Learning Path

AI Leadership Series

Research-based tools to navigate institutional resistance, reduce friction, and manage transition stress effectively.

Courses in this learning path are enrolled individually.

Complete any 4 courses from this series to earn the certificate.

Introducing a New AI Leadership Series from Harvard Online

Become the Leader AI Transformation Demands

The AI Leadership Series from Harvard Online is designed for professionals who want to lead with confidence in an AI-driven world. As AI changes how we work, the most valuable leaders will be those who can combine technical understanding with the human skills AI cannot replace — storytelling and persuasion, judgment and ethical reasoning, adaptability, and the ability to guide people through change. Taught by Harvard faculty across disciplines, the series brings together insights from engineering, computer science, psychology, behavioral science, and philosophy. You’ll gain a practical understanding of both the technical and human dimensions of AI, helping you make smarter decisions, communicate more effectively, and lead with purpose as AI transforms the workplace.

5 Courses

Beyond our premium learning paths you can still earn certificates

Agentic AI Foundations: Business Applications and Risks

Aug 5, 2026 • 2–3 hours per week

Explore agentic AI’s impact on work, automation, and collaboration.

Technology
Consumer Products
+2

Storytelling as Strategy: Narrative and AI

Coming soon • 2–3 hours per week

Lead with stories that clarify, align, and inspire action.

Advertising Marketing Public Relations
Consumer Products
+4

Adaptability, Resilience, and AI

Coming soon • 2–4 hours

Turn AI anxiety into bold, values-driven action.

Government
Education
+2

Reinventing the Organization with AI

Coming soon • 2–3 hours per week

Scale AI adoption with strategy, trust, and compliance.

Health Care
Government
+4

Problem Solving and AI

Coming soon • 2–3 hours per week

Solve high-stakes problems with AI as your partner.

Technology
Financial Services
+4

I am walking away with very concrete frameworks to evaluate multi-agent orchestration and mitigate real operational risks, such as the impact on technical team onboarding and the breakdown of logical workflows due to unexpected model responses.
Heilyn F.
AI Evaluation Engineer

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This is AI for the whole professional.

While most programs focus only on technical skills, the AI Academy brings together faculty from across Harvard—including engineering, business, and the humanities—to explore AI’s impact on technical logic, organizational strategy, and human society. This is an active, case-based, and social learning experience designed to help you drive innovation, overcome friction, collaborate confidently with technical teams, and ensure your organization’s AI adoption is both innovative and responsible. These courses are available for both individual learners and organizations.

Agentic AI Foundations

Reinventing the Organization with AI

Storytelling as Strategy: Narrative and AI

Adaptability, Resilience, and AI