Free Online Business Courses

Now is the perfect time to advance your career with HBS Online's free online business lessons and e-books. Explore how you can learn for free online, on your own time, anywhere in the world.

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Free, Interactive Lessons

Gain actionable skills while experiencing real-world learning from HBS Online.

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Free E-Books

Uncover new tools, frameworks, and insights with our free business e-books.

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What Are Free Business Lessons and E-Books?

Gain access to interactive, online business lessons taught by leading faculty and industry experts while engaging with a community of learners from around the world. Or, download an e-book to immerse yourself deeper in vital business topics and develop new insights to progress in your company and career.

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Free Business E-Books

Strategy E-Book

Strengthen your abilities in strategic planning, strategy formulation, and improve your strategic skill set.

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Finance & Accounting E-Book

Expand your knowledge by learning about the differences between finance and accounting and the skills all managers need.

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Entrepreneurship E-Book

Explore what characterizes a successful entrepreneur and the skills you need to thrive.

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Business Essentials E-Book

Enhance your business knowledge to make an impact on your organization and be competitive in the job market.

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Leadership E-Book

Learn about the difference between leadership and management, and how you can be a more effective leader.

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Data & Analytics E-Book

Gain an introduction to data literacy that can put you on track to be a data-driven professional.

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Who will benefit?

College Students and Recent Graduates

Gain a competitive edge when entering the job market with new, actionable skills and knowledge.

Early- and Mid-Career Professionals

Advance your career with a deeper understanding of core business concepts.

Leaders and Entrepreneurs

Develop skills that can help you, your team, and organization achieve success.

What sets HBS Online apart?

Our flexible, online programs are designed to bring the Harvard Business School classroom to you, and are built around three key characteristics:

Active

HBS Online courses are nothing like a typical sit-back-and-listen lecture. You’ll engage in a new activity every three to five minutes. Each element is designed to keep you interested, involved, and on your toes.

Social

Engaging with your peers is a big part of what makes HBS Online unique. You exchange ideas, offer input, and seek out viewpoints from a community of learners gathered from around the globe. In the process, you learn from each other’s experiences and perspectives.

Case-Based

Immerse yourself in real-world learning. Lessons are brought to life through cases, which put you in the shoes of business leaders. Hear firsthand the challenges they faced, and wrestle with the same issues and imperfect information.

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What Are Free Business Lessons and E-Books?

Free Business E-Books

Strategy E-Book

Finance & Accounting E-Book

Entrepreneurship E-Book

Business Essentials E-Book

Leadership E-Book

Data & Analytics E-Book

Who will benefit?

College Students and Recent Graduates

Early- and Mid-Career Professionals

Leaders and Entrepreneurs

What sets HBS Online apart?

Active

Social

Case-Based

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