Executive Courses

October 1 - December 10, 2026
In-person format

In a context characterized by profound macroeconomic, technological, and environmental changes, the C-Level Workshop 2026 is positioned as a high-profile path for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and managers who wish to interpret global scenarios and transform them into effective business strategies.

The initiative offers a systemic view on geopolitics, economy, technology, and energy, linking macro trends to business decisions. Cross-pollination is another distinctive element of the Project: each workshop promotes, indeed, peer and expert discussions, sharing of best practices and useful tools for informed choices in the new competitive context.

7th edition | October 2 - October 17, 2026
In-person format

Emerging topics for the IT world.

The Elective specialist paths for ICT, with mandatory attendance, are aimed at deepening emerging topics for the Information Technology world. This year the focus will be on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.

24th edition | October 2, 2026 - March 20, 2027
In-person format

The HR Management course is designed to offer a concrete opportunity for growth in the Human Resources function.

Designed for managers and professionals who wish to develop and update their skills in personnel management, this training path offers a sequence of specialized modules starting with an overview of the Personnel Management functions within the organization.

The training path sees the collaboration with AIDP Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia.

23rd edition | October 8, 2026 - July 23, 2027
In-person format

Challenges, innovations, distinctive skills: the future of the CFO in a changing context.

In recent years, the Administration, Control, and Finance area has taken on a strategic role, with the CFO as a key player as a business partner. No longer just technical skills, but managerial abilities: coordinating information, predicting financial impacts, and communicating with business functions.

The course offers a comprehensive view of the role, integrating technical, strategic, and soft skills aspects, with innovative methodologies: theory, cases, exercises, business plan, business game, and coaching.

8th edition | October 9 - December 4, 2026
In-person format

New approaches to lead and grow the team

Coaching in an organizational context means interpreting the role and adopting behaviors consistent with the context, distinguishing between what belongs to the person and what is required by the role.

Who is the Coach Leader?

It is someone who knows how to foster long-term learning and development, with timely and encouraging feedback, enhance talents and potential, drawing on individual aspirations and helping to overcome obstacles, creating opportunities for continuous growth.

2nd edition | October 9 - December 17, 2026
In-person format

The Leadership and Group Development course offers concrete tools to tackle the challenges of complex environments.

With a focus on coaching, conflict management, and talent enhancement, it aims to develop skills useful for fostering collaboration and innovation.
The practical approach is designed to train in the effective guidance of the group, in order to improve team performance, create authentic relationships, and bring out the potential of each person.

A training that inspires, motivates, and paves the way for real change.

2nd edition | October 15 and 29, 2026
In-person format

In a fluid and constantly changing context, communicating well is not easy.
Therefore, it is essential to master concrete techniques and practical tools to apply in your profession, both inside and outside the company.

In the era of communication, everything depends on the ability to convey information and engage interlocutors. Knowing how to do this is now indispensable for those who interact daily with colleagues, collaborators, and clients.

7th edition | October 21, 2026 - October 27, 2026
In-person format

A tool is effective if you know it and know how to use it: increase your business potential with Artificial Intelligence.

Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the business landscape, from marketing to operations, to finance and HR areas. Discover practical applications of AI in business, develop strategic skills and prepare to lead innovation in your organization.

The AI for business course is designed to stimulate strategic thinking about the use of Artificial Intelligence to gain competitive advantages. In the classroom, you will see tools already available and their concrete applications in business.

During the course, you will practice with advanced Prompt Engineering techniques and the features of ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, learning to solve real business problems. Thanks to these skills, you will be able to apply AI in your work context effectively and innovatively.

2nd edition | September 17 - November 12, 2026
Blended mode

Communicating, managing emotions, and negotiating effectively are essential skills for those operating in complex and dynamic contexts.

The course offers practical tools to develop a communicative leadership capable of influencing, motivating, and building strong relationships. Participants will learn to convey clear messages, maintain emotional balance and negotiate successfully, improving effectiveness in decision-making processes and conflict management.

