Phuoc D. Nguyen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree from Ho Chi Minh City Open University in 1995; a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree from the University of Bolton, England, U.K. in 2010; a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Leadership in 2018 (30 credit hours, 2-year, full-time studies without  summer break on the DSL Program schedule in the United States, CAGS is a post-masters specialist degree in the structure of the U.S. education system) and a Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) Degree in 2019 (60 credit hours, 4-year, full-time studies without summer break on the DSL Program schedule in the United States, a 3.53/4.0 GPA, Dr. Phuoc D. Nguyen completed the DSL Program ahead of schedule in 3.4 years instead of 4 years), Strategic Leadership Major, Individualized Concentration with an emphasis in Strategic Foresight and Servant Leadership from Regent University, Doctor of Strategic Leadership degree is a professional doctorate [Professional doctorates are equivalent to a PhD but have a focus on a specific professional context. Once you have completed your professional doctorate you will have the title of doctor (University of Leicester, Leicester, England, UK). A doctoral degree is the highest degree you can obtain in the United States. The most common forms are: Research or academic degrees (PhDs). Professional doctoral degrees. So, what’s the difference between a PhD and a professional doctoral degree? Although they sound similar, they are two different types of programs, each suited to a particular type of student.  A Doctor of Philosophy is an academic, research-based degree in which the main goal is to develop advanced research skills and create new knowledge to share with others. In contrast, a professional doctorate, or a professional degree, is focused on the advanced practice of knowledge and skills, making it a degree for those who are more professionally oriented. While these programs also help to develop research skills, the main focus is to apply knowledge to industry to solve new and emerging problems. (Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA)].

“Servant leadership is taught at many colleges and universities around the world and is the focus of numerous independent coaches, trainers, and consultants. In the United States, Gonzaga University and Regent University are recognized as prominent leaders in this area because of the academic attention they have given to servant leadership.” (Northouse, 2016: 242). Regent University is one of 439 U.S. National Universities (U.S. News & World Report). In addition, the United States is also home to several thousands of regional universities, national liberal arts colleges, and regional colleges.

Both the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Leadership and Doctor of Strategic Leadership Degree from Regent University and a Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Bolton are accredited by the Vietnam Education Quality Management Agency under the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training. Accreditation Certificate No. 05204/2023/TS for the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Leadership and Doctor of Strategic Leadership Degree from Regent University. Accreditation Certificate No. 05203/2023/ThS for the Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Bolton.

Additionally, Dr. Nguyen has a Certificate of 9001 Lead Auditor/Auditor from QMS Certification Service, Australia, a Certificate of SA8000 Lead Auditor/Auditor from Social Accountability International (SAI), U.S., and ISO 9001 certificates from QMC, Malaysia. Furthermore, he also has other America’s profesional certificates along with several Vietnam’s national professional diplomas and certificates.