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How Teams and Organizations Grow with Harvard Online
Organizations grow stronger when teams learn, reflect, and lead together.
Harvard Online's 2024 Global Impact
Explore the highlights of our 2024 Annual Report.
Shaping the Future of AI and Law
Learn how Harvard Online helped Ginka shape AI and digital law leadership.
Turn Spring into Your Own Meteorology Lesson
Observe clouds, decode patterns, and forecast nature’s rhythms from home.
Top Harvard Online Courses
Learn with Harvard Online at any age or stage.
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Going Back to School for a Career Change
Explore new industries like computer science, business, government, and education with Harvard Online courses.
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Top 10 Harvard Online Courses for Business Professionals
We have compiled a list of our top courses for goal-oriented business professionals who are ready to take the next step in their professional development.
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Top 10 Online Courses for Personal Development
A list of the best online courses for for learners who are ready to take the next step in their journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
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5 Courses To Help You Achieve Financial Literacy
Strengthen your financial literacy. Explore these courses that dive into economics, markets, financial analysis, and more.
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Top Harvard Online Courses for Recent Graduates
Courses for high school and college graduates looking for their next step.
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Harvard Online’s Most Fun Courses
Yes, learning can be fun! Here are our most fun and best-loved courses.
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Introductory Courses for Anything You Want to Learn in 2025
Maybe you’ve wanted to learn something for years and you’ve just never found the chance? We're here to help you begin on your learning path!
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Empowering Leadership Excellence: Top Harvard Online Courses for Managers and Aspiring Executives
Courses for leaders across industries that will give you the competencies essential for succeeding in management and executive positions.
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Elevate Your Potential: The Ultimate Course Guide for Young Professionals
Promotion readiness shouldn’t be a distant aspiration but a goal that you can start working toward now.
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Harvard Online’s Most Terrifying Courses
Explore chilling subjects, eerie concepts, and unsettling themes taught by Harvard’s bravest, boldest instructors.
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Online Courses for Teachers on Summer Break
If you're an educator, summer break is a great time to focus on your own goals and aspirations.
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Harvard Online's Top Courses of 2024
Our top courses from 2024 are as interesting as our global community of learners. Find your next course!
Data Science and Digital
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The Benefits and Limitations of Generative AI: Harvard Experts Answer Your Questions
Harvard experts in education and technology share their thoughts and insights on the impacts of new artificial intelligence and machine learning on education, society, and industry.
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Everyday Applications of Data Science
Professor Dustin Tingley breaks down common examples of data science at work, including march madness bracket predictions, dynamic travel pricing, election analysis, and more.
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Learner Perspectives: Making Sense of Data Science
Worried about about jumping into a data-driven course? We’re here to ease your concerns.
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Pros and Cons of Big Data
Learn how big data revolutionizes healthcare, public services, education, and social initiatives while addressing challenges like data privacy, implementation costs, and bias.
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How to Take Control of Your Data Health in 2024
Get familiar with your personal data privacy practices and examine the health of your data protection systems.
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How Google’s 2024 Third-Party Tracking Cookie Removal Impacts Users
Understand how the latest Google privacy update impacts your business data analytics and personal data protection efforts.
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Jim and Mike on Data Privacy and TikTok
Experts in the field of computer science and data privacy answer questions about TikTok and offer their thoughts on the issues surrounding social media and data privacy.
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Jim and Mike on Password Security and LastPass
Leaders in the fields of computer science and data privacy answer questions about this LastPass breach and offer their thoughts on ways you can protect your personal data and accounts.
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Jim and Mike on the Potential and Limitations of ChatGPT
Leaders in the fields of computer science and data privacy answer questions about ChatGPT and offer their thoughts on the risks and rewards that accompany widespread generative AI technology use.
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Anonymity, De-Identification, and the Accuracy of Data
A blog written by Harvard Professors Jim Waldo and Michael D. Smith quick primer on different kinds of anonymization and de-identification by looking at three different regulations.
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Professor Dustin Tingley Explains How Data Science Is For Everyone
We spoke with Professor Tingley to discuss his mixed career path, his upcoming book, and his data-driven outlook on the future of technology and our world.
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The Emergence of Intelligent Edge Computing
Associate Professor in the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at Harvard University, Vijay Janapa Reddi answers questions about the development of AI and ChatGPT.
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What Do Chick-fil-A and Stitch Fix Have in Common?
How can data science benefit your business decisions? By combining knowledge and analysis of data with business acumen, modern companies can become experts in data science execution.