2nd edition
October 23 – November 27, 2026
Blended delivery mode: in-person and online

In an organizational context, it is essential to know how to motivate collaborators and lead the team towards common goals.

The course offers tools to understand the phenomenon of leadership, analyze its determinants, and adopt different styles consciously and effectively.
Through individual and group exercises, participants experiment with various leadership approaches, learning to use them most appropriately to enhance people and results.

13th edition | October 27 - December 3, 2026
Online mode

For proper management of commercial credit and adequate assessment of credit risk.

The Credit Management course guides in defining rigorous procedures for credit selection and management, designing credit management systems, and evaluating Fintech tools to optimize flows and processes in supply chain finance. A practical path to improve cash management and reduce risks, ensuring balance and continuity to the business.

October 27 - December 15, 2026
Format: in-person

An operational workshop for business professionals.

In recent years, the topic of corporate governance has gained increasing importance, not only from a regulatory perspective but especially in the concrete ability of organizations to prevent risks, support development, and preserve business continuity. However, between formally correct structures and the actual functioning of decision-making processes, there often remains a significant gap: well-designed models on paper do not always translate into effective behaviors, adequate and timely information flows, or truly operational control measures.

In this context, the role of Auditors, Reviewers, Supervisory Bodies, and Business Professionals in general, becomes increasingly crucial. It is not just about verifying compliance, but about interpreting weak signals, understanding organizational dynamics and evaluating substance over form, actively contributing to the good governance of the enterprise.

17th edition | October 30 - December 12, 2026
In-person format

The Business Strategy course is dedicated to developing solid skills for building a corporate strategic plan and a Business Plan: it is designed to provide participants with a rigorous and practical method to understand the pillars of business strategy and build a solid strategic plan.

During the course, participants are guided in the formulation of a concrete strategic plan and learn to translate it into an effective Business Plan, complete with a credible and structured financial plan, essential for supporting business decisions and attracting investors.

5th edition | November 5 and 12, 2026
In-person format

Focus on knowledge, methods, and tools for improving industrial management control.

The course delves into industrial control, a central theme for business management.
Industrial controlling is crucial in planning and control systems, providing effective tools to monitor production activities and optimize time, costs, and resources.

The program develops analytical skills to interpret data, analyze industrial processes, organize work plans, and prepare reports and KPIs on costs, profitability, and quality. An opportunity to strengthen the preparation of those working in planning and control, gaining mastery of the logic and techniques of industrial controlling.

November 6, 2026 - May 29, 2027
In-person format

IT professionals are increasingly playing a strategic role in business development and can become more and more central in corporate life by acquiring solid management foundations and specific skills required by the sector.

The ICT Management and AI course provides the skills to understand, design, and manage digital transformation in companies through the integration of ICT and Artificial Intelligence, promoting the evolution of information systems in a strategic, sustainable, and data-driven way.

10th edition | November 6, 2026 - February 27, 2027
In-person format

The People Management and Organizational Knowledge course is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and HR specialists working in companies where human capital management and knowledge codified in processes are a competitive advantage.

Aimed at service companies, manufacturing firms, technological realities, and those with strong investments in Research and Development, the course delves into knowledge management, systems to enhance intellectual capital, and personnel management activities (recruiting, career development, performance, compensation policies) for highly professional teams.

38th edition | November 6, 2026 - May 8, 2027
Blended mode: on demand and in person

Market strategies, planning, e-commerce, Customer loyalty program. For full customer satisfaction.

The executive Sales course trains managers and professionals who want to enhance technical and transversal skills in a role that is crucial for companies today.

A practical approach with exercises, role playing, and real cases promotes discussion and immediate application. In addition to modules onsales and negotiation, the path includesleadership, artificial intelligence, and outdoor team building, withindividual coachingto refine managerial style and communication.

A Faculty of experts and managers ensuresconcretenessand value.

