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Professor Edward Crawley recently retired after an extraordinary career at MIT, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and impact. From pioneering advancements in online learning to shaping programs that resonate worldwide, Professor Crawley has always found joy in helping others grasp new ideas—including through courses like System Thinking at MIT xPRO.

As the new year begins, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what makes online learning at MIT so extraordinary.

Credentials are an increasingly valuable indicator of competency and potential in today’s technical job market. In fact, many technical employers, such as manufacturers, prioritize certifications that demonstrate practical skills over traditional degrees.

A survey conducted by global consulting firm McKinsey & Company revealed that “during the first 12 months of the pandemic, top-decile economic performers innovated nearly twice as fast as their low-performing peers in generating new products and services.”

Wondering what to read next? Ready to stimulate your brain with topics ranging from systems engineering to artificial intelligence? You’ve come to the right place.

We recently spoke with Olivier de Weck to get his insights on leveraging information to improve project management strategy. The resulting article covered substantial ground:

A survey conducted by global consulting firm McKinsey & Company revealed that “during the first 12 months of the pandemic, top-decile economic performers innovated nearly twice as fast as their low-performing peers in generating new products and services.”

Online corporate learning is one of the most effective ways to deepen your team’s knowledge and expand their abilities regarding everything from the most ground-breaking emerging technologies to so-called “soft skills” like critical thinking.

“Everything around us that is human-made is the result of projects that were planned and executed to enhance the world we live in,” says Olivier de Weck, MIT Apollo Program Professor of Astronautics and Engineering Systems and lead faculty instructor of MIT xPRO’s project management course, Project Management: Leading Organizations to Success.

Organizations everywhere are upskilling employees with corporate training that focuses on emerging technologies. But essential skills—what some call “soft skills”—can be equally important in many professional contexts.