Executive Leadership Principles
A four-course online program from MIT that empowers you with the leadership acumen needed to solve problems, innovate, and drive change.
Watch industry experts explain the importance of leadership training for their technical workforce.
- TIME COMMITMENT 5 Hours per Week
- DURATION 3-4 Weeks per Course
- FORMAT Online
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Executive Leadership Principles prepares you to innovate within your field, motivate collaboration, and work systematically so you can reach your highest potential and take on leadership roles in your organization.
MIT xPRO is collaborating with online education provider Simplilearn to deliver this online course. It leverages MIT xPRO's thought leadership in engineering and management developed over years of research, teaching, and practice. Accessibility
- Solve problems by engaging in problem-led leadership.
- Demonstrate leadership capabilities in the context of technical work environments.
- Lead positive change in your organization.
- Create value by aligning work processes with products and strategy.
- Negotiate and manage conflicts using power and influence approaches.
- Navigate an organization’s culture and networks successfully.
- Discover and apply your strengths as a leader.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL
Early and mid-career engineering, science, and research professionals
Managers and individual contributors in technical organizations who are eager to add more value to their teams and organizations
Busy, ambitious technical professionals looking to advance their leadership and technical capacities while on the job

HOW YOU WILL LEARN
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LEARN BY DOING
Practice processes and methods through simulations, assessments, case studies, and tools.
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LEARN FROM OTHERS
Connect with an international community of professionals while working on projects based on real-world examples.
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LEARN ON DEMAND
Access all of the content online and watch videos on the go.
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REFLECT AND APPLY
Bring your new skills to your organization, through examples from technical work environments and ample prompts for reflection.
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DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS
Earn a Professional Certificate and 5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from MIT.
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LEARN FROM THE BEST
Gain insights from leading MIT faculty and industry experts.
WHAT LEARNERS ARE SAYING
Professionals from companies like Boeing, Boston Scientific, and the U.S. Air Force have completed this program
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