The Collaboration Code
Strategies and Science to Shift Conflict and Change into Collaboration and Community
Earn a Certificate with Multiple Universities
(and Eligible for Employer Tuition Assistance Benefit)!
Through Elevate, a multi-university partnership with Spectrum Knowledge and the University of California, Office of the President—MESA, participants earn both a college-accredited certificate and a graded transcript, along with degree-bearing units (transferable for most Certification Renewals and Continuing Education requirements)!
Program Overview
- U.S. employees spend about 2.8 hours per week dealing with workplace conflict, costing roughly $359 billion annually in paid hours. 85% report experiencing workplace conflict.
- Many transformation efforts fail when there is not enough engagement from employees or support from leadership. Research shows that their efforts fail about 70% of the time, emphasizing the need for behavior-aware approaches.
The Collaboration Code equips leaders to navigate the complex intersections of conflict, change, and culture with precision and purpose. Grounded in behavioral science and organizational strategy, it provides actionable frameworks to decode dynamics, channel conflicts into collaboration and innovation, and create connections with cross-cultural communities as a competitive advantage. Participants gain the insight and Tools to align teams, deepen trust, and build ecosystems of cooperation that extend beyond their own organizations.
Course Topics Include:
- Culture of Conflict: Build awareness of how workplace norms, behaviors, and beliefs shape conflict—and learn how to transform tension into insight and progress. Resolve conflict strategically to transform “us vs. them” into “us vs. the problem.”
- Culture of Change: Reframe disruption as an opportunity by leading with clear narratives, empathy, and adaptive communication. Navigate change with resilience to turn resistance into growth.
- Culture of Collaboration: Strengthen voice, trust, and mutual accountability across silos through intentional communication and shared problem-solving. Master tough decision-making to align actions with values under pressure.
- Culture of Community: Create belonging across teams and industries by connecting people, purpose, and performance into one unified culture. Activate cross-industry community to build bridges across functions and external networks.
Program Benefits + Uniqueness
This program offers a unique educational experience comprised of four strategic dimensions and deliverables:
Earn a Certificate with Multiple Universities
(and Eligible for Employer Tuition Assistance Benefit)!
Through Elevate, a multi-university partnership with Spectrum Knowledge and the University of California, Office of the President—MESA, participants earn both a college-accredited certificate and a graded transcript, along with degree-bearing units (transferable for most Certification Renewals and Continuing Education requirements)!
Signature Bonus: Optional Advising & Coaching with Executives (ACE) Sessions
These optional sessions take place after the official class ends. We’ll share dates with you soon!
Renew Certifications with Job-Related Skills
Applicable toward certification renewals, including PMP®, PE, Lean Six Sigma, and more. Our course relates to your job roles, as it focuses on leadership development with the stated learning outcomes.
Publication Opportunities
Gain opportunities to share your insights in Elevate’s publications.
Program Benefits + Uniqueness
This program offers a unique educational experience comprised of four strategic dimensions and deliverables:
Earn a Certificate with Multiple Universities
(and Eligible for Employer Tuition Assistance Benefit)!
Through Elevate, a multi-university partnership with Spectrum Knowledge and the University of California, Office of the President—MESA, participants earn both a college-accredited certificate and a graded transcript, along with degree-bearing units (transferable for most Certification Renewals and Continuing Education requirements)!
Experiential & Interactive Learning with Executive
Advisors and Ongoing Networking
Your unique learning experience includes:
2-Day In-Person
Led by key Elevate faculty and featuring esteemed executive senior leaders as guest speakers.
One 1:1 Individual and Confidential Advising & Coaching with an Executive (ACE) Session
50+ Executive Guest Speakers & Advisors
(on top of World-Class Elevate Executive Faculty)!
Executive Mixer
Confirmed executives listed below.
Executive Advising Mixers + Content
Zoom breakouts with intimate, small group, executive-led discussions.
Renew Certifications with Job-Related Skills
Applicable toward certification renewals, including PMP®, PE, Lean Six Sigma, and more. Our course relates to your job roles, as it focuses on leadership development with the stated learning outcomes.
Publication Opportunities
Gain opportunities to share your insights in Elevate’s publications.
50+
Executive Guest Speakers & Advisors
(on top of World-Class Elevate Executive Faculty)!
See List Below
Earn a Certificate with Multiple Universities
(and Eligible for Employer Tuition Assistance Benefit)!
Through Elevate, a multi-university partnership with Spectrum Knowledge and the University of California, Office of the President—MESA, participants earn both a college-accredited certificate and a graded transcript, along with degree-bearing units (transferable for most Certification Renewals and Continuing Education requirements)!
