Harvard Business School Online (HBS Online)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Harvard Business School Online (HBS Online) provides flexible, online courses and certificate programs that expand business skills, credential learners, and connect a global network of learners, guided by Harvard Business School's case-method learning.

Target Customer

{"Individual professionals worldwide seeking business education and certificates","Organizations seeking to train employees through corporate learning solutions"}

Key Differentiator

Three defining characteristics: Real-World Case learning via Harvard Business School’s case method, Active and interactive learning with frequent activities, Social learning within a global online community; courses delivered 100% online by Harvard faculty; no application required for certificate programs

Implementation Timeline

Course lengths vary; most individual courses run 3–8 weeks (e.g., 4 weeks, 8 weeks); CORe runs 10–17 weeks; CLIMB runs about 1 year; On-Demand options allow start anytime

Pain Points

1Need flexible, online access to high-quality, Harvard-level business education without campus attendance
2Desire for practical, case-based learning that can be applied to real work scenarios
3Need credentialed certificates to boost resumes and support career advancement, with flexible payment and access options

Key Features

1Self-paced online programs with weekly deadlines
2Real-world Harvard case method taught by HBS faculty and guest experts
3Interactive platform with short videos, graphs, exercises, polls, and quizzes
4Certificates, Credentials, & Credits (including CORe, CLIMB) and Learning Tracks
5Enrollment options and payments including scholarships/financial aid; option for corporate learning

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Career advancement evidenced by resume improvements and career progression opportunities
2Credential attainment and formal certificates (CORe, CLIMB)
3Ability to apply learnings to business problems via real-world cases

Competitive Advantages

1Harvard Business School faculty and real-world case method
2Flexible, 100% online access with no campus required
3Structured to be active, social, and globally connected learning experience
4No application required for certificate programs (certificate programs only) and multiple payment options

Key Benefits

1Harvard credentialed programs and certificate pathways

2Case-based, real-world learning from leading faculty

3Flexible online format with self-paced options and short modules

4Global network and active online community

5Multiple enrollment and financing options

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Online business certificate courses and learning platform offering programs across Business Essentials, Strategy, Finance & Accounting, Leadership, and more, delivered via Harvard's case-based learning platform.

Target Market

Individuals seeking online business education and credentials; organizations seeking to train employees through corporate learning solutions

Unique Value Proposition

Harvard-level, case-based online business education delivered by Harvard Business School, offering flexible short courses and credential programs with global reach and a vibrant online community

Technical Requirements

100% online delivery; English-language content; closed captioning in English; no live speaking requirements; online enrollment and account management

Pricing Model

Prices shown for courses include: $1,850 for individual certificates (e.g., Launching Tech Ventures, Transforming Customer Experiences, Personal Branding), $2,650 for Credential of Readiness (CORe), $15,000 for Credential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business (CLIMB); other programs may vary

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