Take Your Cue From World-Class Faculty


No matter where you are in the world, the Public Leadership Credential allows you to learn through courses designed by Harvard Kennedy School faculty. Our faculty members are highly active in producing ideas and research that impact the world, influencing public policy, and teaching the next generation of public leaders. Whatever your goals for change in your community, our academic team will help you channel your passions into the practical skills you need to make an immediate positive impact.

Faculty Perspective

“Through seriously trying to understand the nature of problems, how to design policy, and, most of all, how to implement policy effectively, we can effect change for a better world.”
Michael Walton
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Dan Levy

Appointment
Senior Lecturer in Public Policy

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Christopher Robichaud

Appointment
Senior Lecturer in Ethics and Public Policy

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Teddy Svoronos

Appointment
Senior Lecturer in Public Policy

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Michael Walton

Appointment
Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, Emeritus

Hear From an Alumna

“PLC is a life-changing experience for any aspiring changemaker eager to embark on the journey of authentic leadership. A unique blend of Harvard academic rigor, practical application, and global perspectives. The HKS professors are simply outstanding.”
Pauline Charazac, PLC Alumna 2025

Ready to learn from the best?

Register now and start your Public Leadership Credential journey today.