Berkeley Executive Education Launches the Chief Operating Officer Program in Collaboration with Emeritus

This seven-month program equips participants with strategic leadership skills to drive operational excellence and organizational transformation. 

BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkeley Executive Education and Emeritus announce the launch of its seven-month Chief Operating Officer Program. This program equips current and aspiring COOs with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's rapidly changing global business environment. Participants will emerge prepared to be trailblazing COOs with the strategic thinking and leadership skills necessary to drive innovation and create lasting value for their organizations.

A recent study by Leathwaite found that 74 percent of COOs  expect to be more involved in creating business strategy in the next few years. The Berkeley Chief Operating Officer Program prepares participants for this evolving role by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes operational efficiency, digital transformation, and strategic leadership. Throughout the program, participants refine their ability to lead change through advanced operational practices and leadership techniques, enhancing skills in innovation, AI applications, and complex project management.

The program covers essential core modules, supplemented by live online sessions and practical projects designed to mold participants into well-rounded operational leaders. It is structured around four key pillars: strategy formulation and implementation, operations and project management, leadership in the C-suite, and new technology and leading change. Participants will also engage with a global network of peers and apply their learning through real-world case studies. The program concludes with an optional three-day on-campus networking event in Berkeley, providing an opportunity to connect with faculty, industry experts, and global peers from multiple cohorts. Upon completing the program, participants earn a verified digital certificate of completion and take a step closer to achieving the Berkeley Executive Education Certificate of Business Excellence.

"In today's dynamic business environment, COOs are expected to navigate change, optimize operations, and deliver measurable value. The Berkeley Chief Operating Officer Program equips leaders with skills in strategy development and execution, operational excellence, and the creation of business value — all critical to becoming a proactive, future-ready COO," says Terry Taylor, faculty director of the program.

This program is ideal for current and aspiring COOs, senior operations professionals, and high-potential leaders looking to elevate their operational leadership capabilities. Through the strong Berkeley Haas connection to Silicon Valley and its innovation ecosystem, participants will gain cutting-edge insights and engage with a vibrant cross-sectoral community of high-achieving peers from around the globe to address key business, leadership, and career challenges.

"Our collaboration with Berkeley Executive Education underscores our commitment to advancing the capabilities of operations leaders worldwide," says Mike Malefakis, president of University Partnerships at Emeritus. "The Chief Operating Officer Program equips participants to navigate the challenges posed by technological innovations and the dynamic nature of global markets, preparing them to be adaptive and strategic in the face of disruption. By combining AI and technology with leadership and operational strategy, the program ensures participants are ready for the future of business."

The Berkeley Chief Operating Officer Program starts on March 25, 2025. For more information and to apply, please visit the program website.

About Berkeley Haas
As the second-oldest business school in the United States, the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley has been questioning the status quo since its founding in 1898. The school is one of the world's leading producers of new ideas and knowledge in all areas of business. Located within the world's top public university, Berkeley Haas is at the heart of what's next in the Bay Area's rich innovation ecosystem. Learn more about our programs, our exceptional faculty members—including two Nobel Laureates in economics—and our community of big thinkers: https://haas.berkeley.edu                             

About Berkeley Executive Education
UC Berkeley Executive Education serves leaders and organizations who aspire to redefine the future of business, delivering over 150 programs annually, to a global audience. Its immersive learning experiences, led by renowned UC Berkeley faculty, equip global executives and their organizations with the vision and capabilities to thrive in an evolving world. Learn more at: executive.berkeley.edu               

About Emeritus
Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide. It does this by collaborating with more than 80 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India, and China. Emeritus' short courses, degree programs, professional certificates, and senior executive programs help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies, and organizations. Its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands-on instruction from senior faculty, mentors, and coaches has educated more than 350,000 individuals in over 80 countries. For more information, please visit https://emeritus.org.

SOURCE Emeritus