Harvard Kennedy School Public Leadership Credential

09/09/2026

Registration is open for PLC Fall 2 courses!

Designed by renowned Harvard Kennedy School faculty and delivered 100% online, the Public Leadership Credential helps you build the skills needed to lead effectively, drive change, and make an immediate impact in your community.

Immerse yourself in six-week courses in three curricular areas: Evidence for Decisions, Leadership and Ethics, and Policy Design and Delivery.

Register by Oct. 15 to secure your spot in our second fall session, running Nov. 3 to Dec. 15.

Unlock the path to effective public leadership with the Public Leadership Credential, developed by HKS. Register for a transformative education experience delivered fully online.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to our newest Public Leadership Credential alumni!

We recently released course designations for the June 2026 PLC Capstone, welcoming more than 90 new alumni into our incredible community of changemakers.

Our alumni exemplify the power of the PLC, applying what they've learned to drive meaningful impact in their communities. As the PLC network continues to grow, so does the reach of the Harvard Kennedy School mission.

Welcome to a global community of lifelong learners and leaders!

09/02/2026

In a collaboration between Harvard Kennedy School and Johns Hopkins University, Lindsay Chervinsky and Leah Wright Rigueur look at the facts and flaws of the American experiment.

In a collaboration between Harvard Kennedy School and Johns Hopkins University, Lindsay Chervinsky and Leah Wright Rigueur look at the facts and flaws of the American experiment.

08/27/2026

Public leadership today requires moral clarity, effective decision-making, and the ability to design and scale solutions.

The Public Leadership Credential equips learners with practical frameworks and tools across three curricular areas:
▪️Leadership and Ethics
▪️Policy Design and Delivery
▪️Evidence for Decisions

Through flexible, online coursework led by Harvard Kennedy School faculty, the PLC helps leaders turn insight into action across sectors and contexts.

Unlock the path to effective public leadership with the Public Leadership Credential, developed by HKS. Register for a transformative education experience delivered fully online.

08/20/2026

Elevate your leadership skills with the Harvard Kennedy School Public Leadership Credential.

Gain practical skills, learn from renowned faculty including Teddy Svoronos, Michael Walton, and Chris Robichaud, and engage in a collaborative, global learning experience.

✔️ 100% online and self-paced
✔️ Affordable and accessible learning
✔️ Requires just 10–12 hours per week

Registration closes TONIGHT for courses running Sept. 1 – Oct. 13, 2026. https://bit.ly/4bWfz6S

08/19/2026

Registration for the Public Leadership Credential Fall 1 session closes tomorrow!

The PLC consists of six online courses across three key areas:
- Evidence for Decisions
- Leadership and Ethics
- Policy Design and Delivery

Learners then bring everything together through a Capstone experience that demonstrates practical application.

Take the next step in your career and build your leadership toolkit today.

Plan your path to public leadership excellence with the Public Leadership Credential. Explore course dates to secure your spot in this fully online transformative educational journey.

08/18/2026

"Even as I was taking my PLC courses, I was able to apply the tools and frameworks I was learning in real time to a project I was working on for a large global financial institution." — Prasad Sundararajan

From day one, the Public Leadership Credential delivers practical tools you can use immediately to drive impact in your organization, your community, and your everyday leadership.

Ready to put learning into action? Register for the next session by August 20. https://bit.ly/3SkY0Xo

08/14/2026

Good news! There’s still time to take the next step in your leadership journey.

The Public Leadership Credential has extended registration for fall courses to Thursday, August 20.

Designed and taught by renowned Harvard faculty, PLC courses strengthen your ability to lead, make evidence-based decisions, and create meaningful impact.

Visit https://bit.ly/4gwgPQt to register.

08/13/2026

Today is the final day to register for Fall 1 Public Leadership Credential courses!

If you’re ready to sharpen your policy analysis, evidence-based decision-making, and leadership skills, now is the time to take the next step. Designed by Harvard Kennedy School faculty, our online courses offer actionable frameworks you can apply immediately in your organization and community.

Secure your spot before registration closes:

Unlock the path to effective public leadership with the Public Leadership Credential, developed by HKS. Register for a transformative education experience delivered fully online.

08/12/2026

Last week, we gathered on campus for a coffee meetup with a group of Public Leadership Credential alumni who are currently pursuing their Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) degrees here at Harvard Kennedy School.

It was wonderful bringing together the alumni alongside PLC faculty and staff, including Faculty Director Dan Levy, Faculty Lead Teddy Svoronos, and Program Manager Ben Precourt.

From online learning to the HKS campus, we love seeing our learners continue their public leadership journeys!