Leadership Principles for Engineers, Scientists, and Researchers 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.
This four-course online program is built on MIT’s world-class curriculum and brings a problem-based approach to engineering and technical leadership built on an analytical framework that examines strategy, power, and culture in organizations.
Practice new management techniques, discover your leadership strengths, and expand your professional horizon with MIT xPRO.
This program is eligible for the Boeing Learning Together Program (LTP). Please check your eligibility to participate and then follow these instructions to enroll.
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We bring together an innovative pedagogy paired with world-class faculty.
Practice processes and methods through simulations, assessments, case studies, and tools.
Connect with an international community of professionals while working on projects based on real-world examples.
Access all of the content online and watch videos on the go.
Bring your new skills to your organization, through examples from technical work environments and ample prompts for reflection.
Earn a Professional Certificate and 5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from MIT.
Gain insights from leading MIT faculty and industry experts.
"This is an awesome program for emerging leaders and for those currently in leadership positions. The knowledge, tools, and techniques are very useful to companies worldwide. I would highly recommend this program to all levels of employees."
"The entire program was excellent! I learned so much about leadership, including context, practical applications, and understanding my strengths, but creating my own personal leadership vision was impactful for me since it encompasses not only my professional life but also personal and how I want to contribute to society."
"The simulations are fun. It lets you apply the content and learn which approach works best for each situation. You will find that your methodology changes based on the person you are negotiating with."
"I have really enjoyed how the role-play aspects of this course gave me an opportunity to try some of the things we have learned. I have been lucky to have a great group of people in my team that has made the negotiations fun and interesting."
"A course that really challenges your personal assumptions and helps you to envision yourself as a leader now and into the future."
“I kind of dreaded this topic as I have never liked any formal contract negotiations that I have played a part in. However, as I learned more about this class, I realized how much of my job includes negotiating with people. I found the content very relevant and have 2 opportunities in the next week to utilize these skills.”
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 professionals looking to advance their leadership and technical capacities while on the job
Ford Professor of Engineering, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT
Senior Lecturer, Gordon Engineering Leadership Program, MIT
Professor of System Dynamics, Sloan School of Management, MIT
Ford Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Planning, MIT
Professor of Organization Studies, MIT
