Harvard Kennedy School Public Leadership Credential

10/29/2026

How does accelerated warming and increased navigation in the Arctic change the future of this region—and our planet?

On the eve of COP31, when climate negotiators will convene in Türkiye, join John Holdren and Henry Lee, cofounders of Harvard Kennedy School's Arctic Initiative, and Sherri Goodman to discuss prospects for Arctic science and security.

📅 November 6, 2026
🕛 12 p.m. ET

Register to join the webinar: https://bit.ly/4BvyEYp

How does accelerated warming and increased navigation in the Arctic change the future of this region—and our planet? On the eve of COP31, when climate negotiators will convene in Türkiye, join John Holdren and Henry Lee, cofounders of Harvard Kennedy School’s Arctic Initiative, and Sherri Goodm...

10/28/2026

Calling all Public Leadership Credential learners and alumni!

If you've received your credential or are currently working towards it, what is the most valuable piece of knowledge you've gained from your Public Leadership Credential experience?

10/22/2026

This is your final opportunity to register for the Public Leadership Credential's fall courses.

If you miss today's registration deadline, these courses will not be available again until the spring.

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
✔️ Commitment of just 10–12 hours per week

Register now for courses running November 3–December 15, 2026. https://bit.ly/4yzP2V6

10/21/2026

Registration closes tomorrow! Take the next step in your leadership journey with the Harvard Kennedy School Public Leadership Credential.

Through six online courses, you’ll build practical skills and frameworks in three key areas:
- Evidence for Decisions
- Leadership and Ethics
- Policy Design and Delivery

Then you will bring your learning together in a Capstone experience that demonstrates how to apply these concepts to real-world challenges.

Build your leadership toolkit. Register by tomorrow, October 22, to join Fall 2 courses, running November 3 to December 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.

10/20/2026

"The PLC is one of the best investments you can make. The program is rigorous yet flexible — designed for professionals balancing demanding careers and personal responsibilities. Whether you complete a single course, the full credential, or pursue a Harvard degree afterward, the PLC equips you to become the kind of evidence-driven, ethical leader our world needs. It also connects you with a global network of accomplished leaders. If you want to take yourself to the next level of public leadership, look no further than the PLC."
— Dana Cruz, PLC Alumnus 2024

Explore how the PLC can help strengthen your leadership. https://bit.ly/4zOA9zv

10/16/2026

Good news! You still have time to take the next step in your leadership journey.

Registration for the Public Leadership Credential Fall 2 courses has been extended until Thursday, October 22.

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/4i78imU to register.

10/15/2026

Today is the last day to register for Fall 2 courses.

The Harvard Kennedy School Public Leadership Credential prepares professionals to lead through complexity with evidence, ethics, and purpose.

Join a global community of learners committed to making a difference across government, nonprofits, and the private sector. https://bit.ly/4B9YtNx

10/14/2026

Today's public challenges demand leaders who can analyze evidence, navigate complexity, and drive meaningful change.

The Public Leadership Credential (PLC) equips professionals with practical skills in evidence-based decision-making, leadership, and policy implementation through a flexible, online experience.

Where could the PLC take you?

Register by tomorrow, October 15, to join the next fall session (November 3–December 15). https://bit.ly/4B5M8dn

10/13/2026

Great leaders have the ability to transform insights into meaningful impact.

The Public Leadership Credential "B" courses help you apply and expand your skills to lead in complex, real-world environments:

▪️Leadership and Ethics: Moral Leadership in Organizations and Society
Advance your moral leadership practice within organizations and society

▪️Policy Design and Delivery: Innovation and Scaling
Learn how to scale solutions and navigate political and organizational challenges

▪️Evidence for Decisions: Causes and Consequences
Discover how to identify causal impact and use evidence to strengthen policies and programs

Explore PLC courses: https://bit.ly/4hV1EQB

10/08/2026

Don't miss your last chance to join us today at 3 p.m. ET!

Uzo Aduba will join PLC Faculty Director Dan Levy to discuss how the Public Leadership Credential has influenced her leadership journey. They'll also talk about balancing coursework with a busy career and Uzo's decision to pursue the MC/MPA at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i8MyIq