Harvard University - Kennedy School of Government - Executive Education
79 JFK Street
MA 02138
Cambridge (USA)
United States
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Application Deadline: May 11, 2026.
Leadership for Social Impact is a transformative on-campus executive education program specifically designed to help tackle these obstacles.
Leadership for Social Impact is a transformative on-campus executive education program specifically designed to help tackle these obstacles.
Jun 08, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026
General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: May 18, 2026.
The Leading in Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Technology and Policy executive program sits at the vital nexus of technology and policy, offering frameworks and strategies to navigate emerging challenges.
The Leading in Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Technology and Policy executive program sits at the vital nexus of technology and policy, offering frameworks and strategies to navigate emerging challenges.
Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: June 1, 2026.
This week-long intensive course, led by Harvard's distinguished faculty, offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the critical intersection of cybersecurity policy and technology. Through lectures, case studies, and group discussions, participants will gain the skills needed to design and implement effective cybersecurity strategies that protect both organizational and national interests.
This week-long intensive course, led by Harvard's distinguished faculty, offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the critical intersection of cybersecurity policy and technology. Through lectures, case studies, and group discussions, participants will gain the skills needed to design and implement effective cybersecurity strategies that protect both organizational and national interests.
Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ General Management/ Information Technology (IT)
English
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Application Deadline: October 7, 2026.
Investment Decisions and Behavioral Finance is an intensive two-day program from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education. It will expose you to the central principles and latest findings of the psychology of decision making under conditions of risk and uncertainty.
Investment Decisions and Behavioral Finance is an intensive two-day program from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education. It will expose you to the central principles and latest findings of the psychology of decision making under conditions of risk and uncertainty.
Nov 04, 2026 - Nov 06, 2026
Finance/ General Management/ Investment
English
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Application Deadline: December 11, 2026.
The Crisis Leadership in Higher Education program equips senior academic leaders with the critical strategies needed to manage crises effectively, safeguarding both students and the institution’s reputation.
The Crisis Leadership in Higher Education program equips senior academic leaders with the critical strategies needed to manage crises effectively, safeguarding both students and the institution’s reputation.
Feb 09, 2027 - Feb 12, 2027
Education/ General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: February 3, 2027.
Leadership in Crises is a five-day executive program designed to prepare you to successfully manage, survive, and recover from the unexpected. During the on-campus program, you will learn how to build the expertise needed to ensure a more successful crisis management process.
Leadership in Crises is a five-day executive program designed to prepare you to successfully manage, survive, and recover from the unexpected. During the on-campus program, you will learn how to build the expertise needed to ensure a more successful crisis management process.
Apr 04, 2027 - Apr 09, 2027
General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: February 24, 2027.
Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education is designed specifically to give you these vital abilities. Through this one-week executive negotiation program, you will master the strategic, analytic, and communication skills you need to negotiate effectively.
Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education is designed specifically to give you these vital abilities. Through this one-week executive negotiation program, you will master the strategic, analytic, and communication skills you need to negotiate effectively.
Apr 25, 2027 - Apr 30, 2027
General Management/ Negotiation/ Strategy
English
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Application Deadline: March 3, 2027.
Infrastructure Financing, Regulation, and Management is an executive program that gives participants the tools needed to develop, finance, regulate, and manage infrastructure using public, private, and PPP/P3-based procurement mechanisms.
Infrastructure Financing, Regulation, and Management is an executive program that gives participants the tools needed to develop, finance, regulate, and manage infrastructure using public, private, and PPP/P3-based procurement mechanisms.
May 02, 2027 - May 07, 2027
Finance/ General Management
English
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Application Deadline: March 3, 2027.
Leadership in Emerging Technology: Security, Strategy & Risk is a groundbreaking Executive Education program designed to equip leaders with the technical, strategic, and policy foundations necessary to navigate these critical emerging technologies.
Leadership in Emerging Technology: Security, Strategy & Risk is a groundbreaking Executive Education program designed to equip leaders with the technical, strategic, and policy foundations necessary to navigate these critical emerging technologies.
May 02, 2027 - May 07, 2027
General Management/ Leadership/ Risk Management/ Strategy
English
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Application Deadline: March 29, 2027.
Designed as an intensive four-day, on-campus executive education experience at Harvard Kennedy School, this program brings together senior leaders from across the public and private sectors to tackle the unique, high-pressure realities of major event delivery. It is not just about preparation—it is about performing at the highest level when it matters most.
