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Harvard Online presents curated online courses that combine faculty and disciplines from across the University, connecting learners around the globe with the world’s most urgent issues.

Outsmarting Implicit Bias

Designed for individuals and teams, this Harvard Online course taught by preeminent Harvard Professor Mahzarin Banaji teaches the science of implicit bias and strategies to counter the impact of bias in the workplace.

What are you interested in?

Health care leadership.

Deepen perspectives and advance insights into the strategic issues facing health care organizations today.

Harvard on Digital

Approach new digital and data strategies with an eye toward people, mindsets, and systems.

Leadership, Communication, Transformation

What kind of leader will you be?

Law in Practice

Keep up on moral, ethical, and legal arguments and continue your education beyond the classroom.

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Benefit and Discount Programs for Organizations and Individuals

Experience Harvard Online by utilizing our wide variety of discount programs for individuals and groups. 

Past participant discounts.

Learners who have enrolled in at least one qualifying Harvard Online program hosted on the HBS Online platform are eligible to receive a 30% discount on this course, regardless of completion or certificate status in the first purchased program. Past-Participant Discounts are automatically applied to the Program Fee upon time of payment.  Learn more here .

Learners who have earned a verified certificate for a HarvardX course hosted on the  edX platform  are eligible to receive a 30% discount on this course using a discount code. Discounts are not available after you've submitted payment, so if you think you are eligible for a discount on a registration, please check your email for a code or contact us .

Non-profit, Government, Military, and Education Discounts

For this course we offer a 30% discount for learners who work in the nonprofit, government, military, or education fields. 

Eligibility is determined by a prospective learner’s email address, ending in .org, .gov, .mil, or .edu. Interested learners can apply below for the discount and, if eligible, will receive a promo code to enter when completing payment information to enroll in a Harvard Online program. Click here to apply for these discounts.

Gather your team to experience Harvard Online courses and to enjoy the benefits of learning together: 

• Single invoicing for groups of 10 or more
• Tiered discounts and pricing available with up to 50% off
• Growth reports on your team's progress
• Flexible course and partnership plans 

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Trending Courses

Data science principles.

Data Science Principles gives you an overview of data science with a code- and math-free introduction to prediction, causality, data wrangling, privacy, and ethics.

Health Care Strategy

Learn from HBS Professor Leemore Dafny how to align the principles of business strategy with the unique challenges and structures of health care organizations to capture value, define your mission, and lead your organization to success.

Health Care Economics

Taught by Harvard Medical School faculty, this course provides insights into the interactions between industries in the US health care sector and teaches what economic forces are shaping health care.

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Learner Testimonials

On Data Privacy and Technology

"The course was informative on both current and future data privacy and technological innovation trends—the need for data privacy without inhibiting innovation. The team and instructors prompt critical thinking while broadening the understanding of data privacy beyond the frontiers. At the end of the course, I concluded that there was a need for a mass cultural shift towards ethical use of technology."

Joanita Nagaba Co-founder, ANJ Data Management Solutions Africa Ltd.

On Health Care Economics

“This is an amazing course. The professor did a fantastic job dissecting the complexities of healthcare into chewable chunks." 

Howard H. Dinh, MD, FACC Medical Director, Cardiac Services, Greater Sacramento The Permanente Medical Group and Chief, Cardiology Kaiser Permanente, South Sacramento

"I love the way the course is structured with real-world examples and the critical thinking sessions. It forces us to reflect upon what is happening around us. People who have an interest in cybersecurity, as well as those that would like to gain more general knowledge, would greatly benefit from this course."

Anand Narayan Account Executive, Lenovo Canada

On Data Science Principles

"This is a topic that people in any industry should have at least basic knowledge of in order to create more efficient and competitive businesses, tools, and resources."

Carlos E. Sapene Chief Executive Officer

On Data Science For Business

"This course had an amazing instructor, amazing examples, and an amazing user interface that made it easy for me to grasp the material and learn simultaneously with others around the world."

