Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology (ACE)
Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology (ACE)
The Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology (ACE) is a special Executive Certificate designed for business professionals from any industry or level of responsibility who see the value of staying current with the latest thought leadership, management insights and business expertise provided by the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Why earn an Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology (ACE) from MIT Sloan?:
Sometimes, business professionals enroll in a short course or earn an Executive Certificate and decide that they want more—more in-depth, hands-on learning experiences, more time with faculty and peers, additional time to experience the dynamic MIT ecosystem, and further recognition of their commitment to continuous education.
In addition to the many perks of being an Executive Certificate holder, such as a 20% discount on future programs, ACE holders also receive:
- MIT Sloan affiliate alumni status
- A MIT Sloan email-forwarding-for-life address
- A profile in the MIT Sloan alumni directory
- A subscription to the MIT Sloan alumni newsletter
You can learn more about how to earn the ACE on the Requirements tab.
Enroll now:
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 ACE at this time.) You can enroll at any time - before or after completing courses.
Hear why your peers chose to earn their ACE:
You can read blog post profiles of several ACE 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 and/or the ACE.
Have questions?:
Please see the "Requirements" tab for details on how to enroll in and earn an ACE.
Contact Us if you would like to speak with a member of our team or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to common questions about our courses and certificates.
Earn an Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology (ACE) with multiple courses:
ACE is not a single course with a single group of participants. As an ACE participant, you choose the courses that best suit your interests and schedule. You can start earning ACE at any time, as soon as you enroll in one of our 90+ open enrollment programs.
In order to earn the ACE, you must:
- Select at least 25 EEUs Executive Education Units (EEUs)
- Complete at least two courses from each of these three Executive Certificate tracks: Management and Leadership; Strategy and Innovation; Technology and Operations which are considered core tracks of the ACE. The rest of the courses may be from ANY track.
- At least 10 EEUs must be completed on-site or through completion of a live online course versus through a self-paced online course
- Finish all requirements within a four-year window
- Add the ACE 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."
Participants interested in an immersive, single experience have the option of attending multiple programs over a eight- to ten-week period; other participants may opt to spread their courses out over a longer period time, up to four years, according to workload and budget constraints. With MIT's Advanced Executive Certificate, no long-term commitment is required. If you participate in one or several courses, but are unable to complete the number required for an ACE, you will still take away the benefits of MIT's unique management insights, a new understanding of the global business environment, and a much-enriched network.
Earn an ACE Through a single course:
The following longer courses grant an ACE upon completion:
Enroll now:
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 ACE at this time.) You can enroll at any time - before or after completing courses.
Map out your ACE 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 ACE 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
- Topics you are interested in
- Time frame in which you would like to complete the ACE requirements (i.e. the full 4 years, 2 months, etc.)
- Any particular questions you would like answered during your meeting
Hear from an ACE holder:
The benefits of earning the ACE include:
- MIT Sloan Affiliate Alumni Status:
Upon completion of the ACE requirements, participants will become MIT Sloan Affiliate Alumni. At MIT, full alumni status is reserved for those who complete a degree program.
MIT Sloan Affiliate Alumni status includes:- An MIT Sloan email-forwarding-for-life (EFL) address
- Inclusion in the MIT Sloan Alumni Directory
- Subscription to the MIT Sloan Alumni newsletter
- Invitations to select MIT Sloan events
- Opportunity to join local Alumni clubs (membership is up to individual club leadership discretion)
- Excellent Networking Opportunities:
ACE participants engage with business leaders from around the globe and a wide variety of industries-from technology to communications to financial services to manufacturing, as well as government and non-profit organizations. Many of our participants come from countries in South America, Europe, and Asia. During MIT's advanced executive certificate program, participants can expect to interact with over 500 senior executives in various organizational and management roles, from many of the world's leading companies.
- Inclusion in a private LinkedIn group exclusively for ACE holders
- Membership in a private LinkedIn group for Executive Certificate holders which connects you to a global network of business professionals
- Option to have your profile listed in our online Executive Certificate Holder Community
- 20% discount on additional Executive Education programs and a 30% discount on inaugural sessions of in-person two-day courses. Some exclusions apply.
- A digital, certified copy of your certificate
Hear from an ACE holder:
Since you select the courses that best fit your learning objectives and schedule, there are many ways to earn your ACE. At least two courses must be from each of the core Executive Certificate tracks (Management and Leadership; Strategy and Innovation; Technology and Operations.) Some people like to schedule back-to-back courses to complete the requirements in the shortest possible time frame while others prefer to space their courses out over the allotted four years.
Sample plan:
Executive Certificate Track Abbreviation Key:
SI = Strategy and Innovation, ML = Management and Leadership, TO = Technology and Operations, DB = Digital Business
- Accelerating Corporate Innovation: The Competitive Advantage of Ecosystem Engagement (SI, 2 EEUs)
- NEW! Algorithmic Business Thinking Sprint (DB, 1 EEU)
- Building Organizational Resilience: A System Approach to Mitigating Risk and Uncertainty (TO, 2 EEUs)
- Business Model Innovation for Organizational Transformation (SI, 2 EEUs)
- NEW! Generative AI Business Sprint (DB, 1 EEU)
- Implementing Industry 4.0: Leading Change in Manufacturing and Operations (DB, 2 EEUs)
- NEW! Leading the AI-Driven Organization (DB, 5 EEUs)
- Maximizing Your Personal Productivity: How to Become an Efficient and Effective Executive (ML, 2 EEUs)
- Questions Are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Creative Problem Solving, Innovation, and Change (ML, 2 EEUs)
- Understanding and Solving Complex Business Problems (ML, 2 EEUs)
- Unlocking the Power of Perspectives: Problem Solving with Clarity, Creativity, and Collaboration (ML, 2 EEUs)
- Visual Management for Competitive Advantage: MIT’s Approach to Efficient and Agile Work (TO, 2 EEUs)
To add this bundle to your cart, click here. The multi-registration discount will automatically apply during check out.
Map out your ACE 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 ACE 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
- Topics you are interested in
- Time frame in which you would like to complete the ACE requirements (i.e. the full 4 years, 2 months, etc.)
- Any particular questions you would like answered during your meeting
Hear from an ACE holder:
What does the ACE cost?
It depends. There is no one set price if you are completing the requirements with multiple courses. You select the courses that fit your schedule and educational plan. The total cost would be the price of the individual courses completed.
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.
If you opt to complete the ACE requirements with the Advanced Management Program or Executive Program in General Management, your cost would be the tuition of the course.
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.
Hear from an ACE holder:
Find your courses:
View the Course Finder to select the courses you are interested in.
Map out your ACE 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 ACE 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
- Topics you are interested in
- Time frame in which you would like to complete the ACE requirements (i.e. the full 4 years, 2 months, etc.)
- Any particular questions you would like answered during your meeting
Hear from an ACE holder: