Power and Influence for Positive Impact Course
Online
DURATION
6 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 1,850
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
Cultivate Power and Influence to Make an Impact
Power and Influence for Positive Impact is a field guide that helps individuals at any stage of their career understand how power really works and develop their own power to gain influence and make an impact—within their professional relationships, organizations, and society at large.
The HBS Online Advantage
- World-class faculty
- Edge-of-your-seat online learning
- Global peer collaboration and networking
- Real-world, case-based learning
Harvard Business School Online offers a unique and highly engaging way to learn vital business concepts. Immerse yourself in real challenges faced by a diverse group of experts from organizations like Barefoot College, Gramhal, Instituto Dara, Echoing Green, Up with Women, The Equity Alliance, VIDA, and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board.
Earn Your Certificate
Enroll today in Harvard Business School Online’s Power and Influence for Positive Impact course.
Ideal Students
Who Will Benefit
- Early- and Mid-Career Professionals: Gain credibility to be more impactful at work and navigate organizational politics.
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Develop the skills to implement meaningful change and challenge the status quo.
- Nonprofit Leaders: Understand power and how to use it responsibly to make a positive impact on society.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
This course is not eligible for scholarships and financial aid, but past participants do receive a 30% discount. For more information, please visit our Payment & Financial Aid page.
Curriculum
Program Structure
Power and Influence for Positive Impact consist of approximately 35-40 hours of material delivered over six weeks. You can complete the coursework on your own time while meeting regular deadlines.
Power and Influence for Positive Impact is part of the Leadership and Management Learning Track. If you’re interested in developing deeper insights and expertise, you can choose to complete three leadership and management courses within 18 months to earn a Certificate of Specialization.
Syllabus
Power and Influence for Positive Impact is a field guide that helps individuals at any stage of their career understand how power really works and develop their own power to gain influence and make an impact—within their professional relationships, organizations, and society at large.
Program Outcome
What You’ll Learn
- Understand how power really works
- Cultivate power to make an impact
- Avoid the pitfalls of power
- Build networks as a source of power
- Assess your organization’s political landscape
- Develop influence skills to shift power dynamics
- Exercise power ethically and responsibly
- Hold the powerful accountable
Program Leaders
English Language Requirements
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