What we offer
Join executives from every sector and over 60 countries in enhancing your skills, expanding your network and taking your career to the next level. We offer online and on-site short-term programmes focused on the fields of management, crisis management, health policy, governance, leadership, communication, decision making and digital transformation. A renowned international faculty and experienced practitioners make our courses a unique forum for learning and professional exchange.
A highlight is our European Capitals Programme, which provides specialised learning modules in Rome, Berlin and London and allows participants to build a pan-European network of public policy and administrative leaders.
Alternatively, you could become part of the European and Transnational Governance Network and attend courses of your choice at renowned higher education institutions across Europe, allowing you to enhance your policymaking skills in a transnational context.
Design the study plan that best fits your personal, financial and professional development needs. More information about upcoming open programmes can be found below.
Open Programmes
Our seminars and skills trainings (two to four days each) introduce professionals to current practices in public management, leadership and governance. They allow them to sharpen their skills and offer a forum for exchange at the interface of the public, private and non-profit sectors. All credits are transferable to an Executive Certificate or the Executive MPA. Choose from the upcoming courses.
By combining four selected Executive Seminars and Skills Trainings (11-12 days in total), participants can focus on a specific area of interest and choose from seven academic certificates. Participants earn 11 ECTS points which can be transferred to a master programme.
The Hertie School (Berlin), the Sciences Po School of Public Affairs (Paris) and the LUISS School of Government (Rome) offer an intensive learning experience for public policy and management executives to tackle the challenges of cooperation among European countries and EU institutions. Find out more.
Eight partners, one certificate! Attend the courses of your choice at renowned higher education institutions across Europe and enhance your skills in policymaking beyond the state. Find more info here.
Why choose Executive training at Hertie School?
- Study tailored to individual needs and interests
- International faculty, experts and participants from the public, non-profit and business sectors
- Central location in Berlin, a vibrant hub of European public dialogue
- Option to transfer credits to the Executive MPA programme
- Registration is possible throughout the year
To get an impression of our offer, please take a look at the Digital Week programme we organised from 18 – 23 February 2019. Participants gained cutting-edge skills and know-how on digital transformation and digital governance. [more]
What you need to apply
- Higher education degree
- At least two years relevant work experience
- Fluency in English