The Main Street America Institute aims to support downtown and commercial district revitalization leaders through lifelong learning opportunities including online courses and in-person workshops. It offers two certificate programs - the Leadership Development Certificate requiring 2 online courses and 1 workshop, and the Community Transformation Certificate requiring 8 online courses and 2 workshops. Upon completing both certificate programs plus additional requirements, participants can become a Main Street America Revitalization Professional, with the goal of elevating the commercial district revitalization profession.