PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN

Digital Transformation

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Learning outcomes

This innovative program is designed for experienced professionals seeking to cultivate a forward-thinking mindset for the digital age while enhancing their modern leadership skills. It equips leaders with a deep understanding of the key technologies shaping today’s digital transformation.
This Professional Certificate Program combines live online sessions, hands-on activities, interactive residential weeks, and practical assignments to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Led by MIT experts and faculty, it equips future leaders to stay ahead of the technological curve and build resilient, adaptable organizations.

  • Refine your ability to integrate advanced technical expertise with exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills for outstanding performance.

  • Deepen your understanding of globalization and its impact on thriving in a culture of continuous innovation.

  • Broaden your proficiency in the five technologies reshaping our societies—Blockchain, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Cybersecurity—and discover how they are driving this transformation.

  • Expand your expertise in Cloud Computing and DevOps to optimize secure software design and streamline technology operations for maximum efficiency.

  • Strengthen your understanding of platform and product family concepts, and learn to prioritize the key drivers of modularity and product platform design to identify new market opportunities and drive revenue growth.

  • Learn how to empower others to sharpen their interpersonal skills in key areas like public speaking, critical thinking, and digital communication.

Learning journey

This certificate prepares you to understand the new digital paradigm of today’s technological revolution. Additionally, it provides an overview of the key technologies driving this change. This certificate takes a practical approach intended to help you become an active component of the digital transformation.

Why enroll in this course?

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Become part of the MIT community and increase your networking opportunities with other Alumni.

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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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Live online immersive sessions with MIT Faculty and subject matter expert speakers.

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Certificate Award Ceremony at MIT's campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Course overview

    Learning experience

    Premium Access / MIT Professional Education Ecosystem

    Exclusive access to networkings events, live - online sessions with expert speakers, and international MIT Alumni network.

    Leadership Development

    Workshop sessions based on a leadership skills. You will take hands-on workshops on managing personal communication, and negotiation.

    Professional Development

    Webinars with subject matter specialists. You will be able to participate in webinars of personal branding and networking management.

    Who is it for?

    This Professional Certificate Program in Digital Transformation is designed for:

    • Professionals with strong leadership skills who want to have a powerful impact on the success of their organization’s innovation processes.

    • CEOs, general directors, and other functional managers in technical areas whose companies are going through digital transformations and who want to create new business models and optimize their current operations.

    • CTOs, CInOs, and technical professionals who want to obtain a broader strategic vision about how these key technologies can transform their business operations.

    • Entrepreneurs of innovative technological startups.

    • Any professional who wants to understand the benefits and opportunities that cultural diversity, leadership in innovation, and the latest technologies can offer for digital transformation in their organization.

    Instructors

    MPE - Faculty - Bhaskar Pant
    Mr. Bhaskar Pant

    Executive Director of MIT Professional Education

    MPE - Faculty - Brian Anthony
    Dr. Brian W. Anthony

    Director of the MIT Master of Engineering in Advanced Manufacturing and Design. Associate Director, MIT.nano

    MPE - Faculty - David Niño
    Dr. David Niño

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

    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 - Devavrat Shah
    Prof. Devavrat Shah

    Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT

    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

    • Context of Globalization

    • Five technologies changing the world

    • Discover IoT & Cybersecurity

    • Become familiar with Blockchain & Cloud & DevOps

    • Hone your interpersonal skills

    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.

    The combination of lectures and forum discussions provides a great learning platform for any serious learners. The recommended reading materials were well-curated and directly applicable in today’s fa...
    Hying Sang Wong
    Open-Source Solutions Development Executive,
    IBM
    Everything about this professional certificate program is a true learning experience. The knowledge I have been able to learn has been quite revealing and is not only helping me in my professional lif...
    Vanessa Vilchez
    After Sales Systems Coordinator,
    Entel
    This program far exceeded my expectations. It is an introspective journey of great impact, where you learn a lot through interaction with your peers and personal reflection. A must for the development...
    Patricio Maguire
    Associate Director,
    Turner & Townsend

    Past Participant Profile

    Past participants of the Professional Certificate Program in Digital Transformation 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: 27%

    • 10-15 years: 24%

    • 16-20 years: 19%

    • More than 20 years: 30%

    Top industries
    • IT/Computers

    • Technology/Telecom

    • Consulting

    • Financial Services

    • Government

    • Manufacturing

    Top functions
    • CEO

    • Project Manager

    • CTO

    • President

    • Account Director

    • Product Owner

    • Advisor to CEO

    Top countries
    • United States

    • Saudi Arabia

    • Canada

    • United Arab Emirates

    • South Africa

    • India

    *Note: Data from previous cohorts

    Application process

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    Application

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

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    Interview

    Receive a call for an interview with our admissions team.

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    Results

    Our Admission Committee will inform the final decision within 2 business days.

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    Confirmation

    Your place in the course will be confirmed and you will receive a welcome email with the next steps.

    Frequently asked questions

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