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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 Jan 14
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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
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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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
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

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
$5,400
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by May 19
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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
Education & Teaching
Online

Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Interventions

Examine best practices in child and family policies, advocacy, financing, and pathways to scale.
Price
Free*
Registration Deadline
Available now
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
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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 Oct 28
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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 17
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
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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 Oct 15
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 Mar 18
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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
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Humanities
Online

Justice Today: Money, Markets, and Morals (edX)

Explore the ethical controversies of financial markets.
Price
Free*
Duration
8 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
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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

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
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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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

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
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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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 Feb 10
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

Leading People, Building Teams

Leading People, Building Teams helps you lead with confidence, support colleagues making the transition to management, and strengthen your organization's capacity to coach and retain talent.
Price
$1,995
Registration Deadline
Register by Apr 12
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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
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
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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
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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