Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

Leadership for Everyone Specialization

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Leadership for Everyone Specialization

Build Strategic Skills for Inclusive Leadership.

Develop strategic, innovative, and inclusive skills to create value and lead with integrity.

Instructor: Harvard Business Review

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

2 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

2 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze trends and challenge assumptions to prioritize innovation opportunities and design experiments that drive organizational growth and success.
Construct actionable business plans and integrate strategic goals into financial blueprints by managing budgets and analyzing variances.
Appraise market data to identify target customers and implement marketing strategies that deliver additional value to global audiences.
Apply ethical frameworks to resolve complex dilemmas and cultivate an inclusive environment where diversity is championed.

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Taught in English

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Specialization - 4 course series

Successful leaders combine business savvy with creative thinking, empathy, and integrity. In this specialization, you’ll hone these abilities and learn how to harness them to lead thriving teams. You’ll sharpen your strategic thinking and find out how to foster innovation and boost customer focus. You’ll learn the essentials of business plans, budgets, and marketing. And you’ll develop the skills to lead responsibly and build a high-performing workplace culture that leverages diverse perspectives.

Applied Learning Project

You will work on four projects for this specialization to develop specific plans to:

Drive strategic growth by leading team-driven initiatives and innovation plans
Launch new projects by developing persuasive business plans and financial strategies
Transform organizational culture by executing customer-centric insights and marketing strategies
Foster ethical workplaces by building inclusive environments and diverse strategic plans

Drive Innovation and Growth

Course 1 33 hours

What you'll learn

Explore industry trends and organizational patterns to identify strategic opportunities.
Create proactive strategic responses by anticipating future opportunities and challenges.
Support innovation by connecting with others and developing a network of supporters.
Design innovation experiments and learn from successes and failures.

Boost Your Business Skills

Course 2 14 hours

What you'll learn

Develop a clear, comprehensive business plan.
Describe a new opportunity, including plans related to marketing, operations, and financial projections.
Create operating budgets and capital outlay budgets that support organizational strategic objectives.
Analyze budget variances and perform sensitivity analysis to optimize financial planning an[1][2]d control.

Succeed with Customers

Course 3 12 hours

What you'll learn

Learn deeply about customers and identify ways to deliver additional value.
Develop a customer-focused team by empowering employees.
Appraise market data to research target customers and foster a marketing orientation across the organization.
Formulate and implement a marketing plan that aligns the marketing mix to reach global customers.

Lead with Integrity

Course 4 13 hours

What you'll learn

Resolve complex ethical dilemmas and make principled decisions.
Build a culture of honesty and accountability to foster integrity and strengthen performance.
Create a safe, inclusive environment where bias is interrupted, and members feel valued.
Champion diversity and belonging initiatives to empower members to bring their whole selves to work.

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Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

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Harvard Business Review

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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.