Leadership & Management

Develop the leadership and management skills to get things done and bring out the best in your team, whether you’re an aspiring, new, or seasoned leader.

82%

Improved confidence leading initiatives at work

92%

Course completion rate

91%

Satisfaction rating

Source: 2019-2020 surveys and course data

Certificate Courses (5)

Leadership Principles

Professors Joshua Margolis & Anthony Mayo

Learn to bring out the best in others by applying and adapting your leadership style and managing the conditions that drive team performance.

6 weeks, 7-9 hrs/week
Apply by January 17$1,750Certificate

Management Essentials

Professors Joseph Fuller & David Garvin

Master four vital managerial processes: decision-making, implementation, organizational learning, and change management.

8 weeks, 4-7 hrs/week
Apply by January 3$1,600Certificate

Organizational Leadership

Professors Joshua Margolis & Anthony Mayo

Elevate your leadership skills to take your organization to the next level.

7 weeks, 6-8 hrs/week
Apply by January 3$1,750Certificate

Strategy Execution

Professor Robert Simons

Gain the tools, skills, and frameworks to successfully implement strategy within your organization.

8 weeks, 5-8 hrs/week
Apply by January 17$1,750Certificate

Negotiation Mastery

Professor Michael Wheeler

Secure maximum value for your organization through a mastery of negotiation techniques.

8 weeks, 4-5 hrs/week
Apply by November 19$1,600Certificate

Complete any three courses within this subject area to earn a Certificate of Specialization in Leadership & Management

What You Earn

Certificate of Completion

Take any individual course to earn a Certificate of Completion and boost your resume.

Certificate of Specialization

Complete any three courses within this subject area to earn a Certificate of Specialization and signify your deep expertise in Leadership & Management.

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What Learners are Saying

I got promoted to a senior project coordinator role just weeks after finishing the course, so I have had the chance to apply many of the topics covered.

My favorite part of the program was interacting with my cohort members. I shared valuable experiences and feedback and was able to be a thought partner around strategies and best practices.

I am using some of the negotiation preparation techniques from the course in different aspects of my job. Overall, I feel more confident in situations that might have once felt intimidating.

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.

HBS Online vs. Other Top Business Schools with Online, Asynchronous Courses

	HBS OnlineHBSO	Others
Considered more impactful than other online programs by learners*	Yes	No
The preferred brand among prospective online learners*	Yes	No
Reimagined the case study method through a proprietary platform featuring courses created by renowned faculty	Yes	No
Collaboration with fellow online learners through unique simulations and interactive activities	Yes	Some
Discount for repeat participants	Yes	Some
Certificate awarded upon completion of program	Yes	Some
Invitation to a global professional network, including the HBS Online Connext conference, HBS faculty events, and HBS Online Community	Yes	No

* Considered more impactful than other online programs — From a 2018 survey of participants across all HBS Online programs, conducted by City Square Associates. Preferred brand among prospective online learners — From a 2021 survey of prospective learners, conducted by City Square Associates.

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82% improved confidence leading initiatives at work — From a recent survey of past participants across all HBS Online programs, conducted by City Square Associates. 92% course completion rate, 91% satisfaction rating — From all respondents to a post program survey to all 2019 and 2020 participants within this subject area.

Leadership & Management