Designing smart policy takes more than good ideas. Harvard’s PLC courses on Policy Design and Delivery, taught by Michael Walton, help you build, test, and scale real solutions. ➡️ Course A: A Systematic Approach.➡️ Course B: Innovation and Scaling.

Make confident, evidence-based decisions. Harvard’s PLC courses on Evidence for Decisions, taught by Teddy Svoronos, help you analyze data, evaluate impact, and strengthen your policies. ➡️ A: From Descriptions to Decisions.➡️ B: Causes and Consequences.

Harvard’s PLC courses on Leadership & Ethics, taught by Chris Robichaud, help you turn personal values into powerful action in society and organizations. ➡️ A: Moral Leadership in Personal Practice.➡️ B: Moral Leadership in Organizations and Society.

Registration is open for @HarvardPLC fall courses! Designed by renowned HKS faculty and delivered 100% online, the PLC equips you with the skills needed to lead effectively and drive change. Join a global community of changemakers. Register by August 14:

Earn your @HarvardPLC in 3 years or less, then turn it into a master's degree. Your credential coursework counts toward the MC/MPA at HKS or the ALM in Government at HES, saving you both time and money. Explore the benefits of PLC:

A recent @HarvardAsh event focused on the increasing global influence of an elite group of wealthy and powerful tech leaders—the tech oligarchy—and the implications for the global political economy and democratic governance. Learn more:

With 20+ years in cybersecurity, George Hlaing joined the Public Leadership Credential to deepen his understanding of policy design and implementation. Now an HKS MC/MPA grad, he’s driving impact at the intersection of tech and policy. Read George's story:

Better leadership builds better societies. At HKS, we're committed to advancing public policy and leadership that drive real-world impact. The PLC helps bring that mission to life, offering flexible, rigorous online learning for changemakers globally.

In a recent #HKSPolicyCast episode, HKS Professor John Holdren and Arctic Initiative director Jennifer Spence say multiple new threats are endangering both the Arctic’s vital ecosystem and its legacy of fostering international cooperation. Listen now:

Last week, in inaugural Commencement address, Dean Jeremy Weinstein centered his remarks on the enduring struggle for better government, while lauding HKS’s global student body.

Happy Commencement Day from the PLC team! . We're proud to celebrate the 2025 MC/MPA graduates who began their HKS experience through the Public Leadership Credential. It has been an honor to be part of your leadership journeys. Congratulations to all the graduates! #HKSGrad

Ready to lead change in your organization or community? The Public Leadership Credential from Harvard Kennedy School is designed for professionals who want flexible, online, and actionable training. Start with one course or earn the full credential.

HKS Professor Iris Bohnet and researcher Siri Chilazi say they’ve cracked the data-driven code to help organizations create workplaces that are more fair, more cohesive, and more productive. Listen to their full #HKSPolicyCast episode:

RT @Harvard: Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard.

"Thanks to the PLC, I now have the knowledge and the tools I need to create change that benefits all.".— Carlos Rivera Sanchez, PLC Alumnus. Discover stories from PLC alumni and see what this credential could mean for your leadership journey:

The PLC team was proud to represent our program at the HKS Centers Open House this afternoon for Reunion Weekend 2025. We enjoyed connecting with alumni and sharing how PLC continues to expand access to HKS's mission around the world. Welcome back, HKS alums!

HKS faculty member Jorrit de Jong explains how governments and other organizations can be more efficient, effective, and responsive to people’s needs.

Ready to lead change in your organization or community? HKS's Public Leadership Credential is designed for professionals who want flexible, online, and actionable training. Start with one course or commit to the full credential. Learn more and register:

In this #HKSPolicyCast, HKS Senior Fellow Timothy Massad and Harvard Law School Professor Howell Jackson say new digital assets like stablecoins can benefit consumers, but only if Congress passes vital regulatory controls. Listen to the full episode:

Real impact, real stories. Stephanie Shalkoski’s passion for learning led her to the Public Leadership Credential. She set out to build a public policy toolkit and walked away with exactly that, equipped to drive immediate, positive change. Where will the PLC take you?