Executive Certificate in Technology and Operations
Executive Certificate in Technology and Operations
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Technology and Operations
Operations, supply chain management, and technology touch every part of an organization. As these enterprises— spanning cultures, geographies, and geopolitical situations—become increasingly complex, executives need new ways to recognize, manage, and profit from complex data, evolving technology, and global connectedness.
Pursuing an Executive Certificate in Technology and Operations is an opportunity to engage with world-renowned faculty from MIT Sloan, the MIT School of Engineering, and various MIT research centers. Courses in this track provide practical approaches for managing complex products, processes, and organizations and for better navigating this intricate world filled with new and different kinds of risk.
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What you will learn
The Executive Certificate in Technology and Operations is an ideal option for business professionals and technical executives seeking the latest approaches to solving problems, streamlining complex projects, implementing new technologies, and optimizing supply chains.
For example, in Managing Complex Technical Projects, you’ll learn two sets of techniques to better handle the complexity of large product and service development efforts. If you're a non-technical senior business manager, Essential IT for Non-IT Executives will help you work with, oversee, and generate value from IT. Developing a Leading Edge Operations Strategy shares analytical, strategic insights into vertical integration, outsourcing, product strategy, supplier management, process technologies, capacity and risk management, and global networks. If you are responsible for strategic management of product supply and development, Supply Chain Strategy and Management will provide you with a deeper understanding of supply chain integration, technology sourcing, and the forces that influence supply chain structure. And in Visual Management for Competitive Advantage, you’ll acquire practical tools and methods for sustainable improvement efforts of any scale, in any industry, and in any function.
Who is this track for?
An Executive Certificate in Technology and Operations is valuable to executives, senior managers, and leaders from every sector who are interested in or responsible for:
- Process improvement
- The impact of advanced technologies on business strategies
- Strategic management of product supply and development
- Complex product design and process development
- Systemic risk resistance and resilience
- And other challenges and opportunities related to technology, operations, and value chain management
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.
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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?
To earn an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate in Technology and Operations:
- Choose three courses in the Technology and Operations track
- Select a fourth course from either the Technology and Operations track or any of the other tracks
- Courses must total at least eight Executive Education Units (EEUs)
- At least one must be attended in person or live online
- You must add the certificate track to your cart and check out in order to formally enroll and have your courses be counted toward the requirements. Please see the red "Enroll Now" bar and click on "Add to Cart."
Enroll in this track
Go to the red bar at the bottom of the page, click add to cart. When you are ready, 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.
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.
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
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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:
Hear from an Executive Certificate holder:
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
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.
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
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.
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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.
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
Hear from an Executive Certificate holder:
Tracks
Technology and Operations