BLENDED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
Chief Product Officer
Learning Outcomes
Develop the necessary leadership skills with the vision needed to address the innovation processes of organizations.
Develop a kit for innovating, incorporating the strategies and tools needed to transform hunches into real-world impact.
Learn about the main methods and tools used in the design of product families and identify and prioritize solutions for complex problems.
Learn how to design and develop effective digital platforms in order to build loyal consumer bases and differentiated products.
Learning Journey
The Program offers new and immersive learning for current managers and high-potential leaders with measurable expertise who aim to become successful C-suite executives. This program arises in response to the growing need for organizations to have more specialized leaders to improve decision-making and company benefits.
Why Enroll in this Course?
Immersive 12-month learning for senior executives.
In-person experience on the MIT Campus and Live immersive sessions.
Personalized coaching sessions in Career Advising.
Access to a premium ecosystem and network composed of MIT Faculty and senior executives.
Instructors
Director, System Architecture Group at MIT
Director, MIT System Architecture Lab
Founding member of MIT's innovation accelerator DesignX
Senior Lecturer in the Daniel J. Riccio Graduate Engineering Leadership Program at MIT
Associate Dean of Engineering, Associate Professor of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT, and Co-Director of MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium
Executive Director of DesignX, MIT SA+P
Executive Director of MIT’s Geospatial Data Center, Research Scientist; Center for Complex Engineering Systems, Sociotechnical Systems Research Center, under the Schwarzman School of Computer Science
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering
Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems, MIT
Professor of Information Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of MIT Geospatial Data Center, and a faculty member in the Center for Computational Science and Engineering part of the Schwarzman School of Computer Science
Who Is It For?
This Blended Professional Certificate: Chief Product Officer is designed for
Directors, VP, and entrepreneurs responsible for product management, product engineering, innovation, or marketing
Current product leaders and aspiring C-suite executives who want to keep up to date in trends on product management and innovation.
Senior executives looking to align product strategy with business strategy and understand the implications of technology on the product portfolio.
Participants are required to have:
A minimum of ten years of experience working in a managerial position
At least 3 years of experience managing projects related to technology, innovation, or business development
International experience is appreciated
Key takeaways
Develop key managerial capabilities
Lead product management and innovation strategies
Learn how to design and develop effective digital platforms for products and services
All the participants who successfully complete their program will receive an MIT Professional Education Certificate of Completion, as well as Continuing Education Units (CEUs)*.
To obtain CEUs, complete the accreditation confirmation, which is available at the end of the course. CEUs are calculated for each course based on the number of learning hours.
*The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is defined as 10 contact hours of ongoing learning to indicate the amount of time they have devoted to a non-credit/non-degree professional development program.
To understand whether or not these CEUs may be applied toward professional certification, licensing requirements, or other required training or continuing education hours, please consult your training department or licensing authority directly.
Application Process
Complete the application form and pay the non-refundable fee.
Our Admissions Department will contact you to initiate the telephone interviews process.
Wait for the results from our Admission Advisors. If accepted, you will be able to make a secure payment.
Your place in the course will be confirmed, and you will receive a welcome email with the next steps.
What is included in the fee?
The program fee includes teaching fees, access to online coursework, and transportation to the different activities taking place during the face-to-face events.
The program fee does not include accommodations for the in campus week, travel expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, and more), and other expenses not specifically mentioned in the fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
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