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.
Developed increased confidence after completing their course
Return on investment with an average $20,466 salary increase
Felt more confident leading initiatives at work
Learn to bring out the best in others by applying and adapting your leadership style and managing the conditions that drive team performance.
Master four vital managerial processes: decision-making, implementation, organizational learning, and change management.
Elevate your leadership skills to drive organizational success and effectively implement transformative change.
Acquire the tools, processes, and skills to build agile, adaptable teams and lead them in rapidly changing work environments.
Gain the tools, skills, and frameworks to successfully implement strategy within your organization and drive impactful results.
Lead your organization through successful transformation by learning how to execute for today and innovate for tomorrow.
Master negotiation techniques to secure maximum value for yourself and your organization.
Gain a systematic approach for delivering standout services and experiences that provide a competitive edge and build customer loyalty.
Complete any three courses within this subject area to earn a Certificate of Specialization in leadership and management. Complete the year-long CLIMB program to earn a Credential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business.
Application deadline December 31, 2025. CLIMB enables new and experienced leaders to ignite their careers with a combination of vital and forward-looking business skills, self-reflection, and an immersive cohort-based learning experience with a diverse global network.
Do you want to dive deeper into leadership and management to advance your career? By taking three courses in this subject area, you can earn an advanced Certificate of Specialization. With our past participant discount, you'll receive 30% off your second and third courses for a total savings of $1,110.
Here are three learning pathways we recommend based on your career goals and stage. You can take the courses in any order.
Emerging Leader's Toolkit: For early- and mid-career professionals looking to build a leadership toolkit and master managerial processes.
Preparing for Senior Leadership: For mid-career and senior professionals looking to set strategy and align organizational conditions to foster innovation and manage change.
Building Influence for Impact: For impact-oriented professionals and managers looking to drive team performance and influence their organizations and society.
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.
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Reimagined the case study method through a proprietary platform featuring courses created by renowned faculty |
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Collaboration with fellow online learners through unique simulations and interactive activities |
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Certificate awarded upon completion of program |
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Invitation to a global professional network, including the HBS Online Connext conference, HBS faculty events, and HBS Online Community |
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