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Certificate of Management Excellence

Certificate of Management Excellence

Certificate of Management Excellence

The Harvard Business School (HBS) Certificate of Management Excellence (CME) provides advanced learning that can help you expand your business management and leadership skills—and your career potential. The CME is awarded to those who complete one qualifying leadership program, one qualifying strategy program, and a qualifying elective program.

To earn the certificate, request a Statement of Intent by contacting our Program Advising team. Then apply to and be accepted into three of the qualifying programs listed below (one from each topic area), and complete the three programs successfully within 36 consecutive months.

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Certificate of Management Excellence

The Harvard Business School (HBS) Certificate of Management Excellence (CME) provides advanced learning that can help you expand your business management and leadership skills—and your career potential. The CME is awarded to those who complete one qualifying leadership program, one qualifying strategy program, and a qualifying elective program.

To earn the certificate, request a Statement of Intent by contacting our Program Advising team. Then apply to and be accepted into three of the qualifying programs listed below (one from each topic area), and complete the three programs successfully within 36 consecutive months.

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Heba Elshalakany recipient Certificate of Management Excellence

"HBS programs help you discover your purpose, think outside the box, and explore your abilities."

Heba Elshalakany
Trade and Working Capital Senior Manager, Barclays Bank, Egypt
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Heba Elshalakany recipient Certificate of Management Excellence

"HBS programs help you discover your purpose, think outside the box, and explore your abilities."

Heba Elshalakany
Trade and Working Capital Senior Manager, Barclays Bank, Egypt
Read Her Story
Program Finder
HBS Baker Library columns at dusk
CME At-A-Glance Calendar
A handy tool to view programs month-to-month.
View PDF

Certificate of Management Excellence

The Harvard Business School (HBS) Certificate of Management Excellence (CME) provides advanced learning that can help you expand your business management and leadership skills—and your career potential. The CME is awarded to those who complete one qualifying leadership program, one qualifying strategy program, and a qualifying elective program.

To earn the certificate, request a Statement of Intent by contacting our Program Advising team. Then apply to and be accepted into three of the qualifying programs listed below (one from each topic area), and complete the three programs successfully within 36 consecutive months.

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Certificate of Management Excellence

The Harvard Business School (HBS) Certificate of Management Excellence (CME) provides advanced learning that can help you expand your business management and leadership skills—and your career potential. The CME is awarded to those who complete one qualifying leadership program, one qualifying strategy program, and a qualifying elective program.

To earn the certificate, request a Statement of Intent by contacting our Program Advising team. Then apply to and be accepted into three of the qualifying programs listed below (one from each topic area), and complete the three programs successfully within 36 consecutive months.

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Ascending the Peak: Finding the Leader Within—Virtual
  • 1 Upcoming Session
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    Status Check Back to Apply
  • Date TBD
  • Format Virtual Synchronous learning at designated live online session times.
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Lead with courage and conviction through challenging times and toward worthy, positive change.

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Authentic Leader Development
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 14–19 MAY 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $16,000

Increase your effectiveness as a leader and earn the trust of colleagues by leading from your own core vision and most deeply held values.

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High Potentials Leadership Program
  • 2 Upcoming Sessions
  • (1 of 2)
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 21–26 MAY 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $15,750
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 15–20 OCT 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $16,250

Eliminate obstacles to growth by recognizing and overcoming challenges that arise as you take on broader leadership roles.

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Leadership for Senior Executives
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Waitlisted
  • Date 19–24 MAR 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $15,750

Become a motivational leader who can overcome today’s tough challenges and maximize the value of your company’s biggest asset: its people.

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Leading and Building a Culture of Innovation
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 03–08 DEC 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $16,000

Unleash your organization’s collective genius and set the stage for continuous, transformative innovation that fuels business growth.

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Leading Change and Organizational Renewal
  • 2 Upcoming Sessions
  • (1 of 2)
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 19–24 MAR 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $15,750
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 17–22 MAR 2024
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $17,000

Evolve and lead an organization that blends best practices, innovation, and evolutionary change to respond nimbly to shifting conditions.

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Leading Global Businesses
  • 2 Upcoming Sessions
  • (1 of 2)
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 19–24 FEB 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $15,500
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 18–23 FEB 2024
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $16,000

Build and lead your global organization while boosting its ability to create and sustain advantage and adapt nimbly to changing conditions.

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Strategy
Aligning Strategy and Sales
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 28 JAN–02 FEB 2024
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $16,000

Maximize revenue and growth by ensuring that sales execution is closely aligned with strategic priorities.

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Designing and Executing Corporate Revitalization
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 10–15 SEP 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $14,500

Confront major corporate challenges with confidence. Set a strategic direction and lead a transformation that will revitalize your company.

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Driving Corporate Performance
  • 1 Upcoming Session
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    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 09–14 JUL 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $13,500

Align performance measurement systems with your strategy and organizational design to optimize execution and build competitive advantage.

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Strategy
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Managing Turbulence
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 17 SEP–02 DEC 2023
  • Format Blended Combines both in-person and virtual learning.
  • Location HBS Campus, Virtual
  • $19,000

Become a strategic thinker who can lead organizational change, navigate uncertainty, and secure a competitive advantage in any economy.

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Strategic Agility—Virtual
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 18–29 SEP 2023
  • Format Virtual Synchronous learning at designated live online session times.
  • $10,000

Expand your organization's ability to innovate rapidly, adapt to unforeseen challenges, and exploit fleeting opportunities.

