Frequently Asked Questions- Executive Education

Accommodations

What is the typical attire during a program?
The bay area temperature can fluctuate substantially throughout the day and its best to dress in layers or with a light jacket. Business casual clothing is recommended

Are meals provided
During the program, meals (breakfast, lunch, and light snacks) are provided in the classroom or at a nearby dining facility. We will do our best to accommodate special meal requests

What services are available to participants with disabilities? 
We will do our best to accommodate the special needs of our participants including mobility, vision, hearing, other physical impairments, health conditions, or learning disabilities. Please contact our Program Manager for assistance with any special needs

Will there be work or reading I need to complete outside of workshop hours?
No work or reading will be assigned by faculty prior to each individual workshop. During the course of your workshop you may be assigned group work or reading for the next workshop day

Does program fee include travel and hotel accommodations?
The program fee does not include hotel  and travel accommodations

Billing

When is payment due?
Payment is due in full at time of purchase If you need to make other payment arrangements, such as payment by check, purchase order or via electronic funds transfer (ACH), payment is due upon receipt of that invoice

What forms of payment are accepted?
Payments can be made via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), check, purchase order or electronic wire transfer

What is included in the program fee?
The program fee includes tuition, all program materials, and all meals during the program (breakfast, lunch)

What is your cancellation policy?

• Cancellations made within 48 hrs of purchase will receive an 85% refund of total purchase price 
• Cancellations made prior to two weeks before workshop start dates will receive a 50% refund and priority registration for another workshop
• Cancellations made within two weeks of workshop start date will receive no refund

Programs

Where can I find the program schedule/agenda?
You'll find a sample program schedule within each specific program page

What will I need to bring for the training?
Laptops are not required, but some programs require a laptop to run a simulation. Simulations are often done in teams so you could pair with someone if you don't have a laptop.  You will be notified if your particular workshop requires a laptop

How are the programs structured?
Our curriculum was created on the principle of applied learning. We expose participants to cutting-edge research and explore new ways of thinking and implementing practical solutions into your own organization. We engage participants with a variety of learning experiences such as experiential activities, interactive faculty presentations, simulations, group assignments, executive and peer coaching, and facilitated discussions

How many participants are in each program?
Our programs are specifically limited in size to maximize the participant experience and interaction with faculty, guest speakers and other participants. Typically, there are about 30-50 participants in each program

How much time can I expect to spend on coursework each day?
Approximately 1-2 hours of evening activities and preparation for the next day are required for some programs. Please refer to the individual program sample schedule for more details

Where do the programs take place?
Programs are primarily held on campus at U.C Berkeley in Berkeley, CA