Designed as an intensive four-day, on-campus executive education experience at Harvard Kennedy School, this program brings together senior leaders from across the public and private sectors to tackle the unique, high-pressure realities of major event delivery. It is not just about preparation—it is about performing at the highest level when it matters most.
May 10, 2027 - May 13, 2027
General Management/ Organizational Management
English
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Application Deadline: May 20, 2026.
Leading Successful Programs: Using Evidence to Assess Effectiveness will challenge you to rethink your programs' goals and reassess how you gather, evaluate, and use data to determine their effectiveness.
Leading Successful Programs: Using Evidence to Assess Effectiveness will challenge you to rethink your programs' goals and reassess how you gather, evaluate, and use data to determine their effectiveness.
Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026
General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: June 15, 2026.
The Comparative Tax Policy and Administration executive program provides you with the insights and tools to deal with this complex dynamic. Together with tax professionals from a range of sectors, you will deepen your knowledge of the latest approaches and tackle the most difficult topics in the design and implementation of tax systems from a strategic and tactical perspective.
The Comparative Tax Policy and Administration executive program provides you with the insights and tools to deal with this complex dynamic. Together with tax professionals from a range of sectors, you will deepen your knowledge of the latest approaches and tackle the most difficult topics in the design and implementation of tax systems from a strategic and tactical perspective.
Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 21, 2026
Finance/ General Management
English
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Application Deadline: July 20, 2026.
Through a week of intensive, highly interactive learning, you will confront the real-world leadership dilemmas you face in your current role.
Through a week of intensive, highly interactive learning, you will confront the real-world leadership dilemmas you face in your current role.
Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026
General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: July 22, 2026.
Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies examines the distinctive managerial and operational challenges faced by government officials and other professionals who have regulatory, enforcement, security, compliance-management, or other risk-control responsibilities.
Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies examines the distinctive managerial and operational challenges faced by government officials and other professionals who have regulatory, enforcement, security, compliance-management, or other risk-control responsibilities.
Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
General Management/ Strategy
English
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Application Deadline: August 24, 2026.
The Executive Leaders and Government program at Harvard Kennedy School provides a unique opportunity for senior executives from around the world - across government, business, and nonprofit sectors - to strengthen their leadership capabilities and gain strategic insights.
The Executive Leaders and Government program at Harvard Kennedy School provides a unique opportunity for senior executives from around the world - across government, business, and nonprofit sectors - to strengthen their leadership capabilities and gain strategic insights.
Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
General Management/ Government / Public Administration/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: August 20, 2026.
This four-week immersive program is tailored for senior executives from the public sector, military, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, providing a framework for strategic problem-solving and leadership development.
This four-week immersive program is tailored for senior executives from the public sector, military, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, providing a framework for strategic problem-solving and leadership development.
Oct 19, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
General Management
English
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Application Deadline: February 24, 2027.
Strategies for Inclusive Growth is a one-week, on-campus executive education program that rethinks the practice of economic policy, from design to implementation.
Strategies for Inclusive Growth is a one-week, on-campus executive education program that rethinks the practice of economic policy, from design to implementation.
Oct 19, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
General Management/ Strategy
English
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Application Deadline: October 1, 2026.
The Senior Executives in National and International Security program at Harvard Kennedy School offers a comprehensive global perspective on critical security issues. This one-week course, led by expert faculty, equips senior leaders with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex security challenges in today's interconnected world.
The Senior Executives in National and International Security program at Harvard Kennedy School offers a comprehensive global perspective on critical security issues. This one-week course, led by expert faculty, equips senior leaders with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex security challenges in today's interconnected world.
Nov 30, 2026 - Dec 05, 2026
General Management/ Service Management
English
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Application Deadline: November 23, 2026.
Through a week of intensive, highly interactive learning, you will confront the real-world leadership dilemmas you face in your current role.
Through a week of intensive, highly interactive learning, you will confront the real-world leadership dilemmas you face in your current role.
Jan 24, 2027 - Jan 29, 2027
General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: February 10, 2027.
Women and Power is an intensive, one-week on-campus program designed to accelerate women’s leadership advancement by equipping participants with strategic tools, enhancing core leadership skills, and providing access to a mutually supportive global network of extraordinary peers.
