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Emerging Leaders

This 5-day Harvard Kennedy School executive program will develop and expand your capacity to be one of tomorrow’s leaders.
Price
$11,200
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Oct 7
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Health & Medicine
Online

HMX Pharmacology

Learn how drugs and other therapeutics are used in the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders.
Price
$1,025
Registration Deadline
Register by Apr 7
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Business
Online

Sustainable Business Strategy

Learn how businesses thrive and grow while simultaneously solving some of the world's biggest challenges in this course from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online.
Price
$1,850
Duration
3 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
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Social Sciences
Online

Evidence for Decisions: From Description to Decisions

Created by Harvard faculty Teddy Svoronos, utilize the power of analytical evidence to problem solve, measure effectiveness, and develop impactful policy.
Price
$1,149
Duration
6 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 12
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Humanities
Online

China Humanities: The Individual in Chinese Culture

Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art.
Price
Free*
Registration Deadline
Available now
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Health & Medicine
Online

Prescription Drug Regulation, Cost, and Access: Current Controversies in Context

Understand how the FDA regulates pharmaceuticals and explore debates on prescription drug costs, marketing, and testing.
Price
Free*
Duration
8 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
Public Leadership Credential
Social Sciences
Online

Public Leadership Credential

Developed by Harvard Kennedy School faculty, this professional credential program equips you with the skills necessary to advance the public good.
Price
$1,149
Duration
6 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 12
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Social Sciences
Online

Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media

Learn about the forces in American politics that seek to influence the electorate and shift the political landscape.
Price
Free*
Registration Deadline
Available now
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Emerging Leaders

This 5-day Harvard Kennedy School executive program will develop and expand your capacity to be one of tomorrow’s leaders.
Price
$11,300
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 16
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Social Sciences
Online

United States Health Policy

Learn the essentials of U.S. health care policy from some of the nation's top experts.
Price
Free*
Duration
10 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
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Social Sciences
Online
Online Live

Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries

Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries is an online executive program that goes beyond other negotiation workshops to address the challenges of negotiating across cultures, organizations, and sectors.
Price
$5,100
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 2
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies

This is an intensive, 5 day executive program that examines the managerial and operational challenges faced by government officials and professionals who have regulatory, enforcement, security, compliance, or other risk-control responsibilities.
Price
$11,300
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Jul 22
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries

Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries is an online executive program that goes beyond other negotiation workshops to address the challenges of negotiating across cultures, organizations, and sectors.
Price
$10,900
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 2
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Humanities
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Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China

Explore China’s imperial period, with a focus on the Song dynasty and the role of the exam system in government.
Price
Free*
Duration
15 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
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Social Sciences
Online
Online Live

Leadership and Character in Uncertain Times

In today’s world, it is crucial that leaders act with integrity and authenticity. Leadership and Character in Uncertain Times is a five-week online program that offers an opportunity to learn how to lead in times of conflict and disagreement.
Price
$4,300
Duration
5 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Jun 7
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Business
In-Person

Building a Legacy: Family Office Wealth Management

Discover new approaches for managing and preserving family wealth and explore unique investment opportunities for high-net-worth families.
Price
$12,750
Duration
4 days long
Registration Deadline
Starts Mar 8
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Education & Teaching
Online
Online Live

Transforming Health Care Education: The Science of Learning and Art of Teaching

This program will introduce you to theoretical aspects of learning and the principles of effective teaching, focusing on novel methods to enhance long-term retention and learning.
Price
$2,990
Duration
0 s long
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 24
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Business
In-Person

Making Corporate Boards More Effective

Deepen your understanding of the board's responsibilities and uncover new ways to mitigate risk and drive long-term corporate success.
Price
$13,000
Duration
4 days long
Registration Deadline
Starts Jul 15
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Business
Online

Strategy Execution for Public Leadership

Join Harvard Kennedy School faculty and former Pentagon Chief of Staff Eric Rosenbach to learn how to develop strategies for public leadership success.
Price
$1,600
Duration
5 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Opens Jun 10
Participant in Classroom
Social Sciences
In-Person

Leadership Decision Making

Leadership Decision Making features hands-on learning experiences that help leaders like you improve decision analysis and leadership effectiveness.
Price
$11,300
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Apr 20
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Social Sciences
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Online Live

Persuasive Communication: Narrative, Evidence, and Impact

Persuasive Communication is designed to help you build a critical set of skills in writing, speaking, and presentation by providing a dynamic forum to learn, practice, and receive feedback on these essential skills.
Price
$4,900
Duration
2 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Apr 13
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Senior Executives in State and Local Government

This three week on campus executive provides a balance of traditional and hands-on learning experiences to help seasoned public officials better address the concerns of their constituents and communities.
Price
$17,900
Duration
3 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Apr 6
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Major Events: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges

Led by Juliette Kayyem, this four-day, on-campus program helps participants navigate the challenges and opportunities of hosting or sponsoring a major event.
Price
$7,100
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 20
Participant in Classroom
Social Sciences
Online
Online Live

Leadership Decision Making

Leadership Decision Making features hands-on learning experiences that help leaders like you improve decision analysis and leadership effectiveness.
Price
$6,600
Duration
2 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Dec 11
Social Sciences
Online

We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy

Gain a foundational knowledge of American constitutional democracy while crafting your own civic voice and identity.
Price
$0
Duration
7 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Opens Feb 25
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Executive Leaders and Government

The Executive Leaders and Government program at Harvard Kennedy School provides a unique opportunity for senior executives to strengthen their leadership skills and expand their competencies.
Price
$18,900
Duration
2 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Aug 24
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Social Sciences
Online

American Government: Constitutional Foundations

Learn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully realized.
Price
Free*
Registration Deadline
Available now
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Business
In-Person

Audit Committees in a New Era of Governance

Meet evolving regulatory requirements while ensuring that financial reporting, compliance, and risk management efforts align with strategy.
Price
$8,250
Duration
3 days long
Registration Deadline
Starts Oct 28
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Social Sciences
Online

HKS Executive Education Faculty Webinar: Machine Learning for Leaders

HKS Executive Education and Harvard's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences present a webinar featuring Harvard faculty Martin Wattenberg and Fernanda Viégas.
Price
Free*
Registration Deadline
Available now
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Business
In-Person

Generative AI Strategy and Execution

Transform your business by integrating and scaling the power of generative AI. Discover how to create competitive advantage, redesign operations, and lead responsibly in the era of intelligent enterprises. 
Price
$12,000
Registration Deadline
Starts Jun 10

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