Chief Product Officer Program

Leading Product Growth in the Age of AI

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Learning outcomes

This transformative program is designed for experienced professionals aspiring to become Chief Product Officers (CPOs). It offers valuable insights into innovative product development and its impact on business growth, equipping participants with the tools and strategies needed to create and manage successful product portfolios that drive value for their organizations.

The program combines live online sessions, hands-on activities, interactive residential weeks, and applied assignments, creating a comprehensive learning experience. Led by MIT faculty and experts, this program prepares future leaders to design products and product families that anticipate market needs, building agile and customer-centric organizations.

Throughout this professional journey, you will:

  • Develop the necessary leadership skills with the vision needed to address the innovation processes of organizations.

  • Master the tools for effective product roadmapping and prioritization.

  • Learn about the main methods and tools used in the design of product families and identify and prioritize solutions for complex problems.

  • Develop a kit for innovating, incorporating the strategies and tools needed to transform hunches into real-world impact.

  • Gain practical skills in user experience (UX) design and customer feedback integration.

  • 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.

Blended Methodology

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Participate in two immersion weeks on the MIT campus, where you'll connect with MIT faculty, CEOs, business leaders, and fellow cohort members.

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Broaden your professional network by joining MIT Professional Education's alumni community and unlocking exclusive alumni benefits.

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Engage with MIT faculty during live online sessions and receive real-time feedback on your performance.

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Develop your Impact Project by collaboratively designing a business solution that addresses a real-world challenge, applying the tools and strategies gained throughout the program.

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Course overview

    Learning experience

    Premium Access to the MIT Professional Education Ecosystem

    You will have exclusive access to networking events, live online sessions with guest speakers, company visits, and the international MIT Alumni network. 

    Career Development

    You will participate in sessions with a career advancement coach who will guide you toward your goals and prepare you for new and exciting challenges.

    Digital Pathway Access

    You will have access to a gallery of webinars in multiple languages on a wide variety of relevant topics. Additionally, you will be invited to attend upcoming live webinars.

    Who is it for?

    This Blended Professional Certificate Program: 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

    Instructors

    MPE - Faculty - Bruce Cameron
    Dr. Bruce Cameron

    Director, System Architecture Group at MIT

    MPE - Faculty - Jeremy Gregory
    Dr. Jeremy Gregory

    Director, MIT System Architecture Lab

    MPE - Faculty - Svafa Gronfeldt
    Prof. Svafa Gronfeldt

    Founding member of MIT's innovation accelerator DesignX

    MPE - Faculty - David Niño
    Dr. David Niño

    Senior Lecturer in the Daniel J. Riccio Graduate Engineering Leadership Program at MIT

    MPE - Faculty - Elsa Olivetti
    Prof. Elsa Olivetti

    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

    MPE - Faculty - Gilad Rosenzweig
    Gilad Rosenzweig

    Executive Director of DesignX, MIT SA+P

    MPE - Faculty - Abel Sanchez
    Dr. Abel Sanchez

    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

    MPE - Faculty - Timothy Simpson
    Prof. Timothy W. Simpson

    Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering

    MPE - Faculty - Olivier Weck - 1
    Prof. Olivier De Weck

    Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems, MIT

    MPE - Faculty - John R. Williams
    Prof. John R. Williams

    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

    Key takeaways

    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.

    Past Participant Profile

    Past participants of the Chief Product Officer Program come from diverse backgrounds, industries, and experiences. The cohort’s diversity ensures that you interact with like-minded peers and gain new perspectives for your organization’s unique challenges.

    Average years of work experience
    • Less than 10 years: 16%

    • 10-15 years: 28%

    • 16-20 years: 26%

    • More than 20 years: 30%

    Top industries
    • Technology

    • IT/Computers/Telecom

    • Financial Services

    • Health Care/Health Services

    • Banking

    • Consulting

    Top functions
    • Product Director

    • Chief Product Officer CPO

    • Principal Product Manager

    • Head Of Product / A&M

    • Technical Product Manager

    • Chief Metaverse Officer

    Top countries
    • United States

    • Saudi Arabia

    • India

    • Canada

    • Germany

    • United Arab Emirates

    Be part of a Global cohort during your Residential Weeks

    *Note: Data from previous cohorts

    I like how the MIT PE program is structured and offers broader content. I am learning from Rock Star faculty, delving deep into technical topics and challenging paradigms. While focused on Product, I ...
    Alexis Ortiz Heaney
    Managing Director,
    Moody's Investors Service
    Grateful, motivated and inspired as we close an exciting week at MIT professional Education. Continuing to study and acquire new knowledge is always better if it is done from the best and when sharing...
    Diego Quesada
    Country Manager
    The course was aided with 2-residentials weeks on MIT campus. We had the opportunity to learn and interact with some of the top minds at MIT. However the best part of this journey was to become part ...
    Puru Naktode
    Domain Architecture Owner

    Application process

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    Application

    Complete the application form and pay the non-refundable fee.

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    Interview

    Our Program Advisors will contact you to initiate the over-the-phone interview process.

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    Results

    Wait for the results from our Program Advisors. If accepted, you will be able to make a secure payment.

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    Confirmation

    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 different activities taking place during the residential weeks.

    • 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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