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Certificate of Specialization Overview

Elevate your career with a Certificate of Specialization.

In the ever-changing health care industry, developing new skills and learning the latest best practices can help accelerate your career, aid in your personal development, and provide valuable lessons that will benefit you and your organization. A Certificate of Specialization signifies to current and future employers that you have taken the initiative to hone your skills in several key disciplines.  

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Executive and Continuing Education currently offers Two Certificates of Specialization: Business Applications for AI in Health Care and Executive Leadership in Health Care. Each certificate requires participants to select 2-3 programs from a selection of online and on-site programs. These programs need to be completed within a 5-year window. 

Explore our Certificates of Specialization

Business Applications for AI in Health Care

Leverage artificial intelligence to drive business strategy and solutions that improve health outcomes.

Executive Leadership in Health Care

Develop strategic vision and practical skillsets to transform health care as a dynamic industry leader.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about the Certificates of Specialization below.

There is no set price for the Certificates of Specialization as those pursuing a certificate will pay for each individual course separately. For the cost of each course, please visit the certificate pages: 

Business Applications for AI in Health Care Certificate of Specialization 

Executive Leadership in Health Care Certificate of Specialization 

Participants have up to 5 years to complete the Certificate of Specialization. For those who have already completed at least one program, please note that course credit must be obtained within a rolling 5-year window. As of 2024, course credit must be from calendar year 2020 or later to count towards the certificate. The rolling 5-year windows for course credit are as follows:  

  • 1/1/2019—12/31/2023  
  • 1/1/2020—12/31/2024  
  • 1/1/2021—12/31/2025  
  • 1/1/2022—12/31/2026 
  • 1/1/2023—12/31/2027 

Yes, any of our executive and continuing education courses can be taken individually, and you will receive a Certificate of Participation for each course. However, to obtain a Certificate of Specialization, you will need to take multiple courses from a specific set of courses. 

A Certificate of Participation is awarded to participants who complete individual programs at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Executive and Continuing Education, and a  Certificate of Specialization is awarded to those who complete multiple courses in a specific subject area. Both credentials signify a commitment to professional development, and a Certificate of Specialization takes it a step further by showcasing your expertise in several areas of health care leadership. 

In an ever-changing industry like health care, developing new skills and learning the latest best practices can help accelerate your career, aid in your personal development, and provide valuable lessons that will benefit you and your organization. A Certificate of Specialization signifies to current and future employers that you have taken the initiative to hone your skills in several key disciplines. 

If you have any questions about the certificate and/or individual programs, please email Kristen Scott at kescott@hsph.harvard.edu.