Executive Education at Harvard Kennedy School is an invaluable opportunity for senior-level leaders from every sector. Offered both on campus and online, our executive education programs in public policy will provide you with innovative tactics to solve your current challenges, the latest research, and engage you in robust discussions led by Harvard faculty.

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Leading Green Growth: Economic Strategies for a Low-Carbon World

Gain an understanding of decarbonization and its economic impact with Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education. Achieve prosperity in a low-carbon future.
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Persuasive Communication: Narrative, Evidence, and Impact

Learn how to craft persuasive communication. Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education provides help on how to create powerful messages.
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Implementing Public Policy

Equips policymakers with both the skills to analyze policies, as well as the field-tested tools and tactics to successfully implement them. 
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Behavioral Insights and Public Policy

Explore the intersection of Behavioral Insights and Public Policy in our Executive Education programs. Gain valuable insights for effective decision-making.
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Leadership and Character in Uncertain Times

Teaches you how to lead amidst conflict and disagreement using adaptive leadership tools and strategies you can apply immediately to enact change.
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Leading in Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Technology and Policy

Explores the intersection of policy and technology and provides tools to better navigate the uncharted territory of AI.
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Cybersecurity: The Intersection of Policy and Technology

Focuses on the intersection of policy and technology in an effort to combat network-based intrusions that disrupt productivity, jeopardize privacy, and threaten national security.
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Comparative Tax Policy and Administration

Brings together senior tax practitioners to examine the latest developments in the design and implementation of tax systems worldwide.
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Climate Change Policy: Economics and Politics

Our executive program addresses the climate change challenge and its impact on the environment, economy, and society. Explore today.
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Leading Smart Policy Design: A Multisectoral Approach to Economic Decisions

Provides analysis framework and hands-on experience using a systematic approach to theory- and data-driven innovation.
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Cybersecurity: The Intersection of Policy and Technology

Focuses on the intersection of policy and technology in an effort to combat network-based intrusions that disrupt productivity, jeopardize privacy, and threaten national security.
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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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Harvard Kennedy School provides public policy programs for professionals like you who seek to expand your skillset, optimize your effectiveness, and connect with a diverse network of peers.

HKS public policy executive education delivers an unparalleled depth of knowledge from a world-renowned university in short program formats that fit your busy schedule. Each program is designed and led by Harvard faculty to provide even the most experienced leader with new perspectives, the latest research, and an updated tool kit to solve real-world challenges.

Make a difference in your career with just one program, or go further with your learning and pursue a public policy leadership certificate.