MIT Sloan School of Management (Get Smarter)
Leading the Future of Work Online Short Course
Cambridge, USA
Course
DURATION
6 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 2,800
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Unpack the driving forces behind workplace change and develop a comprehensive understanding of the future of business design to prepare your organization.
The world has experienced a fundamental shift in the business landscape. Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are at the forefront of this, acting as the catalysts of workplace change. However, technology and business AI are only part of the evolution.
The Leading the Future of Work online short course from the MIT Sloan School of Management explores the various factors driving transformation and shaping the future of business design. It also highlights the role organizations, employees, government officials, and public policymakers must play in response to rapid change. At the heart of it lies the need for a new social contract — the mutual expectations and obligations workers, employers and their communities, and society have for work and employment relationships. By developing a high-road business strategy that benefits employees and shareholders alike, you’ll be better positioned to stay ahead of your competitors while leading your business forward into the future.
An online education that sets you apart
This MIT Sloan online program is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
- Develop new competencies and earn valuable recognition from an international selection of universities, entirely online and in your own time frame.
- Enjoy a personalized, people-mediated online learning experience that supports you every step of the way.
- Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.
Why choose GetSmarter?
GetSmarter, powered by 2U, is an online learning expert with over 10 years of experience in developing premium online short courses from the world’s leading universities and institutions. We are powered by 2U to support you in unlocking your potential through life-changing learning with an immersive and high-touch experience.
We deliver market-led courses that equip working professionals with the expertise required to upskill, reskill, or kickstart a completely new career. Through a data-driven approach, we analyze future skills requirements and ensure all courses address this need. We ensure that leading universities and institutions are your expert guides, and our people, technology, and resources are your engine – together we power more than just education, we power your potential.
Is this course for you?
This program will appeal to anyone interested in the future of work technology and design, and how key changes will impact their career or organization. Business leaders and managers will gain the confidence to make decisions and implement strategies that lead their firms toward the future. Those working in the public sector — such as policymakers, government officials, or members of civic institutions — can use their new skills to influence labor and work development policies. Consultants or specialists in HR transformation, organizational design, business agility, and change management will gain the tools necessary to drive change in their respective organizations and workforces.
You’ll walk away with:
- A leadership toolkit drawing on insights from the changing nature of the workforce, and the opportunities and challenges these changes present at both a macro and micro level.
- A comprehensive understanding of how technology can be strategically integrated into your organization while leveraging the relevant skills to prepare your workforce for the future.
- The ability to future-proof your organization with high-road business strategies that create value for your organization and shareholders, as well as empower the voice of your workforce.
- A roadmap for leading the future of work through an understanding of the role firms, employees, government, and society play in shaping a new social contract.
Over the duration of this online program, you’ll work through the following modules:
- Module 1: The Current State of Work: Challenges and Opportunities
Learn about the current state of the labor market in order to understand the challenges and opportunities it presents. - Module 2: The Old Social Contract and the New World of Work
Review the path that has led to the current state of work to understand why elements of the old social contract endure despite the need for change. - Module 3: Partnering With the Workforce to Integrate New Technology
Learn about some of the technology integration approaches being taken to prepare the workforce for the future. - Module 4: Managing Work to Benefit Both Labor and Businesses
Discover the societal benefits of high-road business strategies. - Module 5: Incorporating Worker Voice
Explore the importance of listening to and engaging with employee voice to empower the future workforce. - Module 6: The Future of Work: Building a New Social Contract
Collaborate on building a new social contract and develop a roadmap for leading the future of work.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.
Manage your time
GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The coursework is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best.
At the beginning of each module, you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser, who will help you manage your time and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
Seek employer assistance
By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll have an influence on the success of your organization. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
Of our past students, 37 percent have received financial assistance from their employers. You can ask for help, too.
If you are a Learning & Development (L&D) manager or involved in training and upskilling for an organization, you can request information regarding our corporate offering on our GetSmarter for business page.