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.
The inaugural BCX programs are complete for 2021; new programs will be available in 2022. Please complete our interest form to stay informed on new program offerings.
Custom Programs
BCX consults with companies to design custom programs for employees, management, leadership, and creative teams. BCX offers a unique, individualized process tailored to your company’s specific needs and executive education goals. If you're interested in exploring options for a custom program, fill out this interest form and the BCX team will be in touch with you in 1-3 business days.
Policies and FAQs
For more information about BCX policies, click here.
All programs are solely offered in virtual formats at this time. Each program offers material that can be consumed whenever is convenient for you in addition to live Zoom calls with the whole class. When we are able to hold programs in-person (per the university Covid guidelines) we will begin to introduce instruction on-campus at the Brandcenter in addition to virtual offerings.
New programs will be added each summer, which will include brand new topics 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)
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.