The Management Development Program, also know as MDP, is not just a program but an experience. Through live instruction as well as online components, MDP is designed to help practice, office and optical managers gain the confidence and business expertise they need to positively impact their eye care practice. This comprehensive 6-month experience combines live instruction with distance learning, personalized coaching and project-based learning initiatives to teach people skills and business strategies that managers can use to immediately improve practice performance.
Upcoming class dates
*** Please note that the person attending the class will need to be logged into their accounts for proper enrollment.*** The three live sessions are held in Dallas, Texas, except where noted, and begin each day promptly at 8:30 AM. The second day of the live sessions concludes at 4 PM to allow adequate time for return flights. Once the attendee is enrolled in the class of their choice, a welcome letter will be emailed to them outlining class logistics and hotel/travel recommendations. **Changes from live to virtual sessions due to COVID-19 regulations, are possible. For additional information and specifical class inquiries please contact info@ecpu.com.| Class | Session 1 | Session 2 | Capstone | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Mar 31 - Apr 1, 2021 | Jun 30 - Jul 1, 2021 | Sep 22 - Sep 23, 2021 | **Session 1 Virtual. Capstone at VEW, in Las Vegas |
| 55 | Aug 3 - Aug 4, 2021 | Oct 27 - Oct 28, 2021 | Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2021 | **Reserved for Vision Source. Session 1 at Exchange |
| 56 | Oct 6 - Oct 7, 2021 | Dec 15 - Dec 16, 2021 | Mar 9 - Mar 10, 2022 | **Capstone held at SECO 2022 (New Orleans) |
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3 Months
6 Months
Live Instruction (2 Days)
Weekly Assignment, Activities, Reading and Coaching Sessions
(3 hours/week)
(3 hours/week)
Live Instruction (2 Days)
Weekly Assignment, Activities, Reading and Coaching Sessions
(3 hours/week)
(3 hours/week)
Live Instruction (2 Days)