Advanced Certificate for Executives

Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology

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Requirements

Courses

At least 2 courses

from each of these three Executive Certificate tracks:

  • Management and Leadership
  • Strategy and Innovation
  • Technology and Operations

Plus additional courses

from any track

Credits

A combination of all your completed course must equal or exceed: 25.0 EEUs

Format

At least 10 EEUs must be completed In Person or Live Online

Timeframe

Up to 4 Years

to complete the requirements but you can earn this executive certificate in as little as 1 month

You can earn the ACE by selecting multiple courses or by completing the Advanced Management Program or Executive Program in General Management

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Overview
How it Works
Sample Plans
Success Stories
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Overview

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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.

Who is the ACE for?

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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.

Key Benefits

MIT Sloan Affiliate Alumni Status

Benefits Include:

  • An MIT Sloan email-forwarding-for-life (EFL) address
  • Inclusion in the MIT Sloan Alumni Directory

20% off Future Courses

Receive 20% off most MIT Sloan Executive Education open enrollment courses (see exclusions.)

30% off New Courses

Save 30% off the first offering of new in-person or live online courses!

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

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

How It Works: Multiple Course Option

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Step 1

Enroll in the ACE

You can enroll in a track at any time, free of charge. Simply click the "Enroll for Free" button below and enter your details in the enrolment form.
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Step 2

Create a Course Plan

Choose at least 2 courses from each of these 3 Executive Certificate tracks:           

          

  • Management and Leadership            
  • Strategy and Innovation          
  • Technology and Operations


Additional courses can be selected from any track

Step 3

Complete Your Courses

All courses must total at least 25 Executive Education Units (EEUs)

Attend at least 10 EEUs through in Person or live Online coursesAlthough self-paced online programs and Business Sprints can count toward the requirements, at least ten EEUs must be attended in person or the online.

How It Works: Single Course Option

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Step 1: Apply to one of these courses

These courses confer an ACE upon completion

Advanced Certificate for Executives

Advanced Management Program

Upon completion of this course, you will earn an Advanced Certificate for Executives (ACE), which confers MIT Sloan Affiliate Alumni status

Digital Business & IT

Entrepreneurship

Financial Management

Global Economics & Markets

Operations

Organizations & Leadership

Strategy & Innovation

Systems Thinking

EARN 25.0 EEUs
In Person

May 26–Jun 25, 2026 + More Dates

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Complete Your Course

Once you have successfully completed your course, you will be awarded the ACE certificate.

Sample ACE Certificate

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Plan Your Learning Path

With over 90 courses in our portfolio, there are hundreds of combinations to help you design your ACE, taking into account:

Your professional goals

Your business challenges

Your schedule

Even though you have up to four years to complete your Certificate, many participants prefer to schedule courses close together and earn theirs on a condensed timeframe.


Sample Plans

There are numerous ways to combine courses to achieve an ACE. Here are some examples of some ways you can design your plan.

Sample Plan

This plan includes a mix of course lengths, EEUs, and formats. It totals at least 25 EEUs.

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
Management and Leadership
Communication and Persuasion in the Digital Age
Live Online
2.0 EEU's
Management and Leadership
Leading Strategic Change: How to Really Deliver the Shift Your Organization Needs
In Person
5.0 EEU's
Strategy and Innovation
Innovator's DNA: Mastering Five Skills for Innovative Impact
Live Online
2.0 EEU's
Strategy and Innovation
Creative Transformation Amid Rapid Change: Embracing the Unexpected
Live Online
2.0 EEU's
Digital Business
Leading the AI-Driven Organization
In Person
5.0 EEU's
Technology and Operations
Managing Complex Technical Projects
Live Online
2.0 EEU's
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Technology and Operations
Supply Chain Strategy and Management
In Person
2.0 EEU's
Technology and Operations
Developing a Leading Edge Operations Strategy
In Person
2.0 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
Strategy and Innovation
Business Applications of Space Exploration
In Person
5.0 EEU's
Strategy and Innovation
Driving Strategic Innovation: Achieving High Performance Throughout the Value Chain
In Person
5.0 EEU's
Strategy and Innovation
Understanding Global Markets: Macroeconomics for Executives
In Person
3.0 EEU's
Management and Leadership
Women's Leadership Program
In Person
4.0 EEU's
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Map out your ACE 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) or ACE 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

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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ACE holder Ana Zambelli discusses her experience with executive education and the Advanced Certificate for Executives (ACE). 

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ACE holder Ana Zambelli discusses her experience with executive education and the Advanced Certificate for Executives (ACE). 

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Xavier Dupont - ACE holder

“I needed information about today’s technology tools and how I could apply them to the business, but I also needed to think about the internal process of the company and how we could both communicate and innovate better. All of the frameworks I learned are highly practical and applicable, and I see them as tools for life.” 
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Joanne Markow - ACE holder

"Thanks to MIT Sloan, I’m even more fearless than before. The ACE program opened my eyes, ears, and mind to new ways of thinking about business and how we can change retention and the talent market today."

FAQs

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Below are answers to some frequently asked questions.

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)

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.

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 defer your enrollment to the next session. Please see our Cancellation and Deferral policies for more information.

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