Develop the global perspective, quantitative background, and creative problem-solving skills to take your strategy from formulation to execution.
Developed increased confidence after completing their course
Return on investment with an average $20,466 salary increase
Acquired new skills that were immediately applicable
Strengthen your capacity to create winning strategies and bring innovations to market by discovering customer jobs to be done and aligning your business’s resources, processes, and profit formula.
Formulate strategies to give your organization a competitive advantage, using a proven framework that creates value for customers, employees, and suppliers.
Gain the tools, skills, and frameworks to successfully implement strategy within your organization and drive impactful results.
Become a purpose-driven leader by learning how to influence key stakeholders and integrate values into your work to catalyze system-level change.
Complete any three courses within this subject area to earn a Certificate of Specialization in strategy. 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 strategy 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.
Strategy Foundations: For those newer to strategy who would like to develop a strategic mindset and quantitative foundations. We recommend completing Economics for Managers before taking Business Strategy.
Practitioner's Toolkit: For mid-career professionals seeking a practitioner’s toolkit in strategic decision-making and implementation. We recommend beginning this pathway with Business Strategy.
Senior-Level Strategy: For strategic visionaries at the mid-career to senior level looking for a competitive advantage to inspire and engage their organization to tackle what’s next. You can take the courses in any order.
I've been able to understand the macroeconomic policies that are being implemented by my country and the implications they have on our lives, equipping me to make better decisions.
Disruptive Strategy has given me confidence and clarity in my decisions, and I can already see the material impact of applying this model and mindset to our business and culture.
The course has completely changed me today. I feel like a new person, with a new thought process, driven by purpose, committed to doing the right thing.
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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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Invitation to a global professional network, including the HBS Online Connext conference, HBS faculty events, and HBS Online Community |
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