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We offer self-paced programs on the edX platform. You can work through the course on your own schedule. For audit learners, you will have access to the course materials from your enrollment date for the length of the course advertised on the enrollment page. For Verified Track learners working towards a certificate, you will need to successfully complete the course before the course close date in order to qualify for the certificate.

You can find more information on edX courses here.

We offer online courses on the GetSmarter platform. Learners complete course work that is broken up into weekly modules.

Each weekly module may include interactive video lectures, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and/or additional web resources.

Learners will also have access to a Success Advisor from GetSmarter for any administrative or technical assistance. You can find more answers to frequently asked questions on GetSmarter courses here.

We offer self-paced programs on the HBS Online course platform.

The HBS Online platform features short videos of Harvard faculty and leading experts, interactive graphs and exercises, and opportunities to contribute to a vibrant online community.

We offer self-paced programs and on-demand courses on the Harvard Online platform.

The Harvard Online platform features short videos of Harvard faculty and leading experts, interactive graphs and exercises, and opportunities to contribute to a vibrant online community.

Learners enrolled in a verified track on edX must first agree to the edX Honor Code when accessing the first graded assignment of their course. By agreeing to the honor code and using edX.org, learners are agreeing to be legally bound by the agreements and the terms of services of edX.

You can find more information on the edX Honor Code here.

The edX Help Center has a large collection of articles that may provide the answer you are seeking. The help center also has many articles that can guide you on your learning journey.

You can also contact edX by creating a support ticket.

For questions and assistance with GetSmarter courses, you can contact GetSmarter through their contact page.

Your certificate is absolutely still valid. You do not need to change how it’s presented on your resume or LinkedIn.

Please review the edX technical requirement FAQ here.

Certain Courses may require additional software and resources, and these are communicated to students prior to registering for those courses. All students, irrespective of operating system or device, require the following in order to access course content:

• MS Office
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• A stable internet connection

Please review the HBS Online technical requirement FAQ here.

Harvard Online courses are delivered through the Harvard Online, HBS Online, edX, and GetSmarter learning platforms.

You can now find all Harvard Online courses on this website. While some courses are still delivered via HBS Online’s course platform, Harvard Online courses have been moved to a new website due to their interdisciplinary nature.

HBS Online will continue to focus on delivering business-focused certificate courses, while the Harvard Online website offers programs that combine faculty and disciplines from across the university—from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences to Harvard Medical School and beyond.