3rd edition | November 23, 2026 - June 14, 2027
In-person mode

Good governance requires competent Independent Directors, capable of ensuring transparent and value-oriented decision-making processes. External figures to ownership and management, selected for skills, relationships, and social abilities, contribute to the balance of the board and the sustainable development of the company. Their role is crucial to stimulate discussion, evaluate strategies with an objective view, and strengthen governance in the long term.

4th edition | November 27, 2026 – April 17, 2027
In-person format

From artificial intelligence to new digital business models.

The AI for Business Transformation course provides the skills to understand, design, and manage the transformation of business models enabled by Artificial Intelligence and digital platforms. The goal is to train professionals capable of leading AI-driven Business Transformation, leveraging data and technologies to generate new ecosystems and competitive advantage.

January 11 - 28, 2027
In-person mode

IBS Summer/Winter Program 2027

Three-week full-time program offering a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities of the global market for leaders and professionals.

Through group work, real cases, simulations, and company visits, it promotes understanding of strategic dynamics, the importance of creativity and innovation, best practices in branding and marketing, and techniques for optimizing processes and supply chains.

International classrooms and group work promote cross-cultural exchange, expanding participants' networks and providing concrete tools to increase competitiveness, influence, and success in business.

39th edition | September 18 - November 28, 2026
Format: Blended learning (in person and online)

Based on international standards, the executive course in Project Management addresses all aspects of Project Management with an operational and rigorous approach. The course allows you to set up, monitor, and control the progress of projects, promoting the creation of a solid project culture in the company and the sharing of best practices.

4th edition | February 15 – October 11, 2027
In-person format

Entrepreneurial families and collegiate governance of companies

Collegiate leadership is the key to guiding modern companies, especially those with family ownership. Structuring a solid and agile governance allows for balancing business development, family values, and shareholder motivations.

The course trains competent board directors capable of making strategic decisions responsibly, using practical tools and focusing on roles, dynamics, and best practices to ensure continuity and sustainable growth.

30th edition | February 19 – June 24, 2027
In-person mode

Analysis, tools, management systems

The planning and control process is now central to guiding strategic and business decisions. Companies must quickly rethink their models, and the contribution of the planning and control function is strategic.

The course provides the foundations to design an effective planning and control system, with models and operational tools to support the business. The approach is practical and allows acquiring skills to implement or refine processes that ensure vision, control, and performance.

4th edition | March 5 - June 17, 2027
In-person mode

Governance is central to growth processes and M&A operations. In a complex scenario, corporate governance models must be rigorous, transparent, and functional to business objectives, avoiding bureaucratic excesses. Dimensional growth often highlights organizational limits, requiring the evolution of processes, strengthening compliance systems, and risk monitoring.

The course develops solid and updated skills to design and apply consistent governance structures, in line with the new Crisis Code and managerial challenges.

9th edition | April 14 - September 17, 2027
Blended mode

Preparation for CSM® and PSM Certification

In a rapidly changing market, being efficient is not enough: agility is needed. The Agile Project Management for Scrum Master course combines Lean and Agile principles to manage complex projects with flexibility and speed. It delves into the Scrum framework, key roles (Product Owner and Scrum Master), and provides concrete tools to innovate products and services.

With interactive lessons, exercises, and project work, it prepares for CSM® and PSM I certifications, transforming management into a competitive advantage.

2nd edition | From April 14 to July 23, 2027
In-person mode

Improve efficiency in various organizational areas

Lean Company revolutionizes process management, showing how Lean Thinking improves efficiency and engagement in every area: from office to sales, from design to management control. The course offers concrete tools to reduce waste, optimize flows, and enhance people, with a practical approach and direct comparison.

Discover how to apply the Lean methodology to achieve tangible and lasting results throughout the organization.

May 13 - May 27, 2027
In-person mode

The course "Managing Complexity with Generative AI" is a program aimed at entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals who want to use Generative Artificial Intelligence as a strategic lever to navigate uncertainty, support decision-making processes, and manage complex systems.

