Courses

At least 3 courses

from your chosen track.

Plus a 4th course

from any track.


You can also earn an Executive Certificate by completing one of our Executive Academies.

Credits

A combination of all your completed courses must equal or exceed: 8.0 EEUs. At least 6 EEUs must be earned in your selected track.

Format

You may attend courses in any of our formats; however, at least one must be In Person or Live Online

Timeframe

Up to 4 Years

to complete the requirements, but you can earn an Executive Certificate in as little as 2 weeks.

Update Your Toolkit With An Executive Certificate

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An Executive Certificate from MIT Sloan is formal recognition of your professional development and an opportunity to take a deep dive into the topics that matter most to you.


These MIT certificate programs, unlike MBAs, don't consist of a prescribed set of courses — an Executive Certificate is a plan of your own design. You earn this credential by completing four courses or 8 Executive Education Units (EEUs), with at least three of those courses coming from one of the tracks we offer: Digital Business; Management and Leadership; Strategy and Innovation; and Technology and Operations.


While you have up to four years to meet the requirements, you can earn your Executive Certificate in just two weeks. Throughout this process, you'll deepen your executive skillset, get up to speed on timely business topics, or tailor your certificate to address specific challenges you face. Many other executives have built their knowledge this way, and you can join them.

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How It Works

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It's not difficult to enroll in any of the Executive Certificate tracks from MIT Sloan Executive Education. By following a simple, three-step process, you can emerge with a credential that matches your interests and your organization's needs. This short video will explain how you can enroll in an Executive Certificate and map out your program plan.

How It Works

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It's not difficult to enroll in any of the Executive Certificate tracks from MIT Sloan Executive Education. By following a simple, three-step process, you can emerge with a credential that matches your interests and your organization's needs. This short video will explain how you can enroll in an Executive Certificate and map out your program plan.

Get Started Earning Your Executive Certificate

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Step 1

Enroll in the Executive Certificate(s) of your choice

You can enroll in a track at any time, free of charge. Simply click the "Enroll for Free" button on the executive certificate page and enter your details in the enrollment form. You will still need to select the courses in your plan, but you can do so at a later time.


Tracks we offer:

Step 2

Create a course plan

Choose at least three courses from your selected track. You can select your fourth course from any track.


You have up to four years to complete the requirements, but you can earn this executive certificate in as little as two weeks.



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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
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Plan your back-to-back courses with our calendar feature

You can seamlessly plan your certificate path with our calendar, scheduling back-to-back courses that fit your commitments. Visualize your journey for a balanced, efficient approach to achieving your goals.

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Step 3

Complete your courses

All courses must total at least 8 Executive Education Units (EEUs). At least 6 EEUs must be earned in your selected track.


Attend at least one in person or live online course. 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.

See Sample Plans To Inspire Your Journey

With over 90 courses in our portfolio, there are hundreds of combinations to help you design an Executive Certificate plan that aligns with:

Your professional goals

Your business challenges

Your schedule

Even though you have up to four years to complete your Executive Certificate, many participants prefer to schedule courses close together and earn theirs in about a month. Below are a few sample plans to get you started.


View Sample Plans

There are numerous ways to combine courses to achieve an Executive Certificate in Technology and Operations. Here are some examples of some ways you can design your plan.

Sample Technology and Operations Plan

This plan includes a mix of course lengths, EEUs, and formats. One course is from a different track.

Technology and Operations
Systematic Innovation of Products, Processes, and Services
In Person
5.0 EEU's
Technology and Operations
Visual Management for Competitive Advantage: MIT’s Approach to Efficient and Agile Work
In Person
2.0 EEU's
Digital Business
Frontiers of Generative AI in Business
Live Online
2.0 EEU's
Technology and Operations
Managing Complex Technical Projects
Live Online
2.0 EEU's
Technology and Operations Executive Certificate

Sample Management and Leadership Plan

This plan includes a mix of course lengths, EEUs, and formats but all courses are from the same track.

Management and Leadership
Business Dynamics: MIT's Approach to Diagnosing and Solving Complex Business Problems
In Person
5.0 EEU's
Management and Leadership
Questions Are the Answer: A Creative Approach to AI-Enhanced Inquiry, Insight, and Impact
Live Online
2.0 EEU's
Management and Leadership
Leading Technical Professionals and Teams
In Person
2.0 EEU's
Management and Leadership
Data-Driven Teams: The Art and Science of Winning
In Person
2.0 EEU's
Management and Leadership Executive Certificate

Key Benefits Of Earning An Executive Certificate

Discounts on Future Courses

Receive discounts on most MIT Sloan Executive Education open enrollment courses (see exclusions.)

Digital Smart Certificate

Receive a digital, verified version of your Executive Certificate (Smart Certificate) which you can post on LinkedIn

Private LinkedIn Group

We've created a exclusiveLinkedIn Group for Executive Certificate holders to network.

Executive Certificate Holder Community

Be featured in our online community of global Executive Certificate and ACE holders.

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Jose "EZ" Gonzalez - Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation

 “I was very intentional about making connections – and it was easy to do so. I’ve been able to expand my network, share ideas, and get on the phone to discuss best practices with former classmates. I’m a big super-connector. You never know who may be able to help you with something – or who you can help.”
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Asmaa Abouleish - Executive Certificate in Digital Business

“I chose MIT because of its stellar reputation in blending academic insight with real world applications. The focus on innovation, combined with leadership in digital and management transformation directly aligned with my career needs.”

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Hear From Your Peers

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MIT Sloan Executive Certificates holders share their stories. These courses are a formal recognition of professional development and commitment to continuous learning. Pursuing an Executive Certificate allows executives to further their business knowledge and skills on a convenient, flexible schedule of their own design. 

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MIT Sloan Executive Certificates holders share their stories. These courses are a formal recognition of professional development and commitment to continuous learning. Pursuing an Executive Certificate allows executives to further their business knowledge and skills on a convenient, flexible schedule of their own design. 

FAQs

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Below are answers to some frequently asked questions.

The only requirements for the Executive Certificate are that you enroll in the track(s) you would like to pursue then apply for, are accepted to, and complete three courses within your chosen track and one additional "elective" program (from any of the three tracks) within a four-year period - must total a minimum of 8 EEUs. At least one of the courses must be attended in person or live online.


The Executive Certificate is designed to meet your individual education needs. You attend four courses: three in your chosen track and one additional program, your "elective". The total cost to you would be the costs of the individual programs you attend. We also offer a Multiple Program Discount.

Without considering the impact of the Multiple Program Discount., courses range from under $2,000 for business sprints worth 1 EEU to over $10,000 for extensive in-person courses worth 5 to 10 EEUs. Organizations often provide financial support for executives to take these courses and improve their knowledge.

Within the maximum four-year duration of an Executive Certificate program, courses come with different time commitments. Executive Academy courses, which are worth 8-10 EEUs and award Executive Certificates, take 1-3 weeks, while individual courses take 1-3 days or 4-6 days, depending on their scope.

We have implemented Executive Education Units (EEUs) as part of Executive Certificate and ACE requirements. Each course has been assigned a number of EEUs which count toward Certificate requirements and replace "Program Days" which did not accurately represent many online courses.

In order to receive a program certificate of completion, you must attend the entire program. In addition, if you cannot attend the full course, you will not receive any Executive Certificate or ACE credit for the program. If you find that you cannot attend the full program for which you are registered, we advise to you to defer your enrollment to the next session. Please see our Cancellation and Deferral policies for more information.

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