Upcoming Courses
All locations connect in three shared virtual sessions.
This creates a cross-industry advisory community for all cohorts.
📅 Thu & Fri, September 24 & 25, 2026
📍 Rockville, Maryland
🕒 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
🎓 Individual Course, 2 Degree Credits
💳 $4,900
📅 Fri & Sat, October 9 & 10, 2026
📍 St. Louis, Missouri
🕒 Fri: 1PM–7PM | Sat: 8AM–3PM CT
🎓 Individual Course, 2 Degree Credits
💳 $4,900
📅 Thu & Fri, October 22 & 23, 2026
📍 Anaheim, California
🕒 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT
🎓 Individual Course, 2 Degree Credits
💳 $4,900
📅 Wed & Thu, October 28 & 29, 2026
📍 Northern California
🕒 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT
🎓 Individual Course, 2 Degree Credits
💳 $4,900
📅 October 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, & 28, 2026
📍 Virtual, Live on Zoom
🕒 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT
🎓 Individual Course, 1 Degree Credit
💳 $2,400 ($2,200 Partner/Non-Profit)
📅 Thu & Fri, October 22 & 23, 2026
📍 Anaheim, California
🕒 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT
🎓 Individual Course, 2 Degree Credits
💳 $4,900
Meet the Faculty
Executive Advisors
Executive Advisors will join the three virtual follow-on sessions (see dates in the Program Format), allowing participants to network with them in Zoom breakout rooms. Some may also join in person locally.
Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Insight
Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Insight
Behavioral Health Director, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Early Developmental Screening Program (EDSP),
Kaiser Permanente
Behavioral Health Director, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Early Developmental Screening Program (EDSP),
Kaiser Permanente
Executive Director, MESA
University of California, Office of the President
Executive Director, MESA
University of California, Office of the President
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) (Retired),
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Member, Board of Trustees,
The Aerospace Corporation
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) (Retired),
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Member, Board of Trustees,
The Aerospace Corporation
Vice President of Clinical IT Solution Delivery, Providence Health, Providence
Vice President of Clinical IT Solution Delivery, Providence Health, Providence
Director, Nuclear Materials Integration Division, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Director, Nuclear Materials Integration Division, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Executive Director, Kaiser Permanente
Executive Director, Kaiser Permanente
Senior Director, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Senior Director, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Acting Deputy Director, NOAA Center for Artificial Intelligence
Acting Deputy Director, NOAA Center for Artificial Intelligence
Vice President of Engineering for the Government Services Division, Boeing Global Services, The Boeing Company
Vice President of Engineering for the Government Services Division, Boeing Global Services, The Boeing Company
Faculty, City of Hope
Faculty, City of Hope
IDT&S E&PS Director Product Support, The Boeing Company
IDT&S E&PS Director Product Support, The Boeing Company
Director, Strategy & Business Development, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Director, Strategy & Business Development, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Senior Director, Field D&I, Asian Segment, Northwestern Mutual
Senior Director, Field D&I, Asian Segment, Northwestern Mutual
Director of Digital Platforms & AI Adoption, Motorola Solutions
Director of Digital Platforms & AI Adoption, Motorola Solutions
Program Manager, U.S. Department of the Army
Program Manager, U.S. Department of the Army
Deputy Program Manager, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Deputy Program Manager, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
DEIAB & EEO Officer, Environmental & Social Justice Director – Executive Division, California Public Utilities Commission
DEIAB & EEO Officer, Environmental & Social Justice Director – Executive Division, California Public Utilities Commission
Sr. Product Manager, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Sr. Product Manager, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Vice President Industry Strategy, Siemens Government Technologies
Vice President Industry Strategy, Siemens Government Technologies
Vice President, PayPal
Vice President, PayPal
Director of Transmission and Substation Engineering, Southern California Edison
Director of Transmission and Substation Engineering, Southern California Edison
Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Ultra Intelligence and Communications
Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Ultra Intelligence and Communications
VP Programs Quality and Engineering (Retired), Northrop Grumman Corporation
VP Programs Quality and Engineering (Retired), Northrop Grumman Corporation
Supervisory Project Portfolio Manager, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Supervisory Project Portfolio Manager, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Senior Director, Sales Enablement & Operations, Sales Strategy & Operations, Kaiser Permanente
Senior Director, Sales Enablement & Operations, Sales Strategy & Operations, Kaiser Permanente
Director, Career Center, University of California, Riverside
Director, Career Center, University of California, Riverside
Executive Director Digital Engineering, The Boeing Company
Executive Director Digital Engineering, The Boeing Company
Sector Vice President of Quality and Mission Assurance (Retired), Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems
Sector Vice President of Quality and Mission Assurance (Retired), Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems
Deputy Associate Solicitor, U. S. Department of Labor
Deputy Associate Solicitor, U. S. Department of Labor
Senior Policy Analyst, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Senior Policy Analyst, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
EEO Chief, Former U.S. Department of Agriculture
EEO Chief, Former U.S. Department of Agriculture
