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Deepen your understanding of civic life, public leadership, and policy-making. These courses explore political institutions, decision-making, justice, and civic engagement at local, national, and global levels.

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Aaron Kesselheim

Aaron Kesselheim

Professor of Medicine, Director of the Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law, Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard University

Ameet Sarpatwari

Ameet Sarpatwari

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Assistant Director of the Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law, Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard University

Danielle Allen

Danielle Allen

James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University

Eric Rosenbach

Eric Rosenbach

Director of the Defense, Emerging Technology, and Strategy Program at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

Jerry Avorn

Jerry Avorn

Professor of Medicine, Emeritus Chief of the Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics and Co-Director of the Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law at Harvard University

Jonathan Darrow

Jonathan Darrow

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law, Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard University

Mark Moore

Mark Moore

Professor of Strategic Public Management, Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Michael J. Sandel

Michael J. Sandel

Peter K. Bol

Peter K. Bol

Charles H. Carswell Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University

Thomas E. Patterson

Thomas E. Patterson

Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press, Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

William C. Kirby

William C. Kirby

T. M. Chang Professor of China Studies at Harvard University

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The course was thoughtfully developed and gave me the opportunity to better understand the public leadership perspective. I would recommend this course to individuals wanting a career in public leadership.

Rob A.

Strategy Execution for Public Leadership
I took the Strategy & Execution course with Eric Rosenbach online earlier this year. It was one of the best things I did in all of 2024.

Tina P.

Strategy Execution for Public Leadership

Being part of Harvard is not just about learning from world-class professors—it’s about stepping into a whole new world of academic exploration. The content is challenging yet deeply rewarding, offering the joy of learning and uncovering new perspectives. For me, Harvard Online is more than a learning platform; it’s a seamless integration of the modern world and academia, enabling us to study, grow, and discover.

Pittayatorn P.

U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies
I really have enjoyed learning about Legal Justice with Harvard University and would like to encourage my friends out there to visit HarvardX to have the same knowledge I have had from Harvard. Thank you!

Davis N.

Justice
The program equipped me with practical skills to enhance decision-making and drive impact across my area of work and beyond. I greatly enjoyed the pragmatic approach, with real-life examples that simplify complex concepts, the course empowering me to apply the information directly to my work, promoting continuous improvement. I highly recommend this course for anyone aiming to improve their strategy execution, assess impact, and make informed decisions.

Roxana H

Strategy Execution for Public Leadership
Participating in the Strategy Execution for Public Leadership program was a truly transformative experience. This program has strengthened my ability to lead complex projects, engage stakeholders more effectively, and drive meaningful, results-oriented reforms. I highly recommend it to any public servant committed to delivering lasting impact.

Tarek A.

Strategy Execution for Public Leadership
It was wonderful for me to complete the Strategy Execution for Public Leadership online course from Harvard University which will create a new opportunity for me for career development. I really enjoyed the course, and I would like to take this moment to thank everyone who contributed to this course.

Lamine B.

Strategy Execution for Public Leadership
It was a dream come true for me because I respect the institute so much. It was my pleasure to be a part of the Harvard community, a place that represents a legacy of excellence and is highly respected globally. Harvard's commitment to excellence, truth, responsibility and diversity will always attract the cream of the crop because of its excellence.

Esther M.

American Government: Constitutional Foundations

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