Neuroscience for Business
Online short course
Over six weeks, you'll explore neuroscience concepts such as neuroplasticity, which can help you rewire your brain and organization to become more agile, resilient, and effective in your role.
6 weeks, entirely online, with self-paced weekly modules
Earn a digital certificate of completion from MIT Sloan
Gain a neuroscience-backed action plan to improve your leadership skills
94% learner satisfaction
On completion of this program, you’ll walk away with:
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Industry insights from world-class faculty and esteemed guest experts in the neuroscience and psychology fields.
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A leadership toolkit drawing on the principles of neuroplasticity that will help you develop or refine your leadership skills.
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The ability to future-proof your business by fostering a culture of agility and organizational resilience.
This course is for you if:
You’re in a leadership position looking to improve your professional and organizational capabilities
You’re looking to move into a leadership role and develop key skills for growth
You’re interested in the application of neuroscience in the fields of coaching, management training, and leadership development
You’re a consultant, executive coach, or learning and development professional looking to assist in enhancing employee engagement and workplace culture
Course curriculum
Over the duration of this online program, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Rewire your brain
Throughout this program, you’ll explore various enrichment activities for maximum skills-development. The following are included in your online learning journey:
Journaling
Health habits survey
Yoga session
Weight training
Aerobic exercises
SparkUp app
Faculty director
Tara Swart
Senior Lecturer, MIT Sloan
As a neuroscientist, medical doctor, author, executive adviser, and faculty at MIT Sloan, Swart is passionate about teaching practical neuroscience-based messages that change the way people work. Through her classes, Swart hopes to sustainably translate her work into tangible improvements in her students’ businesses and lives. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in biomedical science, a PhD in neuropharmacology from Kings College, London, and an MD from Oxford University. Swart is a leading author of the award-winning book Neuroscience for Leadership. Her latest book, The Source, is a UK best seller.
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 and institutions, entirely online and on 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.
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