Brookings Center for Executive Education opens doors, and minds, here in Washington and all over the world. Each year, thousands of people—government and corporate executives, diplomats, military officers, and non-profit decision-makers—advance their knowledge, skills, and career development through Brookings.
Policy ideas developed by thought-leaders at Brookings have impact everywhere. Our experts are esteemed for the quality, independence, and impact of their work. Choose Brookings and benefit from our knowledge, our connections, and our commitment to excellence in executive education.
What We Offer
We offer a range of executive education courses covering critical global issues, U.S. policy-making, and public leadership. Click on the links below to learn more:
- Inside Government—Experience how policy is made firsthand through an immersion into the inner-workings of Capitol Hill and the executive branch.
- Critical Issues—Interact with global decision-makers and gain first-class analysis and information you can use to shape your strategy and operations.
- Leadership Development—Achieve your full potential with a curriculum specifically designed to sharpen the competencies you will need to excel in government.
We also offer the following special opportunities:
- Congressional Fellowships—Work full-time on Capitol Hill for 7 or 12 months with our Legis Fellowship and become a true congressional insider.
- The Certificate in Public Leadership—Earn a unique credential from Brookings, specifically crafted for those seeking to excel in public service.
- Custom Programs—We can develop targeted programs anywhere in the world tailored to your organization's needs.
- Leadership Coaching—Boost your professional success by signing up for one-on-one sessions with our accredited leadership coaches.
Executive Education Staff
Senior Staff
William M. (Terry) Goodwin, Senior Director
Marianne Makar, Director of Budget and Administration
Program Directors
Liz Barron, Director of Communications and Leadership Programs
Mary Ellen Joyce, Director of Executive Development Programs
Peter Schoettle, Director of Policy Programs
Program Staff
Allison Brown, Program Manager, Leadership Programs
Marina Augoustidis, Program Associate, Leadership Programs
Administrative Staff
Arlene Johnson, Financial Manager
Irma Gray, Senior Administrator
Emily Luken, Enrollments Associate
Adjunct Faculty
Andrew Shatté
Chic Thompson
Robin Wink
History
For half a century, the Brookings Institution has delivered exemplary educational experiences for government and corporate executives. Our mission is to provide public and private sector leaders with practical and relevant education in support of their professional and personal goals.
The theme of education has been central to Brookings's mission since its founding in 1916, when it was known as the Institute of Government Research. IGR merged with the Institute of Economics and the Robert Brookings Graduate School in 1927 to form the Brookings Institution.
In 1952, Robert Calkins became president of the Brookings Institution and reestablished the graduate fellowship program. Calkins also emphasized the need for programs to train government executives as a means of strengthening public service. The Conference for Federal Executives was established to give executives a broader understanding of government and their role in it.
By the mid 1960s, Brookings had approximately 100 ongoing research projects and conducted public policy conferences that reached several thousand senior government officials, business executives, and professionals each year. Under Brookings President Bruce MacLaury's leadership in the 1980s, the Center for Public Policy Education (CPPE) was formed to develop workshop conferences and public forums to broaden the audience for research programs. In 2005, the Center was renamed the Brookings Center for Executive Education (BCEE).
The Center's executive education programs in global issues, U.S. policy-making, and public leadership continue to further the Institution's goal of helping government executives better understand and effectively engage with the world around them. In recent years, the audience for our seminars has also broadened to include substantial participation from the corporate sector, foreign embassies, and international governments, which has expanded the reach and impact of Brookings.