Learning Path

Power Skills for Career Growth

Developed by leading Harvard faculty and brought to life with insights from award-winning celebrities including Cynthia Erivo, Amy Poehler, Michael B. Jordan and more, these courses emphasize skills development and practical strategies to tackle the real challenges you face.

Choose 5 eligible courses
Complete your courses within 18 months
Earn your certificate

Become a specialist and make the most of your time with short, high-impact learning.

Designed for today’s busy professionals, these focused, fast-paced courses deliver real-world value in just a few hours and will help you build the power skills, confidence, and high performance mindset you need to thrive at work and in your career.

7 Courses

Beyond our premium learning paths you can still earn certificates

Building a Winning Mindset: Flexibility and Resiliency at Work

Start today • 2.5 hours

Harvard Faculty Dr. Luana Marques with actor and wrestler John Cena

Purpose, Perspective, and Persuasion

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Harvard Faculty Jody Freeman with comedian and actor Amy Poehler

How to Bring the Real You to Work: Authenticity, Connection, and Identity

Start today • 2.5 Hours

Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. with actor and singer Cynthia Erivo

Tech Ethics: Critical Thinking in the Age of Apps, Algorithms, and AI

Start today • 2.5 hours

Harvard Professor Michael Sandel with actor Michael B. Jordan

Effective Writing for Greater Impact

Start today • 2.5 hours

Harvard Professor Todd Rogers with comedian and writer Ilana Glazer

Disagreeing Productively and Collaborating Well

Start today • 2.5 hours

Professor Julia Minson with producer and musician Jack Antonoff

Cultivating Power for Positive Impact

Start today • 2.5 hours

Professor Julie Battilana with actor, singer, and producer Keke Palmer

Power Skills for Teams and Organizations

Explore how these high-impact courses can accelerate professional growth across teams in our implementation guide for organizations.

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Program at a Glance

Why Power Skills Now

In a 2024 Deloitte survey, 87% of workers said human skills were integral to career advancement, yet only 52% felt their company valued them more than technical skills, and 94% worried future generations would lack these capabilities.

Equip your workforce with the human skills they’re asking for—partner with Harvard Online to bring Power Skills for Career Growth to your organization and future-proof yourtalent pipeline. Today’s top performers pair technical knowledge with the mindsets and behaviors that drive results.

Exciting Benefits for Your Organization and Employees.

Implementation for Organizations

Accessible pathways: Employees and teams choose any of the 7 courses to fit roles and goals
Fast lift, real outcomes: ~2.5 hours per course—easy to schedule without disrupting work
Scalable for teams: Applicable across functions and levels; ideal for cohorts or self‐paced learners
Skills evidence: Certificate of Specialization, after completing any 5 courses, signals commitment to growth and readiness to lead

I wanted to share how truly outstanding the experience was. The content was engaging and inspiring, and it has motivated me to continue with other courses in the series. I am very excited to continue this learning journey and look forward to further developing these valuable skills. Thank you very much for your time and support.
Sofia L.
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FAQs

Are there discounts available for Learning Paths?

How should I list my Harvard on Digital Certificate of Specialization on my resume?

Once you've earned your Certificate of Specialization, list it on your resume along with the date of completion:

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Certificate of Specialization in Harvard on Digital

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Dates Attended: [The year(s) you participated in the program]

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For the program description on LinkedIn, please use the following:

The Certificate of Specialization in Harvard on Digital provides the framework and methodologies to turn data into insight, technologies into strategy, and opportunities into value and responsibility.

How should I list my Health Care Leadership Certificate of Specialization on my resume?

Once you've earned your Certificate of Specialization, list it on your resume along with the date of completion:

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Certificate of Specialization in Health Care Leadership

[Month and Year Completed of Final Course Completed ]

List your certificate on your LinkedIn profile under "Education" as follows:

School: Harvard Online

Dates Attended: [The year(s) you participated in the program]

Degree: Other; Certificate of Specialization

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Grade: Complete

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For the program description on LinkedIn, please use the following:

The Certificate of Specialization in Health Care Leadership helps learners develop a comprehensive approach to health care and consider strategies for an ever evolving sector.

How should I list my Power Skills for Career Growth Certificate of Completion on my resume?

Once you've earned your Certificate of Completion, list it on your resume along with the date of completion:

Harvard Online

Certificate of Completion in Power Skills for Career Growth

[Month and Year Completed of Final Course Completed ]

List your certificate on your LinkedIn profile under "Education" as follows:

School: Harvard Online

Dates Attended: [The year(s) you participated in the program]

Degree: Other; Certificate of Completion

Field of Study: Leave blank

Grade: Complete

Activities and Societies: Leave blank

For the program description on LinkedIn, please use the following:

The Certificate of Completion in Power Skills for Career Growth helps learners communicate confidently, lead with integrity, and thrive professionally.

What are the requirements of a Learning Path and to receive a Certificate of Specialization or Certificate of Completion?

Participants are expected to fully complete all coursework in three eligible courses within 18 months for either the Harvard on Digital or Health Care Leadership Learning Path to earn a Certificate of Specialization. Participants are expected to fully complete all coursework in five eligible courses within 18 months for the Power Skills for Career Growth Learning Path to earn a Certificate of Completion.

What do I receive upon completion of a Learning Path?

Harvard on Digital & Health Care Leadership
⁠Upon successful completion of the Harvard on Digital and/or Health Care Leadership Learning Path requirements, participants can expect to receive an additional email notification within two months of the end date of their last qualifying course. Eligible participants will receive a hard copy of a Certificate of Specialization from Harvard Online, as well as a Certified Electronic Credential. Certificates are delivered by mail to your home address six to eight weeks after you have been notified of your certificate eligibility.

Power Skills for Career Growth
Upon successful completion of the Power Skills for Career Growth Learning Path requirements, participants can expect to receive an additional email notification within two months of the end date of their last qualifying course. Eligible participants will receive a digital copy of a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Online, as well as a Certified Electronic Credential.