MIT Professional Education provides a gateway to MIT expertise and knowledge for science and engineering professionals around the world. Through MIT Professional Education programs taught by renowned faculty from across the Institute, technical professionals have the opportunity to gain crucial and timely knowledge in specialized fields, to advance their careers, boost their organizational performance, and help make a difference in the world. MIT Professional Education offers a range of education programs: SHORT PROGRAMS Taking place primarily in the summer, Short Programs offer more than 50 intensive courses, each lasting two-to-five days, addressing a wide range of technical and technical management topics. DIGITAL PLUS PROGRAMS These programs blend cutting-edge content with the best of online technology and traditional classroom instruction to enable better learning outcomes while promoting engagement and collaboration. ADVANCED STUDY PROGRAM Designed for professionals who wish to obtain in-depth knowledge in topics of their choice, the Advanced Study Program (ASP) offers qualified students the ability to attend regular, full semester MIT courses, without having to enroll in a degree program. CUSTOM PROGRAMS Designed to meet company-specific training needs, Custom Programs vary from an engagement of a single day to a year-long sequence of sessions - on MIT campus or at a company location. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS International Programs address professional and corporate education needs outside the United States through specialized, market relevant courses, 2-5 days long, held at international locations.