Shawn Carrington, Jr. Senior Executive Officer Perspecta, Inc.

Education Leadership (online)

Graduate Program

The Master’s in Education (Ed.M.) prepares students with the skills needed to change the world through education. The online Master’s in Education Leadership is a part-time, two-year Ed.M. program from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with Higher Education and PreK-12 pathways. The program is specifically designed for mid-career working education professionals and is career-embedded—so students can immediately apply what they are learning. Through this program, students will strengthen the invaluable skills they’ve already developed and develop the tools to propel themselves to new leadership opportunities and to even greater impact.

Spring Course Registration is open . Explore courses today.

Join a global community of learners.

Build the skills to shape the world.

Wherever you are in your career and life, you can engage with expert faculty and peers — and gain next-level knowledge to achieve your goals.

Graduate Degrees

Graduate certificates.

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• Undergraduate Degrees & Certificates
• Premedical Program

A Harvard Education Designed for You

Deep learning springs from human connection. That’s why we work so hard to bring people together — whether in a live virtual classroom or an in-person seminar on campus.

Our flexible pathways and transparent admissions emphasize what you’re capable of today—not a test or course you took years ago.

Expect to be challenged. You'll learn from industry experts and faculty from Harvard and peer institutions.

You're balancing a lot. We get it. Our courses are designed to help you study while managing career and life commitments.

Gain meaningful insights and make valuable connections. Then put them to work in your career and life pursuits.

Students from all over the world come to Harvard Extension. In my classes I’ve had CEOs, government officials, entrepreneurs, scientists, medical doctors, PhDs, and people of all stages of their careers in business and the not-for-profit sector. It’s a wonderful group to teach.

Instructor and Founder, the MYLO Center and Managing Director, Higher Ed Associates

What Makes HES Unique?

Explore the world of Harvard Extension School through the eyes of our students.

Hear why they chose HES — whether it’s the world-class educators, the international learning community, or the transformative educational and career experience.

Harvard for Part-Time, Adult Learners

Harvard Extension School is one of the 12 degree-granting schools at Harvard University. Since 1910, we have been providing educational opportunities to part-time, adult learners driven to make an impact in the world.

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Develop new skills and build expertise to advance your career.

Gain critical insights and practical skills for success in your career or scholarly pursuits.

Undergraduate Certificates

Explore a topic for enrichment or achieve a professional goal.

Undergraduate Degree

Complete your degree part-time without disrupting your career.

Postbac Premedical Program

Prepare for medical, dental, vet, or PA school.

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Learn something new in a fall or spring class.

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The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at Harvard University is dedicated to bringing rigorous academics and innovative teaching capabilities to those seeking to improve their lives through education. We make Harvard education accessible to lifelong learners from high school to retirement.

Master’s Programs in Education

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As you embrace the next chapter in your development as an educator, innovator, and leader, consider a graduate program that builds on a century of innovation, that’s grounded in the skills every educator needs, and that fully supports your current work and future aspirations.

At the Harvard Graduate School of Education, our master’s degree program is driven by passion and empowered by evidence. We share a vision of education where every learner has an opportunity to be seen, to be challenged, to excel, and to reach their full potential. We are motivated by urgency to build a future that recognizes and overcomes grinding systemic inequities.

Whether you seek to make an impact in early education, in K–12 districts and networks, or in higher education — or whether you want to drive educational change outside of those realms — you belong at HGSE. 

No matter which program you choose, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with HGSE’s world-class faculty, build a sustained community of practice and a lifelong professional network, and gain the preparation necessary to grow, advance, and become the type of leader that education needs.

The Harvard Graduate School of Education offers the Master's in Education (Ed.M.) degree in two formats —  residential and online — and in a variety of programs.

Residential Master's

HGSE’s  on-campus master’s degree is a one-year, full-time, immersive Harvard experience. You'll apply directly to one of its five distinct programs, spanning education leadership and entrepreneurship, education policy, human development, teaching and teacher leadership, and learning design and technology. 

