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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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Humanities
Online

The Return of China

Led by Harvard Instructors and historians, you will discover China’s return to power through political, social, and economic growth in relation to other countries.
Price
$149
Duration
6 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
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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 Sep 9
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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
Duration
3 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Sep 21
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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
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 Jan 13
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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
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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
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Senior Executive Fellows

Senior Executive Fellows is the unparalleled professional development program for public sector executives who want to sharpen their leadership and managerial skills.
Price
$26,600
Duration
4 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Register by Aug 20
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Business
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Global Business

Turn the uncertainty of today's global economy into an opportunity to manage risk, and create and capture value for your organization, in this course from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online.
Price
$1,850
Duration
4 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now
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Social Sciences
In-Person

Major Events: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges

Led by Juliette Kayyem, this four-day, on-campus program helps participants navigate the challenges and opportunities of hosting or sponsoring a major event.
Price
$7,100
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 29
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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
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
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
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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
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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
In-Person

Leadership in Emerging Technology: Security, Strategy & Risk

This on-campus executive program is designed to equip leaders with the technical, strategic, and policy foundations necessary to navigate these critical emerging technologies.
Price
$11,200
Duration
1 week long
Registration Deadline
Register by Mar 3

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