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Executive Education at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) is the premier global resource for those who aim to advance public policy, seek professional growth, and strive for real-world impact. Explore our 40+ transformative on-campus, online, and blended programs designed and led by Harvard faculty, including HKS Access, our new line of programs available for professionals at any stage of their career and offered in a flexible self-paced format that works for your schedule. Join a network of professionals who are eager to drive change in the world around them.

 

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Climate Change and Energy: Policymaking for the Long Term

Climate change is one of the most important global issues of our time. Gain insights for sustainable leadership. Explore today.
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Self-Paced Online
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Generative AI: How to Use It and Why It Matters

Gain practical, step-by-step guidance on how to use generative AI with confidence. You'll also develop the insight to participate thoughtfully in the broader dialogue about AI’s risks, limitations, and long-term impact on society.
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HKS Access
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Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries

Master the strategic, analytic, and communication skills you need to negotiate effectively with Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education.
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Senior Executive Fellows

Provides experienced professionals with opportunities to gain advanced leadership skills and knowledge. Learn more.
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Leadership in Crises

Equips leaders involved in crisis management at the federal, state, and local level with the skills and analytical frameworks necessary to successfully manage, survive, and recover from unexpected events.
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Women and Power

Equips leaders with tools necessary to accelerate women's leadership advancement. Explore this program offering.
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Driving Nonprofit Performance and Innovation

Challenges leaders of nonprofit organizations to think about new strategies for creating and sustaining high organizational performance.
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Major Events: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges

Helps navigate the challenges and opportunities of hosting or sponsoring a major event.
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On Campus
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Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries

Master the strategic, analytic, and communication skills you need to negotiate effectively with Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education.
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Strategies for Inclusive Growth

Equips leaders with a foundational understanding of the policies and organizations needed to drive inclusive growth in their context
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Infrastructure Financing, Regulation, and Management

Gives participants the tools needed to develop, finance, regulate, and manage infrastructure using public, private, and PPP/P3-based procurement mechanisms.
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Leadership in Emerging Technology: Security, Strategy & Risk

Provides insight into critical emerging technologies, examine risks, identify opportunities, and build skills in strategy development and execution.
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Whether you complete a program on our historic Cambridge campus or through the flexibility of an online offering, your immersive learning experience at Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education will prepare you to take immediate action at your organization. From public policy to nonprofit leadership to economic development, our short, research-backed executive programs empower leaders to meet the present moment.