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MIT Sloan Executive Education courses prepare executives, high-potential managers, and mid-career technical or business professionals from around the globe for their biggest challenges, equipping them with the tools needed to lead a team, manage a complex organization, or found a company. Fueled by the groundbreaking work of our faculty in such critical areas as systems thinking, finance, and leadership, participants leave our programs ready to take their careers to the next level.
We began offering Executive Certificates in 2006 with the launch of the Management and Leadership; Strategy and Innovation; and Technology Operations tracks. We are pleased to add the new Digital Business track to our portfolio. We look forward to offering more certificate options in the future.
With more than 90 short courses in our portfolio and courses being offered online, there has never been a better time to complete your Executive Certificate requirements.
How to earn an Executive Certificate
Enroll in the track(s) of your choice.
Navigate to the webpage for the Executive Certificate track of your choice. In the red bar at the bottom of the page, click "add to cart" and checkout. Please note that there is currently no cost to enroll in an Executive Certificate. You can enroll in a track at any time, before or after completing courses.
Select your courses.
Use the Course Finder or the Executive Certificate Planner to search for courses. Select three courses from the Executive Certificate track of your choice and a fourth course from any track. All courses must total at least 8 Executive Education Units (EEUs). At least 6 EEUs must be earned in your selected track.
Select your course formats.
Although self-paced online programs and Business Sprints can count toward the requirements, at least one course must be attended in person or live online.
Plan your schedule.
Although you have up to four years to complete your certificate requirements, many people choose to create an accelerated schedule. Use the Executive Certificate Planner to map out your plan. See a few sample plans designed around a central theme.
Select and enroll in your Executive Certificate track(s)
Digital Business — Courses in this track will help you deepen and broaden your digital skills, language, and confidence so that you can help your company find that competitive edge.
View sample plans to earn this certificate in about a month.
Management and Leadership —Elevate your leadership in a dynamic business world, whether that means understanding the implications of AI and analytics or strengthening your skills in negotiation and complex problem solving.
Strategy and Innovation —Learn breakthrough concepts that will help you discover new sources of profitability and deliver on great ideas. Accelerate corporate innovation, implement enterprise-wide transformation, bring new products to market, prepare for digital disruption, or all of the above.
View sample plans to earn this certificate in about a month.
Technology and Operations —Choose from a variety of courses designed to help you implement significant technological change, improve your operations strategy, make your supply chain more sustainable, and manage complex technical projects.
Benefits of earning an executive certificate.
An MIT Sloan Executive Certificate is formal recognition of your professional development and commitment to continuous learning. Pursuing an Executive Certificate enables you to further your business knowledge and skills on a schedule of your own design. In addition to the knowledge and immediately applicable frameworks you will gain by attending your selected courses, you will:
- Learn from MIT's world-renowned faculty; some of the world’s leading management thinkers
- Engage in hands-on, highly interactive learning experiences designed to solve real-world business issues
- Network with a global group of your peers from various industries and functions
- Receive a digital, verified version of your Executive Certificate (Smart Certificate) which you can post on LinkedIn
- Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on most additional courses and a 30% discount on the inaugural session of most in person and live online courses
- Be featured with a profile in the Executive Certificate Holder Community
- Be invited to join the private Executive Certificate Holder Group on LinkedIn
Earning an Executive Certificate with just one course
If you're looking for a fast path to an Executive Certificate, you may be interested in the following courses, which confer an Executive Certificate upon their completion:
- AI Executive Academy - Executive Certificate in Digital Business
- Global Executive Academy - Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership
What is the impact of an Executive Certificate? Hear from your peers.
“Between the four courses, although they were all very different, together they all fed into equipping you to prepare yourself, your firm, and your client for how business will look like in future within the digital revolution."
- Stephanie Smith, Senior Analyst, RSM US LLP
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“I made the determination that I wanted to continue my education, but I didn’t want to do it as just a one-off course where I pick a course here, pick a course there. I wanted to go somewhere that would help me to build skillsets together and come up with a strategy that didn’t just help me currently, but long-term. I looked at various options and MIT’s program just really stood out to me.”
- John Goodloe, Senior Director for Society Business Solutions, ACS
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“Every course I have taken has completely reconfigured my worldview. I want to make sure I’m training the firm for the next generation. Fifty-percent of our workforce is new due to changes that happened during the height of the pandemic... If you immerse yourself in the course, bring your full self, I guarantee you that you will be a better consultant, a better manager, a better CEO. It’s been mind-blowing.”