Women and Power is an intensive, one-week on-campus program designed to accelerate women’s leadership advancement by equipping participants with strategic tools, enhancing core leadership skills, and providing access to a mutually supportive global network of extraordinary peers.
Apr 11, 2027 - Apr 16, 2027
General Management/ Women
English
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Application Deadline: February 24, 2027.
Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education is designed specifically to give you these vital abilities.
Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education is designed specifically to give you these vital abilities.
Apr 25, 2027 - Apr 30, 2027
General Management/ Negotiation/ Strategy
English
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Application Deadline: April 7, 2027.
Adaptive Leadership: Practical Strategies for Change is a self-paced online module that brings Ron Heifetz’s most influential leadership frameworks into a flexible format.
Adaptive Leadership: Practical Strategies for Change is a self-paced online module that brings Ron Heifetz’s most influential leadership frameworks into a flexible format.
Jun 06, 2027 - Jun 11, 2027
General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: June 7, 2026.
Leadership and Character in Uncertain Times is a Harvard Kennedy School executive program delivered fully online so that you can become a more agile, impactful leader without disrupting your work and personal life.
Leadership and Character in Uncertain Times is a Harvard Kennedy School executive program delivered fully online so that you can become a more agile, impactful leader without disrupting your work and personal life.
Jul 07, 2026 - Aug 07, 2026
General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: May 20, 2026.
Leading Successful Programs: Using Evidence to Assess Effectiveness will challenge you to rethink your programs' goals and reassess how you gather, evaluate, and use data to determine their effectiveness.
Leading Successful Programs: Using Evidence to Assess Effectiveness will challenge you to rethink your programs' goals and reassess how you gather, evaluate, and use data to determine their effectiveness.
Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026
General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: July 27, 2026.
Nonprofit Management and Leadership: Strategies for Organizational Success is an online executive program that offers the latest research and best practices in nonprofit management to help leaders run organizations more effectively.
Nonprofit Management and Leadership: Strategies for Organizational Success is an online executive program that offers the latest research and best practices in nonprofit management to help leaders run organizations more effectively.
Aug 26, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
General Management/ Leadership/ Nonprofit/ Strategy
English
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Application Deadline: August 1, 2026.
Public Narrative: Leadership, Storytelling, and Action is a transformative online program through which you can strengthen your capacity to lead.
Public Narrative: Leadership, Storytelling, and Action is a transformative online program through which you can strengthen your capacity to lead.
Aug 31, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: August 15, 2026.
Climate Change Policy: Economics and Politics is an online executive program developed by Harvard Kennedy School faculty to address these challenges. Led by Faculty Chair Robert Stavins, Director of the Harvard Environmental Economics Program and the Harvard Project on Climate Agreements, this five-day interactive program is designed for managers, analysts, and leaders both inside and outside governments.
Climate Change Policy: Economics and Politics is an online executive program developed by Harvard Kennedy School faculty to address these challenges. Led by Faculty Chair Robert Stavins, Director of the Harvard Environmental Economics Program and the Harvard Project on Climate Agreements, this five-day interactive program is designed for managers, analysts, and leaders both inside and outside governments.
Sep 14, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026
Energy & Natural Resources/ General Management
English
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Application Deadline: August 31, 2026.
Navigate generative AI with this flexible six-week online program—designed to give leaders across all sectors the confidence, skills, and insight to harness AI tools like ChatGPT and shape the future responsibly.
Navigate generative AI with this flexible six-week online program—designed to give leaders across all sectors the confidence, skills, and insight to harness AI tools like ChatGPT and shape the future responsibly.
Sep 14, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ General Management
English
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Application Deadline: August 29, 2026.
This 10-week online executive education program, led by renowned experts Ricardo Hausmann and Matt Andrews, equips you with the knowledge to drive economic development and implement effective growth strategies in your country or region.
This 10-week online executive education program, led by renowned experts Ricardo Hausmann and Matt Andrews, equips you with the knowledge to drive economic development and implement effective growth strategies in your country or region.
Sep 28, 2026 - Dec 04, 2026
Finance/ General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: September 19, 2026.
This executive program, developed by Harvard Kennedy School faculty, covers all aspects of nonprofit financial stewardship. You will learn to connect the dots between mission, money, and impact.
This executive program, developed by Harvard Kennedy School faculty, covers all aspects of nonprofit financial stewardship. You will learn to connect the dots between mission, money, and impact.
