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Credential of Digital Innovation and Strategy November 2026 Calendar


Program Start November 18, 2026
Program End May 19, 2027
Estimated hours of coursework 115-140
Program Duration 26 weeks
 
To earn the Credential of Digital Innovation and Strategy, all four courses, supplemental team activities, and the program capstone must be completed by 1:00 p.m. United States Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 19, 2027.

Start with Leading in the Digital World, as the first two weeks are designed for you to focus on this course. The introductory modules of the other three courses—Design Thinking and Innovation, AI for Leaders, and Digital Marketing Strategy—will open alongside Leading in the Digital World on November 18. Subsequent modules in these three courses unlock on December 2, after which all courses progress sequentially by module.

To help you stay on track, we recommend completing one module of coursework per week. Enrolled participants will retain access to the courses until July 18, 2027.

 
Leading in the Digital World
Modules Open Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Required Final Deadline Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Modules to Complete Recommended Module Deadlines Average time spent
Module 1: Leading Innovation Wednesday, November 25, 2026 5-7 hours per module
Module 2: Scaling Innovation Wednesday, December 2, 2026
 
Certificate Courses
Introductory Modules Open Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Remaining Modules Open Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Required Final Deadline Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Course Design Thinking and Innovation AI for Leaders Digital Marketing Strategy
Average Time Spent 6-8 hours per module 4-5 hours per module 6-7 hours per module
Modules to Complete 7 modules 4 modules 6 modules
 
Program Activities
Activities Open November 18, 2026
Required Final Deadline May 19, 2027
Activity Estimated hours of coursework
Team Conversations 1-4 2 hours each
Capstone 5-10 hours

 
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