Learning Model
Develop in-demand business skills you can apply immediately. Immerse yourself in real-world examples facing seasoned leaders alongside a global network of business professionals.
Engage in real-world learning with a global community of peers
Harvard Business School Online offers a unique and highly engaging way to learn vital business concepts. Our flexible certificate and credential programs are taught by world-renowned Harvard Business School faculty and delivered via our innovative online platform designed to bring the HBS classroom to you.
Wherever you are in your career—or the world—we can help you achieve your goals. In a recent survey conducted by City Square Associates, 94 percent of learners said HBS Online is more impactful than other online business programs, and 91 percent stated HBS Online had a positive impact on their careers.
What sets HBS Online apart? Our learning model is active, social, and features real-world cases.
Real-World Cases
Apply your learning through real-world examples and experience Harvard Business School’s signature case method. Business leaders will share challenges they’ve faced. As the story unfolds, you’ll leverage course concepts, vital tools and frameworks, and the diversity of your peers’ perspectives to analyze the problem and determine a path forward.
Active
Immerse yourself in a dynamic, interactive learning experience. You’ll engage in a new activity every three to five minutes and apply your knowledge through polls, quizzes, and problem-solving exercises designed to accelerate and reinforce your learning. Exchange ideas with your classmates, broaden your perspective, and challenge your worldview.
Social
Join a global community of business professionals. Learn from and network with peers before, during, and after your course. Ask questions, collaborate, give feedback, and share experiences and expertise across industries to grow or transition your career. You’ll build lasting connections that support you wherever life takes you next.
Stories from Our Learners
“I had never experienced such an immersive platform online, and could argue that it was more effective at building and solidifying knowledge than some of the in-class courses I took in college.”
Ryan Dumlao, CORe Participant
“Being able to break down real-life scenarios, and look at the management processes within each—what worked and what didn't—provided a unique method of learning, and was incomparable to other course offerings available.”
Monica Higgins, Management Essentials Participant
“My favorite part of the program was interacting with my cohort members. I received valuable shared experiences, feedback, and was able to be a thought partner around strategies and best practices in varying scenarios.”
Raymond Porch, Management Essentials Participant
At HBS Online, you complete coursework on your own time while meeting regular deadlines to ensure you’re progressing through the course in step with your peers and taking full advantage of every networking and social learning opportunity.
This isn’t your typical online business education. Take the next step in your career and experience it for yourself.