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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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Humanities
Online

China’s First Empires and the Rise of Buddhism

Learn about the Qin and Han dynasties, and how Buddhism and ideas of self-realization influenced the medieval period.
Price
Free*
Duration
15 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
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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

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
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
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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Computer Science
Online

Generative AI: How to Use It and Why It Matters

Generative AI: How to Use It and Why It Matters, a flexible, six-week online program from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, is designed to demystify this transformative technology.
Price
$1,995
Duration
6 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Apr 27
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Health & Medicine
In-Person

Women on Boards: Getting On and Adding Value

This program will put you on the path towards attaining a board position in health care and related industries. Gain direction, tools, and approaches for attaining a seat on a board of directors and being a successful board member
Price
$3,800
Registration Deadline
Register by May 1
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Health & Medicine
Online

Pharmacology – Essentials

Understand the principles governing how drugs impact the body, and see how these concepts apply to the treatment and prevention of disease.
Price
$1,025
Registration Deadline
Register by Apr 7
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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 Oct 21
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Health & Medicine
Online

Pharmacology – Essentials

Understand the principles governing how drugs impact the body, and see how these concepts apply to the treatment and prevention of disease.
Price
$1,025
Registration Deadline
Register by Feb 24
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Social Sciences
Online
Online Live

Leading Economic Growth

Leading Economic Growth is an online executive program that brings together leading experts in economic development with practitioners from around the globe to focus on practical approaches to shared growth and development. 
Price
$6,600
Registration Deadline
Register by Aug 29
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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
4 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Opens Apr 1
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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 9
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Business
Online

Data Science and AI Principles

Data Science and AI Principles is a Harvard Online course that gives you an overview of data science and AI systems with a nearly code- and math-free introduction to prediction, causality, visualization, data wrangling, privacy, ethics.
Price
$1,200
Duration
5 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Opens Feb 18
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Business
Online

Data Science and AI Principles

Data Science and AI Principles is a Harvard Online course that gives you an overview of data science and AI systems with a nearly code- and math-free introduction to prediction, causality, visualization, data wrangling, privacy, ethics.
Price
$1,200
Duration
5 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Opens May 20
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 18
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Senior Executives in National and International Security

Senior Executives in National and International Security is an online executive program convening senior security officials from around the world focused on the future of security.
Price
$11,500
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Oct 1
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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
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
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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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Humanities
Online

Cosmopolitan Tang: Aristocratic Culture in China

Explore the reunification of China under the Tang with a focus on aristocratic culture — from poetry to calligraphy to literature.
Price
Free*
Duration
15 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
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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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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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Computer Science
Online

Generative AI: How to Use It and Why It Matters

Generative AI: How to Use It and Why It Matters, a flexible, six-week online program from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, is designed to demystify this transformative technology.
Price
$1,995
Duration
6 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 2
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Health & Medicine
Online

Global Health Case Studies from a Biosocial Perspective

Reimagine global health problems with some of the leading global health thinkers and actors through a case-based biosocial framework.
Price
Free*
Registration Deadline
Available now
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Business
In-Person

Women on Boards: Succeeding as a Corporate Director

Become an outstanding corporate board candidate who approaches the board selection process strategically and contributes effectively.
Price
$14,500
Duration
5 days long
Registration Deadline
Starts Nov 30
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Social Sciences
Online
Online Live

Nonprofit Management and Leadership: Strategies for Organizational Success (Online)

This online executive program offers the latest research and best practices in nonprofit management to help leaders run organizations more effectively.
Price
$4,900
Duration
8 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Jul 27
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Humanities
Online

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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Business
Online

Sustainable Investing

Sustainable Investing, a course from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online, equips people with the insights, frameworks, and skills to evaluate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and measure and manage impact investments.
Price
$1,850
Duration
6 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now

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