Chief Product Officer Program

Now includes Kellogg AI Speakers Series

Duration: 10 to 12 Months
Modality: Online and In-Person/Live Virtual
Application Fee: US$300

Transform Your Product Strategy. Step Up to Product Leadership.

With the evolution of customers' expectations, modern product leaders need to refocus their product offerings and leverage analytics to drive product innovation and lead business growth. The Chief Product Officer Program from Executive Education at Kellogg School of Management equips participants for the increasingly influential role of a chief product officer by providing leadership, analytical, and design thinking skills. Over the 12-month immersive learning journey, you will craft product-led strategies aligned with your organization’s mission and core values, understand how to use analytics to improve product portfolio performance, and drive growth strategies while fostering a customer-centric culture.

Learning Journey

Core Modules

Sample Online Electives*

Sample In-Person/Live Virtual Electives*

Capstone Project

Industry Interaction

Learning Outcome

3-Day In-Person Networking

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Chief Product Officer Program Certificate

Upon successful completion of this program, participants will receive a Kellogg Executive Scholar Certificate. Your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program.

After successful completion of this program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Kellogg Executive Education.

Note: This program does not grant academic credit or a degree from Kellogg School of Management.

The Kellogg Connection - 3 Days In-Person Networking

Build Connections with Your Peers

Build a lifelong global network of program participants and fellow executives.

Live Online Interactions

Connect with global peers throughout the program and engage in discussions with a wide range of perspectives.

Networking

Meet peers from multiple cohorts at the on-campus event and share your experiences while making new connections.

Scholar Benefits

Upon completing the program, you will receive an Executive Scholar Certificate and earn select Kellogg Executive Education scholar benefits, including:

A Certificate of Professional Achievement, including a digital certificate for your social media profile
A 15% discount on all Executive Education Chief Officer Programs
A 30% discount on Kellogg Executive Education individual programs
Membership in the global Kellogg alumni network and access to the online network
Opportunities to participate in Kellogg alumni clubs and select webinars & events
Access to cutting-edge research and thought leadership content from Kellogg faculty and leading practitioners
A Kellogg branded email account
Coaching hours with a Kellogg Career & Professional Development Coach
Membership in a private LinkedIn group for Executive Scholars
10% Executive Education individual program discount for your colleagues (cannot be combined with any other offer or discount)

*Please note that the Kellogg Job Board is not available to Executive Scholars.

About the Kellogg School of Management

Located in Evanston, Illinois, the Kellogg School of Management is one of the foremost business schools in the United States. Its executive education programs cater to senior executives, managers, and leaders seeking to enhance their skills. The faculty at Kellogg are renowned experts in their fields and provide cutting-edge insights to participants.

Faculty

Shana Carroll

Clinical Associate Professor of Management Communications, Faculty Director, Management Communications Program

Nicholas A. Pearce

Clinical Professor of Management & Organizations

Mohanbir Sawhney

Associate Dean for Digital Innovation, McCormick Foundation Chair of Technology, Director of the Center for Research in Technology & Innovation

David Schonthal

Clinical Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Faculty Director of Zell Fellows Program

Guest Speakers

Ali Tore

Senior Vice President, Analytics, Salesforce

Brian Hamm

Former CFO of Energizer and TruGreen

Dan Hess

Chief Product Officer, Syndigo

Derek Snyder

Senior Director, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Corporation

Eric Leach

President, What Why Consulting Inc.

Margaret Arakawa

Formerly of Microsoft and CMO of Fastly

Marja Koopmans

Director, Amazon Smart Home, Amazon

Savinay Berry

CTO, Vonage, Part of Ericsson

Shailu Verma

CPO, Optum Labs

Suraj Mandnani

VP (Group), Chief Product Owner-Risk, Compliance and Privacy, American Express

Success Coach

Rich Frey

Success Coach

Vamsi Krishna

Success Coach

AI Series Speaker

Leslie A. DeChurch

Chair and Professor of Communication Studies (School of Communication)

Who is the program for?

The Chief Product Officer Program is:

Designed for senior and mid-career product leaders who are responsible for product management, design, engineering, or marketing
Suitable for product managers aspiring to or already serving in C-level roles who want to keep current on trends to accelerate growth
Ideal for executives looking to align product strategy with business strategy, understand the implications of technology on the product portfolio, and manage cross-functional teams in the organization

Participants are expected to have:

A minimum of 12 years of experience in a product leadership role
Fluency in written and spoken English
International exposure (preferred)

Past Participant Profiles

Work Experience

Top Roles

Top Industries

R&D/Product Development
Information Systems/Technology
Engineering/Design
General Management
Strategic Planning
Consulting
Business Development/Sales

Participant Testimonials

The Chief Product Officer Program has provided me with invaluable insights, strategic frameworks, and enhanced leadership skills, elevating my product strategy and accelerating my career growth. Collaboration with diverse participants from various industries enriched my learning experience beyond the classroom. The comprehensive curriculum, practical approach, expert mentorship, and focus on leadership development make it an unparalleled experience.

Sudha Elavarti

VP of Product, Shipt

Digistrat was definitely the highlight of the program. You learn so much about yourself and your ability to work with a team of strong leaders. You recognize the effectiveness of making the tasks and the jobs to be done your northern star. It also helps that it's quite fun and competitive!

Dana Abu Dargham

Regional Sales Director MEA - Voice & Mobile, Arelion

The DigiStrat simulation allowed me to collaborate in a smaller group within my cohort. It was extremely gratifying to engage on a more real-time basis. The simulation did a nice job of integrating real-world scenarios that are relevant to today's digital economy. The goal was less about the topic but more in line with the process of learning quickly, adapting to changing situations, and leaning on team members who bring diversity of thought.

Derek Shon

Director of Product Strategy, Ilitch Sports & Entertainment

Learning from the very best has helped me mature my product thinking and skills significantly. The core modules, elective options, and faculty were exceptional, providing us with invaluable insights and knowledge. The blend of virtual and in-person experiences was remarkable and enhanced our learning process. Interacting with the professors felt like a priceless experience; each class was worth a million dollars in terms of the knowledge and expertise they shared with us. These 12 months have undoubtedly been one of the best investments of my time.

Bhanu Sistla

Product Manager, AR - Reality Labs, Meta

I was most impressed by the exceptional teaching team in all the modules. Each professor was not only an expert in their field but also had a passion for teaching. They dug into the details and nuances of material with us and democratized learning so that every professional, regardless of background or area of expertise, came away with learnings that they could apply directly to their businesses. The breadth and quality of complementary electives was another added bonus.

Leona Teixeira

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML) [Product] Consultant