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Portland State's Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE) is a leading provider of university-level courses, certificates, and programs designed to increase leadership skills, deliver process management tools, and foster creative thinking. The Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE) is part of Portland State University and serves as the primary provider of business tra

ining in the area. You can select public courses in a variety of programs in Management and Leadership, Business Skills, and Technology & Design, or bring training directly to your organization.

09/04/2026

Career growth can mean moving into leadership.

It can also mean becoming more skilled, changing specialties, gaining influence, taking on better projects, or finding work that fits you better.

There is no single correct direction.

CEPE helps working professionals build practical skills for the direction they choose, whether that means advancing in their current field or exploring a new one.

Your career does not have to look like a ladder.

Honestly, most careers look more like a transit map drawn during construction.

09/02/2026

Self-paced learning has its place.

But some students benefit from live conversation, immediate feedback, and the ability to ask, "What happens when this gets messy in real life?"

CEPE offers courses with live instructor and student interaction, including virtual and in-person formats. Learners can ask questions, work through ideas with peers, and learn directly from experienced professionals.

Because professional education should involve more than you, a laptop, and your increasingly judgmental browser tabs.

08/28/2026

The best professional development does not live quietly in a notebook after the course ends.

It changes how you approach the next meeting, project, decision, or difficult conversation.

CEPE courses focus on practical tools and real-world application, with instruction from professionals who understand the challenges learners face at work.

No need to wait for some distant, fully optimized future version of yourself.

You can start using what you learn now.

08/26/2026

Technology can process information, automate tasks, and generate a truly impressive number of meeting summaries no one will read.

But work still depends on people who can:

-Think critically
-Communicate clearly
-Navigate conflict
-Lead through uncertainty
-Ask better questions
-Make sound decisions
-Help teams work together

Technical skills matter, but so do the human skills that help you apply them well.

CEPE courses are designed to strengthen both, with practical instruction from professionals who understand how the work actually gets done.

08/18/2026

You do not have to commit to an entire certificate program to start learning. Many CEPE courses can be taken individually, so you can:

-Build a specific skill
-Explore a new professional area
-Address an immediate challenge at work
-Begin a certificate one course at a time

Need a focused boost? Take a course.
Ready for deeper development? Complete the certificate.

Professional education should work around your goals, not force you into someone else's timeline.

Explore your options: https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/certificate-programs

08/12/2026

Schedules matter. Budgets matter. Scope definitely matters.

But projects often succeed or fail based on how people communicate, make decisions and work through conflict.

BP115: Project Leadership and Conflict Management helps project professionals strengthen the people side of project delivery. You will build skills for navigating disagreement, leading teams and keeping work moving when priorities collide.

Because a perfectly formatted project plan cannot resolve tension between two stakeholders who have both marked their request "urgent."

The next session runs August 20 through September 3 in person at CEPE.

08/10/2026

Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations innovate, compete, and lead.

Join us in person at Portland State University's School of Business on September 11 for Strategic Leadership in the Age of AI, an immersive executive-level program designed to help you navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI.

You'll explore major AI trends, experience live demonstrations of generative AI tools, work through practical and ethical scenarios, and connect with executive peers and PSU experts.

Leave with the insight, tools, and confidence to lead strategically in an AI-driven world.

Early Bird Discount: Apply SB20 at checkout and save 20% when you register by August 15, 2026.

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
TIme: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm PT
Location: Karl Miller Center, Portland State University, 615 SW Harrison Street

Learn more: https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/strategic-leadership-age-ai-0

08/06/2026

A change in one part of an organization rarely stays there.

A new process affects roles. New roles affect communication. Communication affects trust. Trust affects performance. And suddenly, the "simple change" has invited twelve more problems to the meeting.

Systems thinking helps you see those connections before they become costly surprises.

In our Systems Thinking Course, you will explore practical frameworks for understanding the people, processes, and structures that shape organizational performance.

The course runs August 12 through September 2 with live virtual sessions and guided self-study.

08/04/2026

There’s still time to jump into CEPE’s Project Management certificate program this summer.

Step into the classroom in downtown Portland and learn by doing, working through real-world scenarios, collaborating with peers, and learning directly from experienced instructors who’ve led projects in the field.

Whether you’re building your foundation or leveling up your leadership, these hands-on courses are designed to sharpen your skills, expand your network, and give you tools you can use immediately on the job.

Explore the summer schedule and enroll: https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/project-management-course-schedule

06/29/2026

CEPE’s mission is simple: serve the community by providing high-quality, inclusive professional education.

That means creating learning opportunities for people who are building their careers while balancing work, life, and everything in between. It means offering practical programs that help professionals grow their skills, expand their confidence, and take a clear next step.

Because professional development should feel accessible, relevant, and worth your time.

And we’re into that.

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1600 SW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR
97201

Website

https://www.pdx.edu/professional-education/

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