Chief of Staff, Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Chief of Staff, Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Application Delivery Services – Technical Shared Services & Delivery (TSSD), Sr. Director of Demand Management, Governance, & SharePoint Svcs, Kaiser Permanente
Application Delivery Services – Technical Shared Services & Delivery (TSSD), Sr. Director of Demand Management, Governance, & SharePoint Svcs, Kaiser Permanente
Asst Admin Ops SCPMG • Medical Office Administration, Kaiser Permanente
Asst Admin Ops SCPMG • Medical Office Administration, Kaiser Permanente
Lead, People & Talent, Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School | Board Chair, The Langley School | Founder, Leaders & Levers
Lead, People & Talent, Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School | Board Chair, The Langley School | Founder, Leaders & Levers
AI Technology Enablement, Product Management, Verizon Business Group
AI Technology Enablement, Product Management, Verizon Business Group
Executive Director of Software Engineering, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, The Boeing Company
Executive Director of Software Engineering, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, The Boeing Company
Senior Partnerships Officer, Ed Advancement
Senior Partnerships Officer, Ed Advancement
Senior Vice President of Workforce Engagement & Impact, Pacific Clinics
Senior Vice President of Workforce Engagement & Impact, Pacific Clinics
Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, PetCo
Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, PetCo
Founder I Strategy & Business Advisor, KLuu & Co. | TruuBridge Funding
Founder I Strategy & Business Advisor, KLuu & Co. | TruuBridge Funding
Interim Deputy Director, MESA University of California, Office of the President
Interim Deputy Director, MESA University of California, Office of the President
Assistant Director, Strategic Communications, MESA University of California, Office of the President
Assistant Director, Strategic Communications, MESA University of California, Office of the President
Chief Executive Officer / Founder, MfgChainX | Senior Vice President Global Technical Operations (Retired), The Boeing Company | Sector Vice President, Global Operations/ Executive Leadership Team (Retired), Northop Grumman Corporation
Chief Executive Officer / Founder, MfgChainX | Senior Vice President Global Technical Operations (Retired), The Boeing Company | Sector Vice President, Global Operations/ Executive Leadership Team (Retired), Northop Grumman Corporation
System Director of Hace Program, Health Access and Comminity Enrichment, City of Hope
System Director of Hace Program, Health Access and Comminity Enrichment, City of Hope
Medical Director and Chief of Staff, Kaiser Permanente
Medical Director and Chief of Staff, Kaiser Permanente
Vice President of Quality, Henkel – Adhesive Technologies
Vice President of Quality, Henkel – Adhesive Technologies
Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration
Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration
Chief Marketing Officer, Covered California
Chief Marketing Officer, Covered California
Senior Director – Facilities Technology Solutions, SCAL and Hawaii IT Capital Project Delivery, Kaiser Permanente
Senior Director – Facilities Technology Solutions, SCAL and Hawaii IT Capital Project Delivery, Kaiser Permanente
Portfolio Director, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Portfolio Director, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Senior Director, HPRRM, Kaiser Permanente
Senior Director, HPRRM, Kaiser Permanente
Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives, Corporate CTO office HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries)
Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives, Corporate CTO office HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries)
Board Chair, Strategic Partnerships, National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
Board Chair, Strategic Partnerships, National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
Chief Nursing Officer, AMGA, Kaiser Permanente
Chief Nursing Officer, AMGA, Kaiser Permanente
Sr Director, Programs, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Sr Director, Programs, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Faculty, Elevate | Former Executive at Multiple Fortune 500s
Faculty, Elevate | Former Executive at Multiple Fortune 500s
Director, Revenue Generation and Renewals, EdAssist by Bright Horizons
Director, Revenue Generation and Renewals, EdAssist by Bright Horizons
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Duke University Health System
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Duke University Health System
Sr. Director of Business Development, Center for International Medicine Program, City of Hope
Sr. Director of Business Development, Center for International Medicine Program, City of Hope
Director of Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, United Ways of California
Director of Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, United Ways of California
Medical Director – Operating Rooms; Cardio-Thoracic Anesthesiolgist, Virginia Hospital Center
Medical Director – Operating Rooms; Cardio-Thoracic Anesthesiolgist, Virginia Hospital Center
Vice President, Care at Home for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals’ Southern California and Hawaii Markets, Kaiser Permanente
Vice President, Care at Home for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals’ Southern California and Hawaii Markets, Kaiser Permanente
Assistant Chief Family Medicine, Kaiser Permanente | Immediate Past President, Orange County Medical Association
Assistant Chief Family Medicine, Kaiser Permanente | Immediate Past President, Orange County Medical Association
President, Pacific College
President, Pacific College
President, WuWu Inc. | Senior Managing Director, Head of Business Excellence & Enablement, TIAA (Retired)
President, WuWu Inc. | Senior Managing Director, Head of Business Excellence & Enablement, TIAA (Retired)
Team Lead, Instrument Design Laboratory, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Team Lead, Instrument Design Laboratory, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Vice President (Retired), Northrop Grumman Corporation
Vice President (Retired), Northrop Grumman Corporation
Tuition Support & Reimbursement
Secure your spot with no upfront payment required.