Online Master's

Our Online Master's in Education  is a part-time, two-year, online program in education leadership. It is designed for experienced professionals who want to advance in their careers and deepen their impact. The online program in education leadership offers a choice of two pathways, preK–12 or higher education, that complement your career and chosen area of impact.  

Applications Are Now Open

You must submit all of your required documents online, including your academic transcripts and letters of recommendation, by the application deadline.

Free Courses

• Social Sciences

PredictionX: Lost Without Longitude

Explore the history of navigation, from stars to satellites.

Nonprofit Financial Stewardship Webinar: Introduction to Accounting and Financial Statements

The Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Statements webinars provide a great opportunity to learn the basic principles of nonprofit accounting.

CS50: Introduction to Computer Science

An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming.

PredictionX: Omens, Oracles & Prophecies

An overview of divination systems, ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to modern astrology.

Systematic Approaches to Policy Design

This free online course from Harvard Kennedy School introduces approaches to analytical decision-making for policy design.

New Ideas for Nonprofit Leaders Webinar

Professor Arthur Brooks discusses cutting-edge concepts that tie tactics of the most effective nonprofit leaders back to the basics of human connection in this free webinar.

4P Model for Strategic Leadership Podcasts

A Free Podcast Series

The Science of Corresponding with Busy People Webinar

This free webinar from HKS professor Todd Rogers is his take on the five principles for effective communication and how to implement them in your writing.

CS50's Introduction to Programming with Scratch

A gentle introduction to programming that prepares you for subsequent courses in coding.

Global News & Technology Leadership in Challenging Times

Join HKS Shorenstein Center Director and former TIME Editor in Chief Nancy Gibbs and colleagues for a panel discussion on the challenges facing global news-industry leaders.

Our Information Emergency: Navigating the Media Environment in 2021

Led by Nancy Gibbs, this video explores the underlying forces that are shaping today’s media environment.

CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python

Learn to use machine learning in Python in this introductory course on artificial intelligence.

CS50 for Lawyers

This course is a variant of Harvard University's introduction to computer science, CS50, designed especially for lawyers (and law students).

CS50's Introduction to Programming with Python

An introduction to programming using Python, a popular language for general-purpose programming, data science, web programming, and more.

CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript

This course picks up where CS50 leaves off, diving more deeply into the design and implementation of web apps with Python, JavaScript, and SQL using frameworks like Django, React, and Bootstrap.

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Welcome to the Harvard DCE Course Browser

Browse courses from the Harvard Extension and Harvard Summer Schools

Browse over 1,000 courses designed to fit your schedule and enrich your knowledge. Flexible online, on-campus, and hybrid formats available.

Explore comprehensive learning paths — including degrees and certificates — for career advancement or academic achievement.

Discover courses and programs by your area of interest, including business, international relations, psychology, & sustainability.

Featured Programs

Business, Management, Strategy, Marketing, Economics, Finance and Accounting, Organizational Behavior and Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Management Master’s Degree Program

• Online with an On-Campus Experience

Computer Science Master’s Degree Program

Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate

History Master’s Degree Program

Why harvard division of continuing education.

A Harvard education open to everyone. Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE) is dedicated to lifelong learning and making its rigorous courses and programs open to motivated and ambitious learners around the world.

Online and on campus. Harvard DCE courses and programs are designed to be flexible for the part-time learner and working adult. Most courses are held online in either a synchronous (live) or asynchronous (on demand) format. Degree programs require a limited residency.

Video: Hear about what we believe at DCE.

• 1,000+ Number of courses offered
• 75+ Number of degree and certificate programs
• 80% Of courses offered online
• 35 Average student age
• 115 Number of countries students hail from

Registration Now Open for Spring

Harvard Extension School’s spring term begins in January. Browse courses and begin your registration today!