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Constellations
Humanities
Online

PredictionX: Omens, Oracles & Prophecies

An overview of divination systems, ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to modern astrology.
Price
Free*
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Available now
Economics for Managers
Business
Online

Economics for Managers

This course from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online will teach you how to approach pricing strategy, evaluate market demand, and differentiate offerings, so you can drive critical business decisions and successfully compete in the marketplace.
Price
$1,850
Duration
8 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
Faculty Chair Scott Westfahl teaching in an Executive Education program.
Business
In-Person

Leadership in Law Firms

Develop the perspectives and skills necessary to be an effective law firm leader. 
Price
$19,000
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Aug 7
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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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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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Social Sciences
Online

International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions

International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions provides an overview of fundamentals and emerging policy issues for the global financial system.
Price
$2,450
Registration Deadline
Available now
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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
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Social Sciences
Online

Computer Science for Lawyers

Gain a deep understanding of the legal ramifications of clients’ technological decisions and policies.
Price
$2,250
Registration Deadline
Available now
Flags
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
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
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
Registration Deadline
Register by Apr 10
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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
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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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
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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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
Online Live

Nonprofit Management and Leadership: Strategies for Organizational Success

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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Social Sciences
Online
Online Live

AI in Action: Organizational Strategy for the Responsible Adoption of AI

AI in Action provides the insights and tools you'll need to understand and utilize AI in all its forms.
Price
$2,495
Registration Deadline
Register by Apr 27
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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
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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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Social Sciences
Online

Financial Analysis and Valuation for Lawyers

Taught by Harvard Law School faculty, Financial Analysis and Valuation for Lawyers is a Harvard Online course designed to help you navigate your organization or client’s financial goals while increasing profitability and minimizing risks.
Price
$1,600
Registration Deadline
Opens Aug 12
CORe (Credential of Readiness)
Business
Online

CORe

This three-course program from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online will teach you the fundamental skills to confidently contribute to business decisions and decision-making.  
Price
$2,650
Registration Deadline
Available now
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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
Registration Deadline
Opens Jun 3
CS50L
Computer Science
Online

CS50 for Lawyers

This course is a variant of Harvard University's introduction to computer science, CS50, designed especially for lawyers (and law students).
Price
Free*
Duration
10 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
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 Aug 26
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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
HKS Executive Education participants talking
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
Lawyer sitting at desk with laptop, legal pad and gavel.
Social Sciences
Online

Financial Analysis and Valuation for Lawyers

Taught by Harvard Law School faculty, Financial Analysis and Valuation for Lawyers is a Harvard Online course designed to help you navigate your organization or client’s financial goals while increasing profitability and minimizing risks.
Price
$1,600
Duration
5 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Opens May 6
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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

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
$11,300
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Jun 1

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