- David Sánchez Carmona, Creative Technologist, APCO
“I’ve had some amazing personal and professional successes, and I was looking for that next challenge. . . I discovered the ease of getting an Executive Certificate. I realized that you could study things you love that will help enhance your career. So it was very natural for me to pursue the Executive Certificate."
- Susan Sly, co-founder and co-CEO of RadiusAI, Inc.
Get Started
Map out your Executive Certificate with our Certificate Planner tool
Our Executive Certificate Planner helps you enroll in tracks, view your progress, download your certificate, and more! To access the Planner, simply log into your account and click on “Certificate Planner” in the header.
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Speak with a certificate plan advisor
If you would like to speak with a member of our team about creating the Executive Certificate plan that is right for you, schedule a meeting here. Please be sure to include the following details in the Calendly scheduling tool box entitled "Please share anything that will help prepare for our meeting.":
- Your current business challenges, goals and objectives
- The Executive Certificate track(s) you are interested in pursuing
- Topics you are interested in
- Time frame in which you would like to complete the Executive Certificate requirements (i.e. the full 4 years, 2 months, etc.)
- Any particular questions you would like answered during your meeting
Have questions?
Visit our FAQ page for answers to commonly asked questions. Additionally, you may email our Registration Team at [email protected] for assistance or schedule a time to speak with a team member.
Discover more Executive Certificate Holder profiles
Executive Certificate Holder Community
Upon successful completion of all Executive Certificate or ACE requirements, participants join a global network of executives who share a common interest in the science of management. Many opt to be featured in our online Certificate Holder Community. Meet them now.
You can also find more Executive Certificate Holder Profiles on our blog.
"I’m not naïve about what my MIT Sloan Executive Certificates have done for me. In addition to the skills and frameworks you can acquire, it’s important to realize that the reputation of MIT Sloan is very meaningful in the business world."
—Neil Ackerman, Senior Director of Global Supply Chain Advanced Planning and Innovation, Johnson & Johnson Read more
You may also be interested in ACE
We also offer an Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology (ACE) if you want an even more in-depth learning experience—including extra time with faculty and peers and additional time to experience the dynamic MIT ecosystem.
In addition to the benefits listed above for Executive Certificates, ACE Holders receive several additional benefits including MIT Sloan Affiliate Alumni status.
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Note: Participants of the Advanced Management Program (AMP) .earn an ACE upon completion of the month-long program.
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Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation
Strategy and Innovation
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MIT Sloan is world renowned for the development and advancement of strategic and innovative management methods and practices. Pursuing an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation will place you in the center of a global hub of invention and entrepreneurial thinking. Whether you want to harness an innovation ecosystem, revive mature products, or unleash the creative talent of your people, courses in this track will help you deliver on your goals.
What you will learn The Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation is an ideal option for business professionals and technical executives seeking strategic approaches to innovation, problem solving, and organizational transformation. Courses in this track introduce breakthrough concepts—many developed at MIT and taught by the very faculty that invented them—to help executives deliver on great ideas and successfully drive innovation throughout their organization.
For example, in Strategies for Sustainable Business , you’ll explore practical and proven approaches to drive sustainability solutions across your organization. If you are charged with leveraging strategic technology options for your company, Driving Strategic Innovation will help you manage the front-end of the innovation process and navigate increasingly unpredictable value chains. For founders of new ventures, Strategy for Startups provides key insights on scaling new businesses. And for those interested in encouraging corporate innovation in your organization or region, Accelerating Corporate Innovation provides a framework to leverage an innovation ecosystem approach. See all courses in t his track .
Who is this track for? An Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation is valuable to professionals who are charged with driving and delivering innovation in their organization, executives responsible for enterprise-wide transformation, leaders of customer experience, startup founders, and anyone seeking to make strong contributions to their companies' strategy, vision, and operational priorities.
Why earn an Executive Certificate from MIT Sloan? An Executive Certificate from MIT Sloan is an opportunity to take a deep dive into the topics that matter to you most. It is formal recognition of your professional development. And, as many executives, mid-career managers, and technical professionals attest, it can be a significant catalyst in your career. Deepen your executive skillset, get up to speed on timely business topics, or tailor your certificate to address specific challenges you face.
While you will receive a certificate of course completion at the conclusion of each individual course, our Executive Certificates are designed around a central track and consist of several courses.
