The individual Associate level credentials are focused on establishing a solid foundation for an approach to business leadership. and management that will be new to most participants.

The individual Director level credentials focus on implementation and require prior completion of the corresponding Associate level. Both of these levels are led by an instructor in a live class configuration.

There is no class requirement for the Executive level credentials. To earn these, you must demonstrate your command of each topic in a real-world situation by submitting an experience report for review and consideration. Note that to keep these credentials, you must submit a new experience report every three years, else they revert to the corresponding Director level.

There are four Program level credentials. The MBA 3.0 Associate credential is awarded after completing all the individual Associate level modules. The MBA 3.0 Director credential is awarded after completing all the individual Director level modules. The MBA 3.0 Executive credential is earned by submitting an experience report for each of the modules for review and consideration. This credential must also be kept current by submitting new experience reports for each topic within three years.

Finally, the MBA 3.0 Trainer credential requires an MBA 3.0 Executive credential in good standing, and completion of the MBA 3.0 Train the Trainer program, demonstrating fitness to lead the MBA 3.0 program.