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David Wilkins teaching Executive Education participants
Social Sciences
In-Person

The Future of Legal

The Future of Legal provides the tools, knowledge, and practical strategies to navigate how to move forward in changing legal landscape.
Price
$14,900
Registration Deadline
Register by Sep 4
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Humanities
Online

The Path to Happiness: What Chinese Philosophy Teaches Us about the Good Life

Why should we care about Confucius? Explore ancient Chinese philosophy, ethics, and political theory to challenge your assumptions of what it means to be happy, live a meaningful life, and change the world.
Price
Free*
Duration
13 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
Participants learning
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
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
Faculty Chair David Wilkins
Business
In-Person

Leadership in Corporate Counsel

The Leadership in Corporate Counsel program offers in-house leaders insights into the challenges they face and the frameworks, concepts, and tools they need to succeed in their increasingly complicated roles. 
Price
$14,900
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Starts Jun 8
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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 Oct 7
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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
Scroll with "We the People" written at the top
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
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

Nonprofit Financial Stewardship Webinar: Introduction to Accounting and Financial Statements

The Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Statements webinars provide a great opportunity to learn the basic principles of nonprofit accounting.
Price
Free*
Registration Deadline
Available now
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Social Sciences
Online

A Darkening Horizon: Nuclear Dangers Around the World with Matthew Bunn

This free webinar from HKS Professor Matthew Bunn tours the horizon of nuclear dangers.
Price
Free*
Registration Deadline
Available now
Professor Scott Westfahl teaching in an Executive Education program.
Social Sciences
In-Person

Leading AI Transformation in Legal Practice

Leading AI Transformation in Legal Practice is a four-day, in-person executive program at Harvard Law School focusing on the strategic, organizational, and management questions that determine the value of AI investments.
Price
$14,900
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Starts Dec 1
African American doctor using stethoscope on your boy sitting in mother's lap
Health & Medicine
Online

Reducing Racial Disparities in Health Care

In partnership with the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, this course will help you deliver high-quality health care to all through organizational change.
Price
$950
Registration Deadline
Opens Oct 28
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Social Sciences
Online
Online Live

Collaborating for Public Value

Collaborating for Public Value equips you for the full lifecycle of collaboration—from deciding when to work together, to structuring partnerships, to navigating the opportunities and challenges of cross-sector relationships.
Price
$2,495
Duration
5 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Sep 15
Women networking
Social Sciences
Online
Online Live

Strategic Leadership: Enhancing Your Personal Effectiveness

This program is designed to help experienced leaders gain the tools needed to effectively resolve the difficult challenges you face, often on a daily basis. The program will introduce you to a new approach to leadership called “The 4P Framework”.
Price
$5,900
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Oct 3
Pyramids of Giza
Art & Design
Online

Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom pharaohs and elites, tombs, temples, the Sphinx, and how new technology is unlocking their secrets.
Price
Free*
Duration
8 weeks long
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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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
Make Better Decisions
Social Sciences
Online

Make Better Decisions: The Psychology of Blind Spots for Leaders and Teams

Designed for individuals and teams, this Harvard Online course taught by preeminent Harvard Professor Mahzarin Banaji teaches the science of hidden bias and strategies to counter its impact in the workplace.
Price
$550
Registration Deadline
Opens Nov 18
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Health & Medicine
Online

Building Personal Resilience: Managing Anxiety and Mental Health

Join Harvard Medical School faculty Dr. Luana Marques to use applied psychology to build personal resilience with five science-driven skills.
Price
Free*
Duration
6 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
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Social Sciences
Online

CitiesX: The Past, Present and Future of Urban Life

Explore what makes cities energizing, amazing, challenging, and perhaps humanity’s greatest invention.
Price
Free*
Duration
11 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
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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
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Strategies for Inclusive Growth

Strategies for Inclusive Growth is a one-week, on-campus program from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education.
Price
$10,600
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Feb 24
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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 Aug 20
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Social Sciences
Online

Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice

Learn how to protect children from violence, exploitation, and neglect through law, policy, and practice in a human rights framework.
Price
Free*
Duration
16 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
professionals in conference room
Social Sciences
In-Person

How to Empower Black Leaders: Strategies for Personal and Professional Success

This executive leadership program is designed to inspire, energize, and prepare Black leaders, and those working for their success, by providing tools to help them thrive professionally and personally, as well as improve their organizations’ culture, prod
Price
$7,100
Registration Deadline
Register by May 3
Participants networking
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
Participants networking
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
Person sitting at laptop.
Social Sciences
Online

Big Data for Social Good

Think critically about social questions such as education policy, upward income mobility, and racial disparities, and understand how big data can answer these questions as well as impact policies that lead to improved outcomes around the world.
Price
$950
Duration
4 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Opens Sep 2
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Social Sciences
Online
Online Live

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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