Please see the "Requirements" tab for details on how to earn an Executive Certificate.
How to enroll Go to the red bar at the bottom of the page and click “add to cart.” When you are ready, checkout. There is no cost to enroll in an Executive Certificate, and you can enroll in a track at any time—before or after completing courses.
Questions? Schedule a call with us if you would like speak with a member of our team or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to common questions about our courses and certificates.
Hear why your peers chose to earn their Executive Certificate(s):
You can read blog post profiles of several Executive Certificate Holders under the Resources section at the bottom of this page.
Browse the Executive Certificate Community to meet business leaders who have earned one or more of our Executive Certificates.
How do you earn an Executive Certificate?
The benefits of an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate An MIT Sloan Executive Certificate is formal recognition of your professional development and commitment to continuous learning. Pursuing an Executive Certificate enables you to further your business knowledge and skills on a schedule of your own design. In addition to the knowledge and immediately applicable frameworks you will gain by attending your selected courses, you will:
- Learn from MIT's world-renowned faculty; some of the world’s leading management thinkers
- Engage in hands-on, highly interactive learning experiences designed to solve real-world business issues
- Network with a global group of your peers from various industries and functions
- Receive a digital, verified version of your Executive Certificate (Smart Certificate) which you can post on LinkedIn
- Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on most additional courses and a 30% discount on the inaugural session of most in person and live online courses
- Be featured with a profile in the Executive Certificate Holder Community
- Be invited to join the private Executive Certificate Holder Group on LinkedIn
Since you select the courses that best fit your learning objectives and schedule, there are many ways to earn your Executive Certificate. Some people like to schedule back-to-back courses to complete the requirements in the shortest possible time frame while others plan around a specific topic area.
Sample plans
- Innovator's DNA: Mastering Five Skills for Innovative Disruption (Strategy and Innovation)
- Innovating in Existing Markets: Reviving Mature Products and Services (Strategy and Innovation)
- Marketing Innovation (Strategy and Innovation)
- Implementing Enterprise-Wide Transformation (Strategy and Innovation) ADD TO CART
- Building Game-Changing Organizations: Aligning Purpose, Performance, and People (Strategy and Innovation)
- Business Model Innovation for Organizational Transformation (Strategy and Innovation)
- Developing and Managing a Successful Technology Strategy (Strategy and Innovation)
- Navigating Transitions During Disruptive Change (Management and Leadership) ADD TO CART
View sample plans to earn this certificate in about a month.
Map out your Executive Certificate with our Certificate Planner Our Executive Certificate Planner helps you enroll in tracks, view your progress, plan your schedule of courses, download your certificate, and more! To access the Planner, simply log into your account and click on “Certificate Planner” in the header. Learn more.
What does an Executive Certificate cost? It depends. There is no one set price. You select the courses that fit your schedule and educational plan. The total cost would be the price of the individual courses completed. You may choose all two-day programs or a mixture of two-day and week-long programs. You don't have to enroll in and pay for all of the programs at one time, however there are significant savings when you take advantage of the Multiple Program Registration Discount.
Multiple Program Registration Discount: When you register at one time for two or three courses (using a single application form), you are eligible for a 10% discount on each course. Or register for four or more courses and receive 15% off each course.
Discount Exclusions: Click here to see the list of programs that do not accept discounts of any kind.
Find your courses View courses in the Strategy and Innovation track. Featured course Business Model Innovation for Organizational Transformation Taught by business innovation pioneer and MIT Sloan Senior Lecturer Bill Fischer, Business Model Innovation takes a deep dive into how organizations can enhance their competitive advantage and benefits to the customer. As a participant, you’ll learn how to look under the hood of your organization to better understand the business models, corporate culture, and coordinating mechanisms that power it. You'll then explore ways to competitive differentiation by innovating with your organization's value proposition, reimagining the logic of the underlying operating model.
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The insights, methods, and techniques that I have gained by attending MIT Sloan programs represent valuable tools for success in these turbulent market conditions. The experiences have also given me valuable opportunities to collaborate with forward-thinking executives from outside my industry.
—Mitra Best, U.S. Innovation Leader, PwC Innovation Office, Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation Holder
I’m not naïve about what my MIT Sloan Executive Certificates have done for me. In addition to the skills and frameworks you can acquire, it’s important to realize that the reputation of MIT Sloan is very meaningful in the business world.
—Neil Ackerman, Head of Advanced Technologies, Global Supply Chain, Johnson & Johnson
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