Program

Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership recognizes students who have developed a broad foundation in engineering leadership through a combination of academic coursework and experiential learning.

The curriculum is designed to develop capabilities across multiple dimensions of technical leadership — from leading teams and communicating effectively to implementing solutions, shaping organizations, and thinking strategically. To ensure graduates develop a well-rounded foundation, the certificate requirements emphasize both depth and breadth across the curriculum.

Certificate Requirements (Effective Sept 8, 2026)

1. Complete 6.9280 Leading Creative Teams with a grade of B or higher.
2. Complete two other Approved Graduate Courses from two different categories (see below) with grades of B or higher.
   • Must total 12+ units. Cannot include Leading Creative Teams.
   • Approved Graduate Courses include all GradEL courses as well as courses offered in partnership with other MIT departments.
3. Attend four GradEL experiential workshops.

Transition Policy: Students who completed a GradEL course prior to Sept 8, 2026, may earn the certificate under the previous requirements:

1. Complete 6.9280 Leading Creative Teams with a grade of B or higher.
2. Complete 12 units from Approved Graduate Courses with grades of B or higher.
3. Attend four GradEL experiential workshops.

If you have any questions about the requirements or how to get started, please contact Shokofeh Khadivi at khadivi@mit.edu.