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Harvard on Digital
Accelerate your career growth and improve lives through data with data science and digital strategy courses.
Webinars
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Leadership Lessons for Uncertain Times with Eric Rosenbach
An exploration on leadership in high-stakes environments and how leaders can adapt to emerging global challenges while staying true to their core strategic objectives.
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Data Science in the AI Era: What's New, What's Not
Profesor Dustin Tingley explores evolving methods, ethical concerns, and real-world applications of modern analytical tools.
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Effective Teamwork in Health Care: Expert Panel Discussion
A discussion on the latest research and practical guidance on teamwork in health care with Harvard thought leaders, Amy Edmondson and Michaela Kerrissey.
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U.S. Health Care Spending: Myths, Facts, and Strategies
A discussion on the current state of health care spending in the United States with Harvard Professors Leemore Dafny and Michael Chernew.
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Mental Health Matters: Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Feeling Happier
A discussion on trending topics in mental health with Harvard leaders Dr. Luana Marques and Professor Michael Puett, moderated by Anna Bartuska.
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The Future of Generative AI: Expert Insights and Predictions
Harvard leaders gather to share their thoughts on the impacts of new artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
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Addressing Racial Disparities in Health Care
A discussion with health care leaders, moderated by Aswita Tan-McGrory, Director of the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Putting Data to Work
Yael Grushka-Cockayne and Dustin Tingley discuss the importance of data science in business.
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Keeping Your Data Secure
A discussion about the data privacy trade-offs and challenges presented by today’s ever-changing role of technology.
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Building Data Science Into Your Strategy
What’s your favorite example of a company using data well? What stood out to you about the way they used data?
Health Care
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Top Harvard Online Courses for Nurses
Understanding the critical need for continuing education in the field, Harvard Online has compiled a list of courses tailored to support nurses in navigating the complexities of modern health care and enhancing their impact on patient well-being.
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Social Justice in Modern Health Care
Experts provide some immediate solutions for health care workers to implement towards addressing disparities.
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Best Continuing Education Courses for Health Care Professionals
In order to help you take the next step in your professional development, we have compiled a list of our top professional development courses for health care professionals.
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The Business of Health Care in the United States
The business of health care in the United States is complicated. How can we ensure that patients have access to care while still adopting important, life-saving innovations that have the potential to improve health and health care?
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Aswita Tan-McGrory Examines Why Disparities Exist in Health Care Systems
While quality and access to health care in the U.S. has been improving in recent years, there’s still significant work to do. Aswita Tan-McGrory is one of the leaders at the helm of this transformative work.
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How to Earn CME Credits with Harvard Online Courses on Health
Harvard University faculty guide you through topics with a focus on the current state of the US health care system and how you can apply innovative approaches to make improvements within your organization.
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Addressing Racial Disparities in Health Care
A discussion with health care leaders, moderated by Aswita Tan-McGrory, Director of the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Understanding Business Strategy to Facilitate Health Care Success
Go beyond simply creating value to develop the critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate the needs of your business, and its constituents, in order to optimize business decisions and inform new or innovative health care ventures.
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Health Care Leadership
Gain in-demand health care skills, strengthen your team, and improve patient care with health care leadership courses from Harvard Online.
Humanities
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Knead to Know: Unlock the Secrets of Sourdough
Explore the history, science, and techniques of the perfect comfort food. Learn tips, recipes, and more to master fermentation.
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Staff Picks: What's On Your Reading List This Fall?
Discover which books received the Harvard Online Instructional Design staff’s stamp of approval.
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From Alaska to the World Stage
A story about Kristen Faulkner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in Paris, who shares valuable lessons on building resilience, the importance of teamwork, and the belief that it’s never too late to start something new in life.
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Building Resilience for Life—On and Off the Track
A story about Gabrielle Thomas, Olympian and aspiring healthcare leader, who offers lessons and insights in building resilience in your life.
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A Peek at Paris Through Harvard Online
A closer look at the city of Paris's rich history, art, and visual culture, through Harvard University’s trove of resources.
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Spring Forward with Harvard Online
We’ve rounded up some of our top courses, each designed to help you get a fresh start and clear out your mind ahead of this new season.
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The Art and Science of Barbecue
Learn about the traditions and science behind barbecue styles and techniques.
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It's Time to Prioritize Your Work-Life Balance
We’ve curated a list of our top courses to help you solve your challenges and foster a better work-life balance.
