Harvard Business Review
Strengthen Your Business Savvy Specialization
Harvard Business Review

Strengthen Your Business Savvy Specialization

Master foundational skills every leader needs. From decision making to budgeting, strategy to gen AI, learn to lead with confidence.

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Intermediate level
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate business models and financial health to make informed decisions that create value and drive competitive advantage

  • Develop and execute strategic plans that integrate organizational strategy with actionable frameworks to optimize performance

  • Assess and track financial performance, develop budgets and cost-benefit analyses, understand budget sensitivity, variance, and financial strategies

  • Leverage generative AI and digital technologies strategically to drive innovation, harness the power of data, and minimize risks

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October 2025

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Specialization - 4 course series

Think Like a Leader

Think Like a Leader

Course 112 hours

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate business models and organizational strategies to determine how companies create, capture, and deliver value in competitive markets

  • Assess organizational financial health by interpreting key financial statements and connecting financial performance to business success factors

  • Apply systematic decision-making processes to overcome cognitive biases and improve individual and group decision quality

  • Design data-driven decision frameworks to lead effective group decisions in organizational contexts

Skills you'll gain

Business Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Team Leadership, Financial Analysis, Business Acumen, Critical Thinking, Financial Statements, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Leadership, and Competitive Analysis
Act Strategically

Act Strategically

Course 210 hours

What you'll learn

  • Develop strategic plans that integrate organizational strategy with actionable implementation frameworks

  • Evaluate strategic execution and performance to optimize organizational goal achievement

  • Explore industry trends and organizational patterns to identify strategic opportunities

  • Create proactive strategic responses by anticipating future opportunities and challenges

Skills you'll gain

Market Trend, Innovation, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Forecasting, Plan Execution, Value Propositions, Strategic Prioritization, Critical Thinking, and Competitive Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Understand and analyze financial statements to gauge financial health and monitor operational success

  • Weigh costs and benefits, track financial performance, and make the most of resources

  • Create operating budgets and capital outlay budgets that support organizational strategic objectives

  • Analyze budget variances and perform sensitivity analysis to optimize financial planning and control

Skills you'll gain

Financial Acumen, Performance Analysis, Team Performance Management, Income Statement, Financial Management, Investments, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, and Resource Allocation
Lead with Technology and AI

Lead with Technology and AI

Course 410 hours

What you'll learn

  • Innovate with gen AI tools to solve problems, create new value, and boost performance

  • Craft smart gen AI prompts, evaluate results critically, and mitigate risks

  • Cultivate a digital mindset and team culture to thrive in a tech-driven world

  • Apply data-driven approaches to identify, prioritize, and act on digital opportunities

Skills you'll gain

Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Innovation, Technical Management, Digital Transformation, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Team Motivation, Data Analysis, Technology Strategies, Culture Transformation, and Prompt Engineering

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