Community

The learning doesn't end when your online course does.

 

HBS Online Community Members

The Harvard Business School Online Community is a global network of like-minded peers who are passionate about business.

In more than 30 regions around the world, HBS Online learners gather to connect, ask questions, and share experiences and expertise. Community Organizers coordinate virtual and in-person events to help their peers build their professional network and find new opportunities to advance their careers.

If you’re looking to build your network or connect with other business professionals in your area, join Community and attend an event near you.

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Meet Some of Our Organizers

Ibeabuchi Imo

“The HBS Online Community is a global gathering of professionals from diverse backgrounds. I've met amazing people who have become colleagues, business partners, and close friends.”

Ibeabuchi Imo, Boston Chapter Organizer

Asiye Cerkezoglu

“To me, Community is when like-minded people with similar core values come together to inspire and learn from one another. Community members create common goals and go for them.”

Asiye Cerkezoglu, Istanbul Chapter Organizer

Edgar Barillas

“The HBS Online Community provides great opportunities to grow your skills together through Challenges that help nonprofits, enabling you to impact communities around the world.”

Edgar Barillas, Los Angeles Chapter Organizer

Emi Shitara

“The HBS Online Community is unique, with diverse talents and emerging leaders gathering from all over the world. It’s a source of innovation and helps make a positive difference in the world.”

Emi Shitara, Tokyo Chapter Organizer

Empowering Our Community to Help Others

Building your network is only one of the benefits of joining Community. HBS Online also partners with nonprofits to support other communities in need. Learners have met around the world to help organizations solve a pressing challenge facing their business. Explore our recent partnerships below:


Greater Boston Food Bank

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Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) challenged the Community to develop a scalable, cost-effective way for pantries to deliver nutritious food to clients. Ten Chapters submitted innovative ideas, and the New York City Chapter won. Explore how the Community helped the GBFB get closer to their goal of ending hunger.


Sustainable Harvest International

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Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) asked the Community to help them reverse climate change and fight rural poverty, by developing a business plan that enables SHI to scale their impact by creating ventures that offset financial costs and increase farmers’ benefits. Learn more about how the winning idea could help SHI expand their reach.

Are you interested in joining the Community? Sign up below, and get updates on what’s happening around the world by subscribing to the HBS Online Community newsletter.

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