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We are pleased to inform you that all Naval Postgraduate School Center for Executive Education programs will continue as scheduled through FY25. We look forward to your continued participation and engagement.

About Executive Education at NPS

The Center for Executive Education (CEE) designs and delivers both standing and customized executive education programs that address the strategic needs of Navy and joint organizations. The Center offers these programs at their facilities at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California or at off-site locations near major Navy concentration areas.

Upcoming Courses

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  • Jul 28, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025
    Leadership and Communication for Managerial Success (LCMS)
    Location: Online

    This is a hands-on workshop for people managers who want to improve their leadership and communication skills. The LCMS course is designed to help managers know themselves better, understand and manage the strengths and biases they bring to their workgroups, and develop critical skills for leading others. By the end of the course, participants will create personal leadership development plans incorporating techniques and insights gained. We will focus on what managers can do to create a climate of trust, empowerment, confidence, and commitment.


  • Aug 05, 2025 to Aug 07, 2025
    Emerging Technology Awareness for the Warfighter (ETA)
    Location: Online

    Technology is an inherent aspect for both defense and warfare, and technology can often be a game changer when it comes to who wins and who loses. It is critical then for leaders to understand not only the technologies they are responsible for employing but those tangential that may impact the outcome of any engagement.


  • Aug 12, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025
    Strategic Planning for Execution Assessment and Risk Workshop (SPEAR)
    Location: Online

    The Strategic Planning for Execution: Assessment and Risk (SPEAR) Workshop provides a guided process to support Commanders and their executive teams to develop mission-critical strategic plans, execute those plans effectively, maximize Navy resources, and accurately assess the impact of their plans. Command teams have substantial time during this 3 day workshop to shape their specific planning initiatives with the help of professional facilitators and the expertise of Naval Postgraduate School faculty, who know best-practices and have proven practical experience working with numerous Navy commands, major corporations and other government organizations.


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CNAF turns to NPS CEE to take on Naval Aviation Readiness

When I took command, I knew up front how challenging it is to walk into a large command that you’ve not been part of, so I knew that I needed to learn an awful lot,” he added. “That’s when I reached out to the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). ~ Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) Vice Adm. DeWolfe “Chip” Miller III

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Join Us! Virtual NPS 22nd Annual Acquisition Research Symposium & Innovation Summit May 7-8, 2025

We're excited announce an exceptional lineup of speakers addressing today's most pressing acquisition challenges at our upcoming virtual, interactive event

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