We offer tuition deferment/financial aid, early bird rates, and tuition reimbursement guidance through your employer.
1
Register for Your
Chosen Program
No upfront payment required.
No cancellation fees—full flexibility.
Go to the Elevate website and complete the registration form for your chosen course.
2
Apply for Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement/Vouchers
Log in to your tuition portal.
Submit the course, review your organization’s requirements (e.g., manager approval, payment options, annual benefit limits), and wait for approval.
3
Attend & Complete
the Program
Join the class, participate fully, and complete the program.
Upon completion, you’ll receive your transcript, ledger, and certificates from Pacific College.
4
Submit for
Reimbursement
Submit the documents to your tuition portal for reimbursement or direct payment, per your company’s policy.
NOTES:
- Not all organizations require manager approval.
- Be sure to check your annual benefit limit, payment methods, and repayment options.
- This course provides degree-bearing units in Business Administration.
- Transcripts, certificates, and receipts will be issued by Pacific College, a WASC-accredited institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
For assistance or questions, email us at info.411@spectrumknowledge.com
Who are the courses for?
Our programs are designed for professionals at all levels, including individual contributors and managers.
Is there upfront tuition or tuition deferment/financial aid?
There is no upfront tuition — we invoice after course transcripts are issued. We’ve made arrangements with our generous college partner so you can submit for your organization’s tuition assistance or reimbursement and remit payment to the college afterward.
We also offer upfront payment options and accept vouchers from corporate programs such as EdAssist.
What does tuition include?
- Transcript with grade from an accredited college
- Degree-bearing units, transferable for most Certification Renewals and Continuing Education requirements
- Certificate from Elevate, a multi-university partnership with Spectrum Knowledge and the University of California, Office of the President—MESA
- Receipt for tuition
- Course materials
- Customized report summarizing learning outcomes
Do you offer Degree Units or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward Certification Renewals?
We offer degree units, which can be transferred to graduate and undergraduate degree programs. Degree-bearing units can be converted into CEUs because they meet higher accreditation and academic standards. However, CEUs cannot be converted into degree units, as they do not carry academic credit toward a college or university degree.
Are the courses in-person or online?
We offer both options. In-person sessions are held at designated venues, and online sessions are conducted via Zoom.
Is there a maximum class size?
Yes, class sizes are limited to ensure interactive learning. You’ll be notified if a class is full when you register.
How do I register?
Simply complete the online registration form on our website. You can register for one course or the entire series.
What happens if I miss a day?
You can still attend and benefit from the remaining sessions, though we encourage full attendance for the best experience.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Yes. If you need to cancel or move your registration, let us know as soon as possible so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Why is my SSN and birthdate required?
Because our programs are offered through an accredited college, your Social Security number and birthdate are required to award official, degree-bearing academic units. These units hold more value than standard certificates or CEUs since they can transfer to undergraduate and graduate degree programs at many institutions, including other accredited ones.
Colleges and universities are required by their accreditation bodies to collect this information to maintain academic integrity and proper student recordkeeping. To protect your data, we use a HIPAA-compliant system — a higher security standard than most colleges and universities — so your information remains fully encrypted and confidential.
This process ensures you receive transferable, accredited academic credit that can advance your education and career far beyond a typical professional certificate.
The Collaboration Code