At the Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE), we are dedicated to making Harvard’s rigorous academics accessible to learners at every stage of life — from high school students embarking on their educational paths, to professionals seeking advancement, and retirees eager to explore new interests.
Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of our learners:
Explore Your Opportunities at Harvard
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Harvard Extension School
Harvard degrees, certificates and courses—online, in the evenings, and at your own pace.
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Harvard Summer School
Academic summer opportunities for adult, college and high school students—at Harvard and abroad.
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Professional & Executive Development
Short, intensive programs to develop skills and strengthen your professional profile.
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Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement
Active intellectual engagement designed for and by retired and semi-retired professionals.
Certificate, Non-Credit, and Micro-credential Offerings
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Harvard Extension School Graduate Certificates
Develop new skills and build expertise in a specialized area to advance your career.
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Harvard Extension Microcertificates
Earn a Harvard credential in two courses to boost your current career, impress a potential employer, or explore a new field of interest.
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Harvard Summer School Pre-College Program
An academically rigorous, non-credit, on-campus program for exceptional high school students.
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Professional & Executive Development Programs
Develop core business competencies with an intensive on-campus or online program.
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Professional & Executive Development Leadership Certificates
Participate in a carefully curated a set of leadership programs that builds core knowledge and skills to earn a certificate.
