Executive Education

Yes – our Open Executive Education programmes focus on professional experience and ambition, not formal qualifications. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds – and your career track record is what counts.

If you’re not sure which programme is right for you, we’re here to guide you. Simply book a call with one of our programme advisors – they’ll ask about your experience and your goals and help you identify the programme that’s the best fit. 

Email: programmeadvisor@vlerick.com to schedule a call. 

When you choose Vlerick, you choose the number one business school in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, according to the Financial Times ranking. We’re also part of the 1% of business schools worldwide who are triple accredited – recognising the quality and standards of our teaching and research. 

But the Vlerick difference goes even further. Choosing Vlerick means joining a lifelong community of peers, faculty and industry leaders from around the world. It means embarking on a hands-on learning journey that’s rooted in real business. And it means making an impact – on your career, your organisation and on society.  

Our students and alumni are our greatest ambassadors – if you’d like to chat to them about their experiences, we’d be happy to connect you. 

We’re all about creating impact – and our learning approach is designed to have an immediate impact on you. You start with solid academic insights – then translate them into action through business simulations, discussions, role play and other interactive experiences. And you have opportunities to apply what you learn to your own organisation.

There’s no fixed deadline for registering. As long as there are places available, you can join the programme. However, some programmes fill up many weeks before the start date, so we recommend registering as early as possible to secure your place. Please bear in mind that we can’t hold a place for you if you haven’t registered.

Your fee covers tuition, learning materials and access to our online learning platform. You’ll also get lunch and coffee breaks when you’re on campus, to keep you energised and connected. Your fee does not include any travel, accommodation or other personal expenses. 

You’ll usually get your invoice six weeks before your programme starts. If you need it sooner for internal approval or budgeting, just mention this in your registration form – and we’ll be happy to accommodate. You must pay your fees before your programme starts. 

A typical on-campus day runs from 9am to around 5-6pm, giving you a full day of interactive learning and opportunities to network.

Our programmes are held on one of our campuses in Brussels, Ghent or Leuven. Visit our campus info pages for more details and directions.

When you miss a day, you miss key content and an opportunity to network with peers. You can’t retake any modules you miss – and to comply with GDPR, we don’t record live sessions. So we strongly recommend participating in every module, so you get maximum value from your investment in the programme. 

To receive your certificate, you must attend at least 80% of the sessions (and complete the in-company project if that’s part of your programme).  

No. Our Open Executive Education programmes are built around active, hands-on learning, not tests. 

Yes. When you successfully complete the programme, you’ll receive a digital certificate – a mark of achievement from a triple-accredited, internationally recognised business school. To get your digital certificate, you must attend at least 80% of the sessions (and complete the in-company project if that’s part of your programme).  

Please read our cancellation policy before you register – you can find it in our terms & conditions.