About Programme

The professionals advancing today aren't necessarily the deepest experts. They’re the ones working at the intersection of strategy, technology, and leadership—with the perspective and in-demand business skills to solve big problems, influence across teams, and drive change.

Catalyst: The Leadership Accelerator is an integrated leadership development program designed to help ambitious professionals stand out and get ahead. Rather than teaching AI, finance, strategy, innovation, and leadership separately, Catalyst shows you how they work together to prepare you for larger, more strategic opportunities.

Programme Content

Six-month virtual leadership program, including faculty-led live and video lectures

World-renowned UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and Berkeley Executive Education faculty

Practical applications of AI tools, including a personal AI playbook

One-on-one meetings with learning facilitators to help connect learning to personal context and support work on capstone project

Practical exercises to apply tools and skills

Small-team exercises, discussions, activities, and feedback

Interactive simulations to apply training takeaways

Exclusive network-building opportunities, including a two-day in-person graduation on the UC Berkeley Haas campus

Access to the program alumni community

Catalyst: The Leadership Accelerator Certificate of Completion

Programme Audience

Mid-level professionals ready to move beyond functional expertise into broader leadership roles

Individual contributors and managers preparing for larger strategic responsibilities

Professionals in marketing, operations, finance, HR, and other business functions seeking broader business capabilities

Professionals without an MBA looking for a practical alternative to build business credibility

Career-focused professionals who want to future-proof their careers in an AI-driven economy

Busy working professionals seeking a flexible, high-impact learning experience that fits alongside work and life

Programme Benefits

Think More Strategically

Apply Berkeley's Innovation Cycle and AI-powered thinking to move ideas from opportunity to scalable business solutions.

Build Business Credibility

Develop the financial, strategic, and business acumen needed to make stronger decisions and confidently contribute beyond your functional expertise.

Put AI to Work

Develop fluency in AI for business and build your personal AI playbook to accelerate research, improve decision-making, and create practical value in your day-to-day work.