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Cybersecurity: The Intersection of Policy and Technology

An online executive program to explore how policy and technology, together, can address critical threats of the cyber world.
Price
$5,100
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Dec 12
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Social Sciences
Online

Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract

Contracts are a part of our everyday life, arising in collaboration, trust, promise and credit. How are contracts formed? What makes a contract enforceable? What happens when one party breaks a promise?
Price
Free*
Duration
8 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
Artificial Intelligence and Technology
Social Sciences
In-Person

Leading in Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Technology and Policy

The Leading in Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Technology and Policy on-campus executive program lies at the critical intersection of policy and technology.
Price
$11,700
Registration Deadline
Register by May 17
PLC with Teddy Svoronos
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 Jan 14
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Social Sciences
Online
Online Live

Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries

Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries is an 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 Feb 20
PLC with Michael Walton
Social Sciences
Online

Policy Design and Delivery: A Systematic Approach

Created by Senior Lecturer Michael Walton, examine real-world policy challenges and learn how to analyze, design, and recommend effective policy solutions.
Price
$1,149
Duration
6 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Jan 14
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Infrastructure Financing, Regulation, and Management

Infrastructure Financing, Regulation, and Management is an executive program that gives participants the tools needed to develop, finance, regulate, and manage infrastructure using public, private, and PPP/P3-based procurement mechanisms.
Price
$10,600
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 3
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries

Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries is an executive program that goes beyond other negotiation workshops to address the challenges of negotiating across cultures, organizations, and sectors.
Price
$10,900
Registration Deadline
Register by Feb 24
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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
Registration Deadline
Opens Nov 18
Faculty teaching
Social Sciences
In-Person

Leading Successful Programs: Using Evidence to Assess Effectiveness

Leading Successful Programs will challenge you to rethink your programs' goals and reassess how you gather, evaluate, and use data to determine their effectiveness.
Price
$10,900
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by May 19
Harvard Kennedy School campus
Social Sciences
In-Person

Leadership in Crises

Leadership in Crises is an on-campus executive program that will help you learn how to build the expertise needed to ensure a more successful crisis management process.
Price
$10,900
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Feb 3
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Social Sciences
Online

U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts, and Bureaucracy

Examine the inner workings of the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government
Price
Free*
Registration Deadline
Available now
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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 18
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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
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
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
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Business
Online

Strategic Finance for Nonprofit Leaders

Designed for current and aspiring nonprofit leaders, this course helps learners build the confidence needed to make stronger financial decisions in mission-driven organizations.
Price
Free*
Duration
6 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
PLC with Teddy Svoronos
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 18
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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 6
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Senior Executive Fellows

Senior Executive Fellows is the unparalleled professional development program for public sector executives who want to sharpen their leadership and managerial skills.
Price
$26,600
Duration
4 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Aug 23
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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 10
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Health & Medicine
Online

Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the Next Pandemic

Understanding the context for the Ebola outbreak: What went right, what went wrong, and how we can all do better.
Price
Free*
Duration
4 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Senior Executive Fellows

Senior Executive Fellows is the unparalleled professional development program for public sector executives who want to sharpen their leadership and managerial skills.
Price
$26,600
Duration
4 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Jan 28
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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
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Humanities
Online

Justice

This introduction to moral and political philosophy is one of the most popular courses taught at Harvard College.
Price
Free*
Duration
12 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
Green Cityscape
Social Sciences
In-Person

Leading Green Growth: Economic Strategies for a Low-Carbon World

This one-week on-campus executive education program developed by Harvard Kennedy School provides a foundational understanding of decarbonization and its economic impact.
Price
$10,600
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 17
PLC with Christopher Robichaud
Social Sciences
Online

Leadership and Ethics: Moral Leadership in Personal Practice

Created by Senior Lecturer Chris Robichaud, develop fundamental skills for moral leadership and learn to instill lasting change in communities. 
Price
$1,149
Duration
6 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 18
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Leadership in Emerging Technology: Security, Strategy & Risk

This on-campus executive program is designed to equip leaders with the technical, strategic, and policy foundations necessary to navigate these critical emerging technologies.
Price
$11,200
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 3
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 26
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Social Sciences
Online

U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies

Learn about public policy in America and the dynamics of American politics.
Price
Free*
Registration Deadline
Available now

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