Fractional Continuing Education Leadership Services

At MODRN Education, we offer Fractional Continuing Education Executive Director services to colleges and universities seeking to accelerate innovation in non-degree programming. Our experienced leaders work with your institution on a part-time, contract basis—providing the strategic expertise and operational support needed to plan, launch, scale, or optimize microcredentials, certificates, boot camps, and competency-based education pathways.

Why Choose Our Fractional Executive Director Services?

Deep Higher Education Experience

• More than a decade of experience working in and with higher education in administrative, academic, and consulting roles with deep understanding of the culture, organizational and leadership structures, policies, accreditation, financial aid, course development, enrollment management, professional and continuing education product development, strategy, and marketing.
• Proven success working across institutional types—large elite research universities, large online universities, state universities, small private institutions

Industry Partnership Leadership

• Extensive track record of building strategic alliances with industry associations, Fortune 500s, non-profits, and sector-specific corporate partners.
  
• Expertise in dual-branded product development, revenue-sharing models, and leveraging association networks for scale.

Market Research & Analysis

• Advanced market research capabilities including the use of industry-leading software provided through MODRN Education for:
  • Labor market analytics
  • Job and skills demand forecasting
  • Regional and national industry trends
  • Competitor benchmarking (including non-university providers)
  • Delivery of professional, data-driven reports that inform product development, pricing, and go-to-market strategy.

Workforce Education Product Development

• End-to-end design of non-credit and credit-bearing offerings:
  • Micro-credentials and stackable badges
  • Certificates and bootcamps
  • Custom B2B workforce programs
  • Alignment with industry certifications, CEU/CPE/PD requirements, and employer needs.

Go-to-Market Strategy & Portfolio Development

• Creation of comprehensive continuing education product portfolios tailored to your institution’s mission, market, and revenue goals.
  
• Expertise in:
  
  • Product-market fit analysis
  • Pricing strategies based on ROI, industry norms, and competitor offerings
  • B2B, B2C, and B2G outreach and sales models
  • Subscription, tiered, and partnership pricing frameworks

Technology & Tools

• Access to critical market research platforms, competitive analysis tools, and organizational outreach systems to ensure your institution stays ahead of the curve for half the cost. 
  
• Guidance on selecting and implementing best-in-class LMS, CRM, and e-commerce solutions for continuing education.

Organizational Learning & Change Management

• Facilitation of cross-campus collaboration, breaking down silos, and building buy-in across leadership, faculty, and staff for continuing education initiatives and products.
  
• Implementation of organizational learning practices to foster agility, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

What Sets Us Apart

• Agility & Innovation: We bring the mindset and tools of leading workforce education providers—industry associations, corporations, and platforms—directly to your institution.
  
• Transparency & Results: Clear, actionable reporting and full access to all data and analytics generated during our engagement.
  
• Scalable Impact: Whether you need a short-term strategic overhaul or ongoing executive leadership, our fractional model delivers C-suite value without the full-time cost.

Ready to Build the Future of Continuing Education?

Contact us today to discuss how our fractional executive director services can help your institution:

• Launch and scale high-impact workforce education products
• Forge powerful industry partnerships
• Leverage the right data and technology
• Achieve sustainable enrollment and revenue growth