PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN
Product Management
Integrate technology, data and design for innovative product solutions
Learning journey
The 9-month Professional Certificate Program in Product Management equips professionals with advanced tools and frameworks to address modern challenges. Participants will master design thinking with MITdesignX, product family architecture, digital platforms, two-sided markets, and data-driven methods for measuring and influencing technological innovation.
Why enroll in this course?
Become part of the MIT community and increase your networking opportunities with other Alumni.
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.
Live online immersive sessions with MIT Faculty and subject matter expert speakers.
Certificate Award Ceremony at MIT's campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Who is it for?
This Professional Certificate Program in Product Management is designed for:
Directors and Senior Managers responsible for product management, product engineering, innovation, or marketing.
Current Product Leaders and aspiring C-suite executives who want to keep up to date on trends in product management and innovation.
Senior Executives looking to align product strategy with business strategy and understand the implications of technology for the product portfolio.
Owners or CEOs of tech startups who need a clear roadmap to launch and manage their projects effectively.
Professionals with strong leadership skills who want to have a powerful impact on the success of their organization’s creative processes.
Instructors
Director, System Architecture Group at MIT
Founding member of MIT's innovation accelerator DesignX
Executive Director of DesignX, MIT SA+P
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering
Professor, Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, MIT
Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems, MIT
Key takeaways
Align product strategy with organizational goals to guide feature decisions and assess performance.
Design and develop digital platforms to build loyal consumer bases and create differentiated products.
Apply methods and tools to design product families and prioritize solutions for complex challenges.
Leverage platforms to identify market opportunities and enhance decision-making and project management.
Lead transdisciplinary problem-solving teams effectively.
Master key principles of product creation, including manufacturing, composition, and design evolution.
Utilize machine learning to support complex business decisions and drive impactful contributions.
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 program advisors will evaluate your application.
Await the decision from our program advisors. If accepted, you'll be able to complete your enrollment.
If you receive an offer of admission, you’ll have 72 hours to pay the enrollment fee and reserve your place.
Frequently asked questions
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