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Bringing Science Into Your Holiday Cooking
For this holiday season, explore recipes from our three Science of Cooking courses covering physics, chemistry, and microbiology.
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The Art of Resilience: An Interview with Illustrator Saskia Keultjes
We spoke with artist Saskia Keultjes to learn more about her work, what inspires her creativity, and what it was like to work on a Harvard Online course.
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Harvard Online’s Summer Reading List
Kick off your summer reading with our recommended list of books written by our faculty.
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Playing with Puppies and Other Ways to Learn About Happiness
We're continually fascinated by our learners’ diverse backgrounds and interests and today are looking at a few of the expected, and unexpected, courses learners decided to take along with Managing Happiness.
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Introductory Courses for Anything You Want to Learn in 2025
Maybe you’ve wanted to learn something for years and you’ve just never found the chance? We're here to help you begin on your learning path!
Leadership and Business
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How Teams and Organizations Grow with Harvard Online
Shared learning empowers groups to communicate better, solve problems, and evolve.
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Shaping the Future of AI and Law
How Harvard Online helped Ginka shape AI and digital law leadership.
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Transforming Health Care Access at Seattle Children's
Learn how Seattle Children’s Hospital supports families and improves access to care across the state of Washington.
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Leadership Lessons from Alaska’s Ombudsman
Learn how Alaska’s Ombudsman strengthens team trust and growth with lessons from Harvard Online’s Outsmarting Implicit Bias course.
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Tina Posey's Journey with Harvard Online
Learn how this CEO navigates the challenges of balancing a demanding career with family life all while completing online courses.
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Pivoting with Purpose: Rebecca’s Harvard Online Journey
Discover how an experienced executive used Harvard Online courses to pivot her career, gain new skills, and reignite her passion for lifelong learning.
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Overcoming Life's Challenges While Learning Online
Harvard Online learner Oleksandr Bereza finished his online course work amidst the war in his home country of Ukraine.
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Harvard Online in Your Workplace: Elevate Your Team's Professional Development
At Harvard Online we understand the value of an educated and skilled workforce.
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How Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Philadelphia Learned Rhetoric From Harvard Online
This is the story of our learner Christopher Chaplin, Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Philadelphia.
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Top 10 Harvard Online Courses for Business Professionals
We have compiled a list of our top courses for goal-oriented business professionals who are ready to take the next step in their professional development.
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The Business of Health Care in the United States
The business of health care in the United States is complicated. How can we ensure that patients have access to care while still adopting important, life-saving innovations that have the potential to improve health and health care?
5 Minute Read
What Do Chick-fil-A and Stitch Fix Have in Common?
How can data science benefit your business decisions? By combining knowledge and analysis of data with business acumen, modern companies can become experts in data science execution.
3 Minute Read
Understanding Business Strategy to Facilitate Health Care Success
Go beyond simply creating value to develop the critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate the needs of your business, and its constituents, in order to optimize business decisions and inform new or innovative health care ventures.
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Implementing a Strategic Leadership Approach for Long-Term Success
Public sector leaders face unique challenges when it comes to making decisions. If not thoroughly planned and executed, these decisions can have real consequences.
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Is Remote Work the Key to Increasing Open Innovation?
Creating collaborative global teams has never been more essential. Harvard Business School Professors discuss how to bring the outside world into your organization.
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Learn How to Think Strategically with Leaders from Public leadership and Harvard Kennedy School
In our course Strategy Execution for Public Leadership, Eric Rosenbach takes on this vital mission.
Announcements
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Harvard Online’s 2024 Global Impact
Harvard Online has reached 33M learners in 175 countries, expanding access to high-quality education globally.
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Shaping the Future of Online Learning
With more than two decades of senior executive leadership at Harvard, Catherine Breen offers insight on the future of online learning.
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A Decade of Innovation: Online Learning at Harvard
We are always asking, “What does the future look like for teaching and learning?”
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Harvard Online and Ibero-American Technology Foundation: New Opportunities for Ibero-American Learners
The agreement will introduce Harvard's technology courses, starting with a focus on data science, to university students throughout the Ibero-American region.
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UniRef Brings Harvard Courses on Web Programming to Syrian Refugees
Harvard Online is proud to provide access to education and experiences that help communities thrive.
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Harvard Online in Your Workplace: Elevate Your Team's Professional Development
At Harvard Online we understand the value of an educated and skilled workforce.
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Advance Your Career with Harvard Online Learning Paths
Demonstrate that you are committed to your growth by specializing further and pursuing a multi-course certificate program.