Harvard Kennedy School Public Leadership Credential

10/20/2026

"The PLC is one of the best investments you can make. The program is rigorous yet flexible — designed for professionals balancing demanding careers and personal responsibilities. Whether you complete a single course, the full credential, or pursue a Harvard degree afterward, the PLC equips you to become the kind of evidence-driven, ethical leader our world needs. It also connects you with a global network of accomplished leaders. If you want to take yourself to the next level of public leadership, look no further than the PLC."
— Dana Cruz, PLC Alumnus 2024

Explore how the PLC can help strengthen your leadership. https://bit.ly/4zOA9zv

10/16/2026

Good news! You still have time to take the next step in your leadership journey.

Registration for the Public Leadership Credential Fall 2 courses has been extended until Thursday, October 22.

Designed and taught by renowned Harvard faculty, PLC courses strengthen your ability to lead, make evidence-based decisions, and create meaningful impact.

Visit https://bit.ly/4i78imU to register.

10/15/2026

Today is the last day to register for Fall 2 courses.

The Harvard Kennedy School Public Leadership Credential prepares professionals to lead through complexity with evidence, ethics, and purpose.

Join a global community of learners committed to making a difference across government, nonprofits, and the private sector. https://bit.ly/4B9YtNx

10/14/2026

Today's public challenges demand leaders who can analyze evidence, navigate complexity, and drive meaningful change.

The Public Leadership Credential (PLC) equips professionals with practical skills in evidence-based decision-making, leadership, and policy implementation through a flexible, online experience.

Where could the PLC take you?

Register by tomorrow, October 15, to join the next fall session (November 3–December 15). https://bit.ly/4B5M8dn

10/13/2026

Great leaders have the ability to transform insights into meaningful impact.

The Public Leadership Credential "B" courses help you apply and expand your skills to lead in complex, real-world environments:

▪️Leadership and Ethics: Moral Leadership in Organizations and Society
Advance your moral leadership practice within organizations and society

▪️Policy Design and Delivery: Innovation and Scaling
Learn how to scale solutions and navigate political and organizational challenges

▪️Evidence for Decisions: Causes and Consequences
Discover how to identify causal impact and use evidence to strengthen policies and programs

Explore PLC courses: https://bit.ly/4hV1EQB

10/08/2026

Don't miss your last chance to join us today at 3 p.m. ET!

Uzo Aduba will join PLC Faculty Director Dan Levy to discuss how the Public Leadership Credential has influenced her leadership journey. They'll also talk about balancing coursework with a busy career and Uzo's decision to pursue the MC/MPA at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i8MyIq

10/07/2026

Strong leadership starts with strong foundations.

The PLC "A" courses build the skills leaders need to understand challenges, make informed decisions, and act with integrity:

▪️Leadership and Ethics: Moral Leadership in Personal Practice
Explore moral leadership and connect your values to your leadership practice

▪️Policy Design and Delivery: A Systematic Approach
Learn a systematic approach to designing and analyzing effective policy

▪️Evidence for Decisions: From Descriptions to Decisions
Develop the analytical skills to interpret data and weigh decisions with clarity

Explore PLC courses: https://bit.ly/4AZIUIo

10/06/2026

You have only two days left to register for an informational webinar featuring award-winning actress Uzo Aduba and PLC Faculty Director Dan Levy.

Join us Thursday, Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. EST to learn about the Public Leadership Credential (PLC).

Don't miss out—register now ⤵️

Join Emmy-awarding-winning actress and PLC alum, Uzo Aduba, for an informational webinar about the Public Leadership Credential at the Harvard Kennedy School. She will be joined by PLC Faculty Director Dan Levy to discuss her PLC experience. This is a free, live webinar that will last approximately....

10/02/2026

The Public Leadership Credential is designed to build momentum. For some participants, that momentum can continue with a pathway to a Harvard master's degree.

Through the PLC pathway, eligible learners can apply to select Harvard master's programs.

"I have the privilege of attending Harvard Kennedy School to pursue the MC/MPA in a shorter timeframe and at a reduced cost — making a world-class education accessible." – Dana Cruz, PLC Alumnus

Where can the PLC take you? Visit https://bit.ly/4yuj8dq to explore the pathway.

Turn learning into momentum. Discover how the Public Leadership Credential can serve as a pathway to select Harvard master’s degree programs while strengthening your leadership skills and expanding your impact.

10/01/2026

One week left to register!

Join Uzo Aduba and PLC Faculty Director Dan Levy for an informational webinar on the Public Leadership Credential on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. EST.

Learn about Uzo’s experience with the curriculum, how she balanced the program with a busy career, what prospective learners can expect from the PLC, and her pathway to the MC/MPA at Harvard Kennedy School.

Register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4y1dyOT