Cascade Executive Programs at the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs is one of few providers of university-quality professional development training that addresses the specific challenges, opportunities, and constraints faced by public and nonprofit sector employees. Whether you’re a new or experienced manager, our courses and programs can help you gain new insights into solving complex managerial problems and gain a renewed sense of direction in leading the day-to-day operations of your organization.
Those who have taken our courses include:
- Managers and directors of government and nonprofit organizations
- Private-sector employees who work with government or nonprofit agencies
- Leaders with technical backgrounds who want to develop managerial skills
- Employees being trained to lead their work group and/or organization
All of our programs are developed by nationally recognized faculty members and instructors who are selected for their combination of teaching excellence and practical experience. Our programs include:
- Cascade Courses: intensive two-day, three-day, and five-day training courses for public and nonprofit managers with customized course options available for agencies and organizations
- Executive Management Program: a two-week, in-residence program for senior-level managers
- Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute: a six-day residential program for nonprofit executives offered in coordination with the Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy
If you are a senior manager with 10 or more years of experience looking to further your education, the Evans School also offers an Executive Master of Public Education (MPA) program.
For more information about Cascade and how to register for one of our programs, contact us at cascade@u.washington.edu or 206.685.0523.