Combining bold ideas, powerful pedagogy, and collaborative cohort-based learning to deliver unparalleled management education and foster lifelong learning networks.
Two Years. A World of Difference.
New ideas for a changing world
Breakthrough learning for leaders.
Learn online from the leaders in business education.
Bold ideas developed by world-class researchers working with real-world practitioners, and a powerful pedagogy built around participant-centered learning in highly structured, interactive engagements.
Research grounded in practice.
Powerful learning networks that change the trajectory of careers, positively impact organizations, and make a difference in the world.
We educate leaders who make a difference in the world.
Our vibrant residential campus is designed to develop skills and build relationships that last a lifetime.
Thought leadership from the HBS community.
HBS students and alumni are serious, collaborative learners with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that positively impact organizations and make a difference in the world.
Delivering distinctive information expertise, services, and products so that our community excels.
Critical mass and critical thinking around critically important topics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Harvard Business School Online Community?
Who’s eligible to join the Community? How do I join?
How do I fill out my Community Profile?
What Chapters can I join?
What if I don’t see a Chapter near me?
How do I request a new Chapter?
How can I be more involved in my Chapter?
How do I adjust my email notification settings?
What are Recognition Badges?
How can I give a Recognition Badge?
I’m interested in networking. How do I start?
What are the different kinds of networking groups I can join?
I’m enrolled in an HBS Online course. How do I access my course-specific networking group?
How do I make the most of my course-specific networking group?
Will participating in my course-specific networking group impact my certificate or credential status?
Will I always have access to my course-specific networking groups?
What’s the difference between “My Feed” and a Chapter’s networking feed?
How do I create a post in a Chapter’s networking feed?
I have ideas to help engage the HBS Online Community. Where do I start?
What types of events can be hosted through the Community?
What’s the Community Challenge?
What’s Connext?
How are Chapter Organizers chosen?
How do you create a Chapter event?
How do I create an engaging event?
How can I best engage with my Chapter?
What emails can I send my Chapter members?
How can I get my Chapter involved in the Community Challenge?
Can I charge for tickets or accept sponsorships for HBS Online Community events?
How should shared event costs (e.g., food and drink) be handled?
What branding or language should I avoid when promoting events?
What’s a Community Connector?
Can I share my certificate completion on social media?
Can I use the Harvard, HBS, or HBS Online logos in posts or promotions?