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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  • Dec 09, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024
    Navy Senior Leader Seminar (NSLS)
    Location: Online

    The Navy Senior Leader Seminar (NSLS) provides senior officers (O6/O5), senior civilians (GS-15) and Fleet/Force Command Master Chiefs with an intensive five-day executive education program that introduces the latest "best practices" in strategic planning.


  • Jan 13, 2025 to Jan 16, 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.


  • Jan 27, 2025 to Jan 31, 2025
    Navy Senior Leader Seminar (NSLS)
    Location: NPS, Monterey, CA

    The Navy Senior Leader Seminar (NSLS) provides senior officers (O6/O5), senior civilians (GS-15) and Fleet/Force Command Master Chiefs with an intensive five-day executive education program that introduces the latest "best practices" in strategic planning.


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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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Course Calendar

December 9, 2024 to December 13, 2024
Navy Senior Leader Seminar (NSLS)
January 13, 2025 to January 16, 2025
Leadership and Communication for Managerial Success (LCMS)
January 27, 2025 to January 31, 2025
Navy Senior Leader Seminar (NSLS)
February 3, 2025 to February 6, 2025
Strategic Communication Workshop (SCW)
March 10, 2025 to March 14, 2025
Navy Senior Leader Seminar (NSLS)