Harvard Online

What the maker publishes

Additional delivery platforms

Harvard Online courses are delivered through Harvard Online, HBS Online, edX, and GetSmarter learning platforms. source

Course experience

Harvard Online courses use short videos from faculty and experts, interactive graphs and exercises, and opportunities to contribute to an online learner community. source

Course subjects

Courses cover subjects including technology and innovation, leadership and communication, health care, arts and humanities, business and management, education, government, law, and science and mathematics. source

Device requirements

The Harvard Online course platform is designed for internet-connected desktop or notebook computers using Chrome or Firefox; tablets and smartphones are not supported there. source

Faculty access

Faculty and guest experts appear in course videos but are not available for direct, real-time learner communication. source

Free access

Learners can audit free courses, and select offerings provide verified certificates as a paid upgrade. source

Learning formats

The catalog includes expert-led certificate courses, free audit learning, specialized programs, learning paths, and training for organizations. source

Organization support

Organizations can receive participant progress reports, a dedicated Program Services Manager, and email support for technical or course-related issues. source

Organization training

Organizational training is available for groups of 50 or more learners and can include learning in AI, leadership, digital transformation, and health care. source

Payment methods

For courses on the Harvard Online platform, payment may be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, or wire transfer, and course fees must be paid in full in US dollars. source

Privacy

Harvard Online uses different course delivery platforms and directs learners to each platform’s privacy policy for platform-specific information. source

Self-paced courses

Harvard Online offers self-paced programs and on-demand courses, while some courses have scheduled live sessions or weekly deadlines. source

What it offers

Harvard Online provides flexible online courses for lifelong learners, working professionals, and organizations. source

Who can enroll

Courses are 100 percent online and available to participants regardless of location; participants do not become Harvard students or alumni by taking a course or earning a certificate. source

Checked against the maker's pages on 5 Oct 2026.