Excellence in Clinical Research Certificate of Specialization
Develop the expertise to design rigorous clinical research and effectively translate evidence into practice and education.
Certificate Overview
The 2-course Excellence in Clinical Research Certificate of Specialization from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Executive and Continuing Education equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to design, conduct, and evaluate high-quality clinical research.
Through this specialization, you will build a strong foundation in clinical research methods with Principles and Practice of Clinical Research—from formulating research questions and selecting study populations to applying statistical techniques and interpreting data. You will also strengthen your ability to communicate and translate scientific knowledge through Transforming Health Care Education, developing skills to effectively teach, mentor, and share research insights with students, trainees, and colleagues.
Earning a Harvard credential strengthens your professional credibility while providing practical tools to advance clinical research and education in academic, industry, and health care settings.
Certificate Criteria
Excellence in Clinical Research Certificate of Specialization
Complete 2 courses within 5 years:
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no set price for the Certificates of Specialization as those pursuing a certificate will pay for each individual course separately to allow for flexibility in course selection. For the cost of each course, please visit the program page links listed above.
Participants have up to 5 years to complete the Certificate of Specialization.
Yes, any of the courses can be taken individually, and you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Chan School Executive and Continuing Education for each course.
Earning the Excellence in Clinical Research Certificate of Specialization signals that you have developed credible, practice-ready expertise in both conducting rigorous clinical research and effectively communicating scientific knowledge in health care settings.
Beyond the credential itself, participants gain practical frameworks, hands-on project experience, and the analytical tools needed to carry out high-quality research. You’ll learn how to design and evaluate clinical studies, apply appropriate statistical methods, and translate research findings into meaningful insights. You will also strengthen your ability to teach, mentor, and share evidence-based knowledge with students, trainees, and colleagues.
The certificate strengthens your professional differentiation in academic, industry, and health care environments while connecting you to a global network of accomplished peers and Harvard Chan faculty committed to advancing high-quality research and education in health care.
If you have any questions about the certificate and/or individual programs, please email Kristen Scott at enrollment@hsph.harvard.edu.