Oct 19, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
Finance/ General Management/ Nonprofit
English
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Application Deadline: December 11, 2026.
The Harvard Kennedy School Leadership Decision Making executive program equips senior leaders with proven tools to elevate judgment and strengthen decision quality across your organization.
The Harvard Kennedy School Leadership Decision Making executive program equips senior leaders with proven tools to elevate judgment and strengthen decision quality across your organization.
Jan 11, 2027 - Jan 22, 2027
General Management/ Leadership/ Problem Solving / Decisionmaking
English
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Application Deadline: January 2, 2027.
This program offers a unique opportunity to connect with leaders from around the world who are engaged in similar efforts to drive social and political change.
This program offers a unique opportunity to connect with leaders from around the world who are engaged in similar efforts to drive social and political change.
Feb 01, 2027 - May 28, 2027
Change/ General Management/ Leadership
English
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Application Deadline: January 25, 2027.
Behavioral Insights and Public Policy (Online), led by faculty chair Todd Rogers and featuring renowned scholars and practitioners, will introduce you to cutting-edge research from various social science disciplines that can help inform policy development and craft policies with more successful outcomes.
Behavioral Insights and Public Policy (Online), led by faculty chair Todd Rogers and featuring renowned scholars and practitioners, will introduce you to cutting-edge research from various social science disciplines that can help inform policy development and craft policies with more successful outcomes.
Feb 22, 2027 - Mar 12, 2027
General Management
English
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Application Deadline: January 23, 2027.
Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies examines the distinctive managerial and operational challenges faced by government officials and other professionals who have regulatory, enforcement, security, compliance-management, or other risk-control responsibilities.
Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies examines the distinctive managerial and operational challenges faced by government officials and other professionals who have regulatory, enforcement, security, compliance-management, or other risk-control responsibilities.
Feb 22, 2027 - Feb 26, 2027
General Management/ Strategy
English
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Application Deadline: February 20, 2027.
Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education is designed specifically to give you these vital abilities. Through this one-week executive negotiation program, you will master the strategic, analytic, and communication skills you need to negotiate effectively.
Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education is designed specifically to give you these vital abilities. Through this one-week executive negotiation program, you will master the strategic, analytic, and communication skills you need to negotiate effectively.
Mar 22, 2027 - Mar 26, 2027
General Management/ Negotiation/ Strategy
English
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Application Deadline: February 20, 2027.
Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education is designed specifically to give you these vital abilities.
Negotiation Strategies: Building Agreement Across Boundaries from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education is designed specifically to give you these vital abilities.
Mar 22, 2027 - Mar 26, 2027
General Management/ Negotiation/ Strategy
English
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Application Deadline: April 3, 2027.
Strategic Leadership: Enhancing Your Personal Effectiveness, provides the cutting-edge tools you need to become an effective leader for this exact moment. Developed by Faculty Chair Robert Wilkinson and featuring experts and scholars from across Harvard University, this program equips you with a practical framework to align purpose, people, and performance—so you can lead more effectively and drive meaningful results in your organization.
Strategic Leadership: Enhancing Your Personal Effectiveness, provides the cutting-edge tools you need to become an effective leader for this exact moment. Developed by Faculty Chair Robert Wilkinson and featuring experts and scholars from across Harvard University, this program equips you with a practical framework to align purpose, people, and performance—so you can lead more effectively and drive meaningful results in your organization.
May 03, 2027 - May 07, 2027
General Management/ Leadership/ Strategy
English
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Generative AI: How to Use It and Why It Matters
Application Deadline: April 27, 2026.
Navigate generative AI with this flexible six-week online program—designed to give leaders across all sectors the confidence, skills, and insight to harness AI tools like ChatGPT and shape the future responsibly.
Navigate generative AI with this flexible six-week online program—designed to give leaders across all sectors the confidence, skills, and insight to harness AI tools like ChatGPT and shape the future responsibly.
May 11, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ General Management
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Delivering Public Services: Efficiency, Equity, and Quality
The program will convene a diverse group of policymakers and practitioners from around the world to examine these issues and explore the role technology can play in addressing them.
Jul 10, 2023 - Jul 21, 2023
Nonprofit
English
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Senior Executives in National and International Security
Senior Executives in National and International Security is designed to provide senior leaders at the highest level of the national and international security community with expert perspectives on the world’s most important challenges.
Jun 05, 2023 - Jun 16, 2023
Leadership
English
Completed
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