The program proposes a cooperation between humans and generative AI systems (considered as complex adaptive systems) and agents. The focus is on developing cognitive, design, and decision-making skills necessary to operate in contexts characterized by ambiguity, non-linearity, and rapid evolution.

RESCHEDULING

Full immersion between global innovation and emerging dynamism in Southeast Asia

Global scenarios are changing increasingly fast. To critically and directly understand this transformation, CUOA Business School offers a full week between Vietnam (Hanoi) & Singapore.

The combination of the two countries allows participants to explore two complementary realities and offers a balanced understanding of the different facets of the economy and culture of Southeast Asia.

The initiative, enriched by the contribution of executives who have been working in the area for years, brings each manager closer to acquiring effective tools for innovation and offers an opportunity for exchange and networking with international professionals and business leaders.

Edition 2026 | September 18 - December 19, 2026
Blended mode

The Finance function is becoming increasingly central and treasury management assumes a strategic role. The treasurer leads financial planning, cash management, bank relationships and risk management, collaborating in cross-company processes.

The Finance and Treasury Management course develops technical and managerial skills to manage treasury with a global vision and attention to innovations, strengthening professionalism and the ability to create value.

7th edition | BEING RESCHEDULED
Blended mode

The Focus HR course delves into emerging topics for the human resources sector. Four key areas guide participants towards the creation of ethical and sustainable work environments, open to multiculturalism and internationalization.

The program provides practical tools to manage conflicts and handle stress effectively, promoting well-being and organizational performance.

November 14 - 21, 2026

Journey to the origins of Lean thinking

Spend a week in Japan to discover Lean Management directly at its source, accompanied by a lean expert who turns every observation into practical applications for your organization, and by a Japanese culture expert who facilitates dialogue with the visited entities.

The itinerary includes visits to both production and service companies, to civil contexts and practical training, to understand how the principles of Lean thinking guide processes and are part of Japanese daily life.

The program adapts to each participant's experience, useful both for initiating a Lean transformation and for enhancing your continuous improvement strategy.

The training program develops managerial skills for theimplementation of sustainability in the company, with a focus on measurement and reporting. Participants will gain knowledge on sustainability principles, international regulations and standards, and skills to integrate ESG factors into business management, addressing governance, strategy, management models, as well as tools for measurement and reporting.

15th edition | September 15, 2026 - January 26, 2027
In-person mode

Growth through external lines, types of acquisitions, valuations, and funding.

The Corporate Finance course offers a comprehensive view of the business acquisition processes, analyzing extraordinary operations, valuation models, post-acquisition integration, and financing channels.

Designed for managers and consultants, it provides specialized skills to tackle complex operations with a strategic perspective, coordinating actors and phases: from acquiring shares or business branches to raising capital to support growth projects.

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Mode: in-person with online on-demand deep dives

The Financial basics for HR course guides participants to understand the main economic-financial concepts useful for communicating with company executives. It delves into reading and analyzing the balance sheet, reclassification, performance indices, and KPI definition.

Focus on the economic-financial dimensions relevant to HR management and managerial implications, to integrate HR skills with a strategic business vision.

RESCHEDULED
In-person mode
In collaboration with CONFINDUSTRIA Veneto SIAV s.r.l.

Connecting businesses and territories

In an ever-changing economic and social context, innovation is no longer a choice, but a strategic necessity for the competitiveness of businesses.

The course offers an advanced path to develop high-level skills in defining and implementing innovation strategies.

Under the patronage of RibesNest, M3 Net, Improvenet, Future Farming, and AIR.

8th edition | RESCHEDULING
In-person mode

Create value with integrated planning and flow control throughout the chain.

The Supply Chain Advanced Planning & Control course develops strategic, financial, and project management skills to manage complex projects. It includes modules on communication and negotiation, with a practical approach: business cases, exercises, testimonials, and visits.

A concrete path to guide the supply chain toward efficiency and competitiveness goals.