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Drawing of woman Cholera victim lying on a mattress
Health & Medicine
Online

PredictionX: John Snow and the Cholera Epidemic of 1854

An in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic in Soho and its importance for the field of epidemiology.
Price
Free*
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Available now
Executives in a board room casually talking
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
Hand with pill-bottle hammer smashing a mosquito
Health & Medicine
Online

MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe

How can we eradicate malaria? Explore cutting-edge science and technology, and examine policies needed, to control and eliminate malaria.
Price
Free*
Duration
11 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
Four mental health care workers sitting in an office talking
Health & Medicine
Online

Mental Health Leadership: Transformation Through Innovation

The importance of reducing the mental health care gap has never been more critical. The current reality of limited financial resources, stigma associated with mental health problems, and too few professionals to support the vast mental health needs of the
Price
$2,900
Registration Deadline
Register by Dec 4
A health worker in front of a clinic.
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
Two masked health care workers looking at AI images on a computer screen
Health & Medicine
Online
Online Live

Innovation with AI in Health Care

This course will help leaders of health care organizations develop the skills needed to realize the value of AI in health care and advance their careers through demonstrating leadership in digital transformation of health care.
Price
$2,600
Registration Deadline
Register by Oct 16
An empty syringe sits on top of white pills.
Health & Medicine
Online

The Opioid Crisis in America

Learn about the opioid epidemic in the United States, including information about treatment and recovery from opioid addiction.
Price
Free*
Duration
10 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
A group of physicians standing in a classroom observing an instructor
Health & Medicine
In-Person

Leadership Development for Physicians in Academic Health Centers

This program brings together physicians in administrative positions in academic health centers, report directly to the chair of their department, to study the critical leadership and management issues facing academic health centers.
Price
$11,200
Registration Deadline
Register by Sep 13
A group of EHS professionals in a group conversing
Health & Medicine
In-Person

Management and Leadership Skills for EHS Professionals

Develop the management and leadership skills needed to meet environmental health and safety goals and organizational objectives. Integrate a culture of safety and sustainability into your organization.
Price
$3,200
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 20
Two workers on ladders changing filters in the ceiling
Health & Medicine
In-Person

In-Place Filter Testing Workshop

Prepare to test and certify systems containing HEPA filtration and gas adsorption systems. Learn to operate testing equipment  and gain an understanding of nuclear air- and gas-cleaning activities.
Price
$3,000
Registration Deadline
Register by Jul 10
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
Duration
5 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Opens May 27
Global Health course graphic
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
Woman wearing gloves standing behind an AI projection
Computer Science
Online
Online Live

Implementing Health Care AI into Clinical Practice

The successful implementation of AI solutions in clinical practice requires teams that are skilled in multiple disciplines, including data science, user-centered design, subject-matter expertise, change management, and more. However, the health care field
Price
$2,600
Registration Deadline
Register by Jun 5
Health care executives collaborating at a conference table
Health & Medicine
In-Person

Emerging Women Executives in Health Care

This leadership development program focused on women provides you with the skills to lead complex health care organizations.
Price
$4,900
Registration Deadline
Register by May 29
Zika virus replication
Health & Medicine
Online

Vaccines and Viral Immunology

Learn about developments in the creation of vaccines. 
Price
$1,025
Registration Deadline
Register by Feb 24
Health worker administering a shot to a child being held by the mother
Health & Medicine
Online

Strengthening Community Health Worker Programs

Learn to deliver high-quality primary health care at scale through national community health worker programs.
Price
Free*
Registration Deadline
Available now
Digital Health from Harvard Online
Health & Medicine
Online

Digital Health

Explore the opportunities and difficulties facing widespread adoption of digital technologies in health care.
Price
$1,600
Duration
4 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Opens May 13
Students sitting in a classroom, listening intently
Health & Medicine
In-Person

Radiological Emergency Management

Protecting the public from harm during a radiological event requires a thorough and well-designed radiological emergency management program.
Price
$3,500
Registration Deadline
Register by Oct 30
Lab worker in PPE working with laboratory equipment
Health & Medicine
Online

Guidelines for Laboratory Design: Health and Safety Considerations

This applied program explores the needs of diverse stakeholders to ensure laboratories are safe, free of hazards, ergonomically sound, and environmentally friendly.
Price
$2,600
Registration Deadline
Register by Feb 20
Zika virus replication
Health & Medicine
Online

Vaccines and Viral Immunology

Learn about developments in the creation of vaccines. 
Price
$1,025
Registration Deadline
Register by Apr 7
Lab worker in PPE working with laboratory equipment
Health & Medicine
In-Person

Guidelines for Laboratory Design: Health and Safety Considerations

This applied program explores the needs of diverse stakeholders to ensure laboratories are safe, free of hazards, ergonomically sound, and environmentally friendly.
Price
$3,200
Registration Deadline
Register by May 5
Physicians in an academic lecture hall
Health & Medicine
In-Person

Program for Chairs of Clinical Services

This program brings together chairs of major clinical departments in teaching hospitals for intensive and systematic study of the leadership and management issues facing chairs, their departments, and teaching hospitals.
Price
$11,750
Registration Deadline
Register by Dec 18
Two nurses walking down the hall talking together
Health & Medicine
Online

Health Care Leadership Essentials for Nurses

This self-paced leadership development program equips mid-level nurse managers with essential skills in performance management, negotiation, health care technology, resource management, quality improvement, and more. Start any time.
Price
$650
Registration Deadline
Available now
Three health care workers sitting at a table talking
Business
Online

Conflict, Feedback, and Negotiation in Health Care

Increase your competence in the critical management areas of navigating conflict, providing feedback, and skillfully approaching negotiations.
Price
$2,600
Registration Deadline
Register by Feb 20
A group of physicians standing in a classroom observing an instructor
Health & Medicine
Blended

Leadership Development for Physicians in Academic Health Centers

This program brings together physicians in administrative positions in academic health centers, report directly to the chair of their department, to study the critical leadership and management issues facing academic health centers.
Price
$9,500
Registration Deadline
Register by Feb 27
Stethoscope on top of U.S. flag
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
Health care worker standing in front of graph speaking
Business
Online

Financial Management in Health Care for Non-Financial Managers

Learn financial management and control, and how to interact more effectively with finance personnel.
Price
$2,200
Registration Deadline
Register by Feb 27
Colorful drawing of a community with people, houses, businesses, and a playground
Business
Online

Business Transformation through a Culture of Health

Learn how a Culture of Health can transform your business by integrating worker, customer, community, and environmental well-being for sustainable success.
Price
Free*
Duration
9 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
Family walking in green park with city landscape in the background
Health & Medicine
Online

The Health Effects of Climate Change

Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.
Price
Free*
Duration
7 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
Program Director, Felipe Fregni, MD standing in front of a podium teacing
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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