your organization shouldn't have to fit a fixed curriculum. With a range of customization options, our learning solutions for organizations are designed around your company’s goals, people, and business needs.
Supply Chain Academy and Accelerator
Sharpen your supply chain leaders through the Supply Chain Academy, with tailored content for your challenges and schedule. Need to move fast? Ask about the three-week Supply Chain Accelerator.
Top-Ranked
Supply Chain Institution
#7
Undergraduate Supply Chain
U.S. News & World Report (2026)
Explore Areas of Expertise
Supply Chain Leadership and Management
Supply chain programs that build expertise for the challenges you face at every level, from leadership and strategy to day-to-day operations.
Leadership & Strategy
Strategy and leadership programs that sharpen leadership capability, hone direction and strategy setting, and unlock the ability to use analytics to drive decision-making.
Analytics
Analytics programs that put your data to work. Streamline operations, sharpen decisions, and support the strategy you are trying to execute. No technical degree required.
Management Development
Management development programs that build the communication, coaching, and decision-making skills that separate a capable supervisor from a strong manager.