Rapid technological change has transformed the skills today’s business professionals need to stay competitive. A recent report shows that 92 percent of jobs require digital skills. To ensure you and your organization succeed, building an innovative mindset and skill set is vital to execute future-ready business strategies.
That’s why Harvard Business School Online is excited to announce its newest offering: the Credential of Digital Innovation and Strategy. This six-month program is designed to help leaders and professionals across industries compete in the digital world through a combination of forward-looking coursework, unique team activities with a diverse global network, and a capstone project that applies the program’s learnings and showcases your skills.
View VideoThe Credential of Digital Innovation and Strategy is a flexible, curated pathway consisting of four HBS Online courses: Leading in the Digital World, Design Thinking and Innovation, Digital Marketing Strategy, and Winning with Digital Platforms. You may take the programs in any order and at your own pace; the only requirement is that you complete all coursework, including the capstone project, by the final deadline.
“As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, professionals need a clear understanding of the tools, platforms, and strategies that drive success in this evolving environment,” says HBS Online Senior Managing Director Simeen Mohsen. “The Credential of Digital Innovation and Strategy offers a comprehensive and flexible pathway for individuals to develop the digital mindset and strategic acumen they need to lead their organizations through transformation and innovation.”
Throughout the program, you’ll immerse yourself in real-world examples from industry-leading experts at companies that have undergone digital transformation, such as avatarin, Mastercard, Moderna, Pfizer, and Bloomberg, L.P. You’ll gain actionable insights from their experiences you can apply to advance your organization’s strategic goals.
Through the program, you’ll:
- Adopt an innovative mindset with a broad understanding of digital transformation and how to develop and execute a future-ready business strategy
- Explore digital tools and data-informed leadership to execute, innovate, and work smarter
- Apply design thinking and creative problem-solving principles to generate new ideas, enhance team performance, and innovate collaboratively
- Gain frameworks, tools, and customer engagement techniques to enhance your organization’s digital marketing strategy and measure its success
- Understand how digital platforms create and capture value, and discover how to launch, scale, maintain, and compete against platform businesses
Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a Credential of Digital Innovation and Strategy, plus three Certificates of Completion in Digital Marketing Strategy, Design Thinking and Innovation, and Winning with Digital Platforms.
Enrollment for this six-week program is now open through June 5, 2025. The first offering will begin on June 11, 2025. For more information or to enroll, visit our Credential of Digital Innovation and Strategy page.