Executive &
Professional Education

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OFFERING AT A GLANCE

Every stage of a career brings new challenges and opportunities. That is why Executive & Professional Education at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management offers a range of professional development formats tailored to different goals—from focused specialist qualifications and leadership development to preparation for demanding management and executive responsibilities.

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Tailored to every ambition

  • Open Programmes

  • Corporate Programmes

Why Frankfurt School

In international rankings consistently recognise Frankfurt School as one of Germany’s leading research-intensive business schools.

Our executive education programmes combine cutting-edge research with strong practical relevance. Through close collaboration with our faculty, research centers and industry experts, the latest developments and insights are continuously incorporated into our programmes, ensuring that participants benefit from up-to-date knowledge and real-world perspectives. 

 

  1. Gain up-to-date specialist knowledge and practical skills that can be applied immediately in your day-to-day work.
  2. Earn a recognised qualification from Frankfurt School, one of Europe’s leading business schools, and showcase your expertise and professional capabilities.
  3. Access to a strong professional network and exchange with experienced professionals.
  4. Scientifically-based concepts, thanks to a research-intensive faculty combined with practical expertise from industry specialists.
  5. Thanks to its ‘Triple Crown’ accreditation, the Frankfurt School ranks among the top 1% of business schools worldwide.

RANKINGS

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#61

Worldwide Executive Education Custom Financial Times Ranking 2026
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#80

Worldwide Executive Education Open Financial Times Ranking 2026

#1

in Germany Business School für Weiterbildungen STERN Magazin Ranking 2025

FOR ORGANISATIONS

Organisations face the challenge of continuously developing skills, preparing leaders for new damands, and managing change successfully. Standardised training programmes often reach their limits in addressing these specific needs.

Frankfurt School Executive & Professional Education works closely with you to design corporate programmes tailored to your organisation’s goals, challenges, and operating environment. Our programmes combine academic excellence with practical relevance and immediate applicability.

Explore our use cases to see how organisations successfully leverage customised learning solutions for leadership development, transformation initiatives, and targeted capability building.

Selected partners

Together with renowned partners, we develop training programmes of the highest standard. These include open programmes, customised programmes delivered in-house at companies, and strategic partnerships in the context of conferences.

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TRAINING TYPES
E-Learnings
Knowledge updates and inspiration within a few hours, in your own learning environment and at your own pace.
Seminars
Ideal for professionals who want to build expertise in a specific topic within a short period of time. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
Certificate Courses
Provide in-depth knowledge in a specialised field and lead to a recognised certificate. Many Programmes also award ECTS credits or CPD/CPE credits.
Certified Expert programmes
Arepecialised programmes designed for international professionals, often delivered through e-learning or blended-learning formats lead to a recognised certificate.
Executive Diploma and Professional Diploma programmes
Acomprehensive learning experiences consisting of multiple modules and the opportunity to earn up to 60 ECTS credits, lead to a recognised diploma.
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WHO THE OFFERING IS DESIGNED FOR

Our seminars and certificate programmes are aimed at specialists and managers from all sectors who wish to take an active role in shaping their career development. A Frankfurt School Executive Education programme may be particularly beneficial if you:
 

A  programme may be particularly beneficial if you:

  • are preparing for a leadership role or looking to take on greater responsibility, 
  • want to expand and deepen your professional expertise, 
  • need to comply with regulatory requirements or keep pace with industry developments, 
  • want to take the next step in your career, 
  • value access to a strong professional network, 
  • are looking for a premium executive education experience that fits around your work schedule. 
     

The programmes are designed for different career stages.

  • Selected e-learning programmes are suitable for apprentices, graduates, and early-career professionals. 
  • Our seminars and certificate courses are designed for participants ranging from experienced professionals to senior specialists to team leaders, executives and board members. 
  • For current and aspiring supervisory board members, we offer specialised Corporate Governance & Board Services Programmes.  
  • Selected programmes are also tailored to the needs of career changers. 
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Brochure

Discover the Frankfurt School’s Executive Education programmes in our brochure.

Discover the Frankfurt School’s Executive Education programmes in our brochure.

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COURSE FINDER

Find the right programme with our Course Finder.

FAQ

Frankfurt School is recognised as one of Germany’s leading research-driven business schools. In international rankings, it consistently ranks among the top institutions in Germany for research output. Close collaboration with our research centers and distinguished faculty ensures that the latest insights and developments are continuously integrated into our executive education portfolio, keeping our programmes highly relevant and up to date.

Our Course Finder allows you to search and filter programmes based on your specific interests, career stage and learning objectives, making it easy to identify the programme that best fits your professional development goals.

Frankfurt School Executive & Professional Education offers a variety of learning formats. Depending on the programmes, formats may be individually or combined.

On Campus

Classes take place on Frankfurt School’s campus or at selected locations. Personal interaction with faculty and fellow participants is a central part of the learning experience.

Live Online

Programmes are delivered in virtual classrooms, allowing participants to learn from anywhere while benefiting from direct interaction with faculty and peers.

Blended Learning

Blended learning combines self-paced online study with live online sessions and/or on-campus modules, offering maximum flexibility for working professionals.

E-Learning

E-learning programmes enable participants to learn independently, at  their own pace and without fixed class schedule.

Our seminars and certificate programmes are designed for professionals and leaders at every career stages who want to actively shape their professional development. They are particularly suitable for individuals preparing for leadership roles, seeking greater responsibility, or aiming to deepen their subject-matter expertise.

They are also ideal for professionals who need to meet regulatory requirements, stay informed about current developments, or strategically advance their careers. Participants additionally benefit from access to a strong professional network and flexible learning formats that fit alongside professional commitments.

Our Programmes are generally less suitable for individuals seeking purely technical skills training, such as standalone Excel or Python courses.

Open programmes are available for individual professionals, executives, and private participants. They are also frequently used by HR departments and talent managers seeking  to develop employees or teams through established learning opportunities.

Corporate programmes, by contrast, are tailored specifically to an organisation’s needs. Working closely with our clients, we analyse the organisation’s context,define clear learning objectives and design a customised learning journey. The resulting programme aligns content, format and methodology with the organisation’s strategic priorities and target audience.

FATMA DIRKES

Vice-President of Frankfurt School / 
Head of Executive & Professional Education

+49 69 154 008 - 619
f.dirkes@fs.de

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