The Brandcenter’s Executive Education division, BCX, features online courses for working professionals and all other curious minds looking to expand their knowledge at the premier institution for creative problem-solvers.
ABOUT BCX
BCX executive education programs are for creators and innovators of all levels who want to address the challenges of today's ever-evolving demands across a variety of creative industries.
- All programs are open-enrollment, featuring instruction from accomplished Brandcenter alumni, faculty, and our extended network of distinguished industry leaders.
- You're a busy professional. That's why all BCX programs are delivered in easily accessible virtual formats with synchronous and asynchronous options to accommodate schedules and time zones.
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Programs
BCX offers professional development for people at any stage of their career, providing participants with a platform to achieve their goals. The programs are designed for those looking to sharpen leadership skills, learn new software, gain a better perspective on inclusive work practices, or even make a career pivot.
Motion Design with Adobe After Effects
June 7 - 18, 2021
Adobe After Effects is the industry standard for creating animated assets. Creatives should understand the motion design and animation power of After Effects to execute on concepts and communicate ideas.
Design as a Catalyst for Change
June 21 - July 30, 2021
Understand what differentiates high-performing design organizations and unlock new approaches, processes, methods, and tools to help build world-class platforms, products, and services.
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3D Rendering with Adobe Dimension
July 12 - 23, 2021
3D graphics and animation are a part of nearly every aspect of our lives now. Adobe Dimension is an easy-to-use application that will get you acquainted with the 3-dimensional world while making beautiful renderings of products along the way.
Strategic & Cultural Leadership Series
August 2 - September 10, 2021
Everyone, regardless of pedigree or background, has original and unique qualifications to make organizations more human, relatable, and diverse. Learn to manage strategically, lead effectively and inspire a positive culture for your employees.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Creating a Lens That Matters
September 13 - October 22, 2021
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are at the forefront of society’s attention. It is imperative that business leaders are equipped with the knowledge and skills to address the current and future challenges they will face.
Stay Tuned: New programs will continually be added
Be sure to fill out the interest form below to stay up to date on new program offerings.
Contact Us
Matt Jernigan
bcx@vcu.edu
804-828-3237
Custom Programs
BCX also consults with companies to design custom employee, management, and leadership development programs. In consultation with the Director of Special Programs, BCX offers a unique, individualized process curating inimitable content tailored to the company’s specific needs and executive education goals. Please reach out to bcx@vcu.edu if you are interested in a custom program.
Policies and FAQs
For more information about BCX policies, click here.
All programs are solely offered in virtual formats at this time. We know Zoom fatigue is strong these days, so each program offers material that can be consumed whenever is convenient for you in addition to live Zoom calls with the whole class. Once it is safe to hold programs in-person we will begin to introduce programs with instruction on-campus at the Brandcenter in addition to virtual offerings.
New programs will continually be added, which will include brand new programs and additional sections of current offerings. Be sure to fill out the BCX interest form to stay up-to-date on new programs.
BCX offers professional development for people at any stage of their career, providing you a platform to achieve your goals. The programs are designed for individuals looking to sharpen leadership skills, learn new software, or make a career pivot.
After completing a BCX program, attendees will receive a certificate of completion, enhanced understanding of the program material, and a new network of professional colleagues.
The registration fee varies for each program. BCX offers a 10% early bird discount (four weeks prior to each program start date), and Brandcenter alumni will get a 10% discount regardless of when they register. For alumni, simply indicate your graduation year and concentration upon registering. (10% maximum discount per participant) Click on a program above for more information, including pricing details.
Of course. If two programs you’re interested in have overlapping dates and times, please email bcx@vcu.edu to inquire about how enrollment would work for both programs.
Please refer to our Policies page for more information regarding our refund and cancellation policies.
Program duration is different depending on the topic, but programs can vary in length from a few days to several weeks. However, most live sessions will be no longer than two hours at a time.