Fuel Your Learning with Executive Education Events

AI tools are designed to be helpful, but what happens when “helpful” becomes overly agreeable? As large language models become more common in business, education, and everyday decision-making, professionals need to understand a growing ethical risk: AI sycophancy, or the tendency for AI systems to prioritize user approval over truth.

Starting September 22, 2026 | Gain hands-on knowledge of accounting and technology functions, ranging from managing cash flow and budgets to financial reporting and the month-end-close. Through targeted instruction in QuickBooks Online and Excel, participants develop technical expertise using the tools most critical to accountants, including essential accounting systems and AI-enhanced solutions tailored to business needs. The course is taught in a series of modules, each of which includes assessments to ensure the learner’s mastery of the material. Each module includes assessments to ensure a 75% minimum competency, and upon successful completion, learners receive a Bentley University non-credit certificate, boosting their credentials and career readiness. Students in the course have discounted access to the Job Search Essentials series offered by FlexProfessionals. This online, modular series equips students navigating career transitions with the skills, tools, and confidence needed for success. Previous experience in accounting is not a requirement for this course.

September 30th, October 1st & 2nd, 2026 | Understand of the role of Artificial intelligence in mainstream and emerging competitive environments. Build a foundation for better business inputs and outputs, leading towards more accurate and insightful results while maximizing efficiency. Learn how algorithms can enhance market leadership strategically and responsibly. Explore the intersection of humanness and technology and the ethical concerns they pose. Learn how to direct AI to help you achieve your goals and boost productivity, guided by faculty AI experts. Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge prompt engineering tools, building essential skills to craft effective AI prompts that enhance outputs and optimize model training.

October 8 & 9, 29 & 30, November 19 & 20, 2026 | Mini-MBA: Business Essentials Certificate Course develops learners for an innovation economy and empowers professionals to address some of the world’s most consequential challenges to make a positive impact with a strong business foundation. This is accomplished through an accelerated and comprehensive program that provides practical business insights and key business disciplines through interactive, in-person or virtual class sessions. Two-days a week (8:00-4:30PM) for 3-weeks, classes are taught by the same faculty who teach in Bentley’s graduate program, making it optimal for professionals interested in expanding their business knowledge to enhance their career potential and make an immediate impact. Through interactive team engagement with a cohort of peers, participants gain the strategic business skills and understanding needed in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing global business environment, while building a lasting network.

November 20, 2026 | Innovation doesn’t start with technology; it starts with people. In this interactive session, Assistant Professor Rahul Divekar will introduce participants to the principles of design thinking and explore how human-centered approaches can help organizations solve complex problems, uncover opportunities, and create more meaningful experiences. Participants will examine how emerging technologies – including responsible use of AI – can amplify creativity, inform decision-making, and accelerate innovation. Whether you're interested in product development, customer experience, consulting, or entrepreneurship, you'll leave with a practical framework for approaching challenges with greater empathy, curiosity, and impact.

February 18 &19, March 4, 5, 18 & 19, 2027 | Mini-MBA: Business Essentials Certificate Course develops learners for an innovation economy and empowers professionals to address some of the world’s most consequential challenges to make a positive impact with a strong business foundation. This is accomplished through an accelerated and comprehensive program that provides practical business insights and key business disciplines through interactive, in-person or virtual class sessions. Two-days a week (8:00-4:30PM) for 3-weeks, classes are taught by the same faculty who teach in Bentley’s graduate program, making it optimal for professionals interested in expanding their business knowledge to enhance their career potential and make an immediate impact. Through interactive team engagement with a cohort of peers, participants gain the strategic business skills and understanding needed in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing global business environment, while building a lasting network.

February 26th, March 26th & April 30th, 2027 | Bentley's Leadership Accelerator is a personalized leadership intensive aimed at career professionals, executives and senior leaders with a minimum of 10 years experience. The program consists of three different leadership assessments to determine your leadership style, three days of in-person classroom training to build on the findings, and four hours of one-on-one executive leadership coaching that provide individualized guidance and support. You'll emerge from the program with a detailed leadership plan and the skills and support to apply it in your existing and future roles. Learn your leadership style, develop a leadership plan, actualize your plan with one-on-one executive coaching.

April 6, 2027 | The 2027 Global AI Summit, themed 'The Business of Intelligent Advantage,' is a strategic examination of how organizations translate AI innovation into sustained business value across all industries. Tap into the ways an AI-Fluent workforce is built​ through strategic partnership engagement, cross-sector education, and executive development to ensure every leader and practitioner can apply AI tools to unlock commercial value and operational excellence.​

April 14, 21, 28, 2027| Empowering directors to exceed expectations in any board structure. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to master the complexities of boardroom dynamics today through this interactive, executive-level program designed to provide board members and C-suite executives with new insights and practical strategies for effective board leadership. Rooted in current research and real-world application, participants will learn from governance experts, CEOs, directors, and peers with a variety of board experiences. The program maps the journey in navigating from private to public board service, addressing pivotal challenges and opportunities throughout.