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Experience Harvard Business School wherever you are—in your career or the world—through our flexible online certificate and credential programs.

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Real-world, immersive learning that provides in-demand business skills

HBS Online offers a unique and highly engaging way to learn vital business concepts that today's professionals need to advance their careers.

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    Entrepreneurship & Innovation

    Master proven frameworks to harness innovation and transform disruptive ideas into viable ventures.

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    Marketing

    Build differentiated marketing strategies and brands that reach, resonate with, and retain customers.

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    Leadership & Management

    Acquire the leadership and management skills to get things done and bring out the best in your team.

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    Strategy

    Formulate and execute innovative business strategies that drive impactful results.

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    Business in Society

    Understand how to combine purpose with profit to tackle today’s most pressing global challenges.

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    Finance & Accounting

    Learn essential financial principles to unlock insights into business performance and potential.

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    Digital Transformation & AI

    Develop skills that enable you and your organization to stay competitive in the digital economy.

Explore all courses & programs

Find the offering that aligns with your goals.

All Courses & Programs
  • Digital Transformation & AI

    Sprint: Building AI Skills

    Develop practical skills to use generative AI with confidence at work. Walk away with an AI Action Plan, configured AI workspace, HBS-exclusive Prompt Pack, and experience completing a realistic business scenario.

    • On-Demand

    • $489

    • 4-5 hrs

  • Digital Transformation & AI

    Data Science and AI for Decision Making

    Learn how leaders can use AI and data science to improve decision-making, innovation, and business performance. Learn on your schedule with 90 days of full access starting the day you enroll.

    • On-Demand

    • $1,949

    • 20-25 hrs, 5-6 hrs/module

  • Leadership & Management

    Transforming Customer Experiences

    Build customer loyalty and drive business growth by delivering exceptional service and customer experiences. Learn on your schedule with 90 days of full access starting the day you enroll.

    • On-Demand

    • $1,949

    • 20-25 hrs, 5-6 hrs/module

  • Leadership & Management

    Dynamic Teaming

    Build adaptable, high-performing teams by improving collaboration, communication, and decision-making in rapidly changing environments.

    • Nov 18, 2026, 2 further sessions

    • $1,949, Payment due Nov 16, 2026

    • 24-28 hrs, 6-7 hrs/week

  • Finance & Accounting

    Strategic Financial Analysis

    Forecast performance, assess valuation, and analyze the strategic drivers of business success. Learn on your schedule with 90 days of full access starting the day you enroll.

    • On-Demand

    • $1,949

    • 40-50 hrs, 6-8 hrs/module

  • Marketing

    Entrepreneurial Marketing

    Develop the entrepreneurial mindset and toolkit to launch products, build brands, and drive growth with limited resources while adapting to evolving market conditions. Learn on your schedule with 90 days of full access starting the day you enroll.

    • On-Demand

    • $1,949

    • 16-20 hrs, 4-5 hrs/module

  • Marketing

    Creating Brand Value

    Build, manage, and measure brands that create competitive advantage, strengthen customer relationships, and drive long-term business value. Learn on your schedule with 90 days of full access starting the day you enroll.

    • On-Demand

    • $1,949

    • 23-40 hrs, 5-8 hrs/module

  • Digital Transformation & AI

    AI Essentials for Business

    Understand how AI is transforming business and identify practical opportunities to apply it. Learn on your schedule with 90 days of full access starting the day you enroll.

    • On-Demand

    • $1,949

    • 16-24 hrs, 4-6 hrs/module

Multi-Course Programs

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    Leadership & Management

    Credential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business (CLIMB)

    Refreshed for 2026: Build leadership, strategy, finance, and other critical business skills through a flexible, multi-course credential designed to accelerate your career. This program is for professionals seeking cross-functional leadership development and includes a capstone project and immersive cohort-based learning experience. Did you already apply and were accepted for January 2027? Complete your enrollment by January 11, 2027.

    • Jan 13, 2027, 1 further session

    • $15,000 (four installments of $3,750)

    • 1 year, 5-9 hours/module

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    Course Program
    • 5 pre-set courses

    • 2 electives

    • Capstone project

    • Choose from the New Leader or Experienced Leader learning paths

    • Jan 13, 2027, 1 further session

    • $15,000 (four installments of $3,750)

    • 1 year, 5-9 hours/module

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    Finance & Accounting

    Core Business Essentials

    Build foundational skills in accounting, strategy, and data analysis through a multi-course credential, including curated workplace dynamics lessons and a capstone project. This program is for professionals who want to speak the language of business with confidence. Save $1,800+ when you enroll in the 3-course bundle.

    • Nov 18, 2026, 3 further sessions

    • $2,799

    • 17 weeks, 5-8 hrs/week

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    Course Program
    • Business Analytics

    • Business Strategy

    • Financial Accounting

    • Negotiation, Trust, and Ethics Module

    • Capstone

    • Nov 18, 2026, 3 further sessions

    • $2,799

    • 17 weeks, 5-8 hrs/week

Limited Time Offer

Bonus Bundle

Take Your Learning Further with a Marketing and AI Bonus Bundle

Experience extra learning at no extra cost. For a limited time, HBS Online is offering access to expert perspectives on marketing and generative AI.

Marketing and AI Bonus Bundle
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What sets HBS Online apart?

Our online certificate and credential programs provide a real-world difference that can transform your life and career.
  • Real-World Cases

    We bring the classroom to you through HBS's signature case method. Immerse yourself in real scenarios from renowned business experts and leverage course concepts and your peers’ perspectives to determine a path forward.

  • Real-World Connections

    Learn from and network with a global community of peers before, during, and after your program. Ask questions, collaborate, and share experiences across industries. You'll build bonds that last a lifetime.

  • Real-World Outcomes

    Our certificate and credential programs can lead to transformational outcomes. HBS Online has helped learners grow or transition their careers, earn promotions and salary increases, and gain attention from recruiters. 

94%
of learners said HBS Online is more impactful than other online business programs
80%
of learners said the HBS Online experience was better than other online business programs
11x
return on investment, with 24% of HBS Online learners reporting an average $20,466 salary increase

The real-world examples were the best part of the courses. While going through the examples, I thought a lot about how I would have handled it if I were them. That plays a big role in how I do things now.

Riya Dashoriya
Riya Dashoriya; Engineering Manager, Quizlet

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