LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION

Biotechnology. Engineering. Manufacturing. No matter your industry, being an effective leader requires more than subject matter expertise—you need strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of the best management techniques to motivate your teams and deliver outstanding results.

That’s why, to help you become the leader your enterprise needs, MIT Professional Education is proud to offer a range of leadership and communication-focused courses. Taught by world-renowned MIT faculty, these programs are designed to help you master communication and management strategies for a variety of contexts, and address challenges common in technical work environments—from employee conflicts to cross-cultural misunderstandings and more.

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Course offerings include:

Cultural Awareness of Global Business

Bhaskar Pant

During this five-week online course, you’ll learn to avoid misunderstandings when working with people from different cultural backgrounds and enhance your ability to succeed in today’s globalized business world.

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Engineering Leadership for Emerging Leaders

David Niño, Reza Rahaman

Master the interpersonal, communication, and management strategies you need to maximize your impact as a leader in today’s fast-paced technical environments.

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Leadership & Innovation

David Niño

Discover how to lead with self-awareness and creativity, and master the tools, skills, and strategies you need to enhance your organization’s innovation processes.

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Persuasive Communication Bootcamp

Edward Schiappa, Bhaskar Pant

Acquire effective communication strategies for transforming data and technical knowledge into meaningful, persuasive insights.

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Persuasive Communication: Critical Thinking to Enhance Your Message

Edward Schiappa

Master proven strategies for capturing and maintaining your audience’s attention, whether you’re pitching projects, speaking at events, or conducting interviews.

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Women in Leadership: Becoming an Agent of Change

Edward Schiappa , David Niño

Learn more about the importance of gender equity in the workplace, dive into the fundamentals of effective leadership—and discover how to take bold risks to empower yourself, your team, and your organization in the face of adversity.

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About MIT Professional Education

For over 70 years, MIT Professional Education has been providing technical professionals worldwide a gateway to renowned MIT research, knowledge, and expertise through advanced education programs designed specifically for them. In addition to industry-focused, two-to-five-day live virtual and on-campus Short Programs, MIT Professional Education offers professionals the opportunity to take online-blended learning courses and programs through Digital Plus Programs, attend classes abroad through International Programs, enroll in regular MIT academic courses through the Advanced Study Program, or attend Custom Programs online and/or in-person, designed specifically for their companies. For more information, please visit professional.mit.edu.