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Strategy: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 04–09 JUN 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $15,750

Look ahead, analyze strategic tradeoffs, and craft groundbreaking strategies for staying ahead of the competition—today and in the future.

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Transforming Customer Experiences
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 02–07 APR 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $13,250

Create service models that deliver strategic advantage while building satisfaction, commitment, and loyalty among clients and employees.

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Elective
Behavioral Economics—Virtual
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 09–20 OCT 2023
  • Format Virtual Synchronous learning at designated live online session times.
  • $10,000

This virtual program offers tools to help you influence customer and employee decision-making in powerful and often surprising ways.

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Elective
Changing the Game
  • 2 Upcoming Sessions
  • (1 of 2)
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 23–28 JUL 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $13,500
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 29 OCT–03 NOV 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $14,500

Become a skilled representative your organization can trust in critical negotiations with partners, vendors, clients, investors, and others.

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Elective
Disruptive Innovation
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 19–24 JUN 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $16,000

Drive innovation to lead breakthrough change, capture and defend market opportunities, and sustain competitive advantage.

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Elective
Finance for Senior Executives
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 15–30 SEP 2023
  • Format Blended Combines both in-person and virtual learning.
  • Location Virtual, HBS Campus
  • $14,000

Strengthen your contribution with a deeper understanding of financial analysis, profit planning, capital markets, compensation, and more.

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Elective
Managing Innovation
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 15–19 JAN 2024
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $12,000

Create innovation plans that align with your firm's strategy, manage today’s diverse risks, and recognize new opportunities to transform your business.

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Risk Management for Corporate Leaders—Virtual
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Check Back to Apply
  • Date TBD
  • Format Virtual Synchronous learning at designated live online session times.
  • TBD

This live online program provides frameworks and tools for senior leadership and corporate boards to strengthen your company's approach to managing both internal and external risks.

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Strategic Negotiations
  • 1 Upcoming Session
  • Previous (1 of 1) Next
    Status Accepting Applications
  • Date 16–21 APR 2023
  • Format In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location HBS Campus
  • $13,250

Orchestrate optimal deal-making processes that maximize value and sustain profitable relationships.

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Strengthen your capacity for leadership—and broaden your perspectiveStrengthen your capacity for leadership—and broaden your perspective
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You will be immersed in proven and emerging best practices, the latest research, and issues critical to today's global business leaders.

Design your own learning pathDesign your own learning path
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You will have the flexibility to build your expertise and credentials at your convenience. Choose programs that fit your schedule and address your professional development goals.

Receive tangible recognition for your accomplishmentReceive tangible recognition for your accomplishment
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Your Certificate is a meaningful credential that signifies your ongoing dedication to professional development, your hard work, and the breadth of your learning.

Expand your personal and professional networkExpand your personal and professional network
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  • Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries around the globe
  • Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions
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Strengthen your capacity for leadership—and broaden your perspective

You will be immersed in proven and emerging best practices, the latest research, and issues critical to today's global business leaders.

Design your own learning path

You will have the flexibility to build your expertise and credentials at your convenience. Choose programs that fit your schedule and address your professional development goals.

Receive tangible recognition for your accomplishment

Your Certificate is a meaningful credential that signifies your ongoing dedication to professional development, your hard work, and the breadth of your learning.

Expand your personal and professional network

  • Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries around the globe
  • Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions
Frequently Asked Questions
Certificate of Management Excellence

What is the Certificate of Management Excellence?
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To earn the certificate, you must complete three of the eligible programs—one from each topic area—within 36 months from the date of your first qualifying program. Upon successful completion of all three programs, you will be awarded the Certificate of Management Excellence.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OPTIONS:
  • Authentic Leader Development
  • High Potentials Leadership Program
  • Leading Change and Organizational Renewal (HBS Campus only)
NEGOTIATION & INNOVATION PROGRAM OPTIONS:
  • Behavioral Economics: Understanding and Shaping Customer and Employee Behavior
  • Changing the Game: Negotiation and Competitive Decision-Making
  • Disruptive Innovation: Strategies for a Successful Enterprise
  • Leading Product Innovation
  • Strategic Negotiations: Dealmaking for the Long Term
STRATEGY PROGRAM OPTIONS:
  • Aligning Strategy and Sales
  • Strategic IQ: Creating Smarter Corporations
  • Strategy—Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage

Which programs earn the Certificate of Management Excellence?
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To earn the certificate, you must complete three of the eligible programs—one from each topic area—within 36 months from the date of your first qualifying program. Upon successful completion of all three programs, you will be awarded the Certificate of Management Excellence.

Completion of the Managing Turbulence program qualifies for both the Leadership and Strategy component of the Certificate of Management Excellence.

If you previously completed a qualifying program in a virtual format, your program can be counted towards your Certificate of Management Excellence.

Is it possible to select different programs than the options available?
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No, candidates may only choose from the programs listed. The Certificate of Management Excellence comprises three topic areas—leadership, strategy, and an elective. Each topic area offers a carefully curated set of programs.

What are the benefits of completing the Certificate of Management Excellence? Do I get alumni status?
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While the Certificate of Management Excellence does not grant HBS alumni status, there are a number of benefits. After you complete your first program, you will receive:

  • A complimentary, one-year digital subscription to Harvard Business Review. You will receive a year's subscription after completion of each program.
  • Membership to our exclusive LinkedIn group where you can continue to engage with peers and with HBS Executive Education.
  • Updates on timely faculty research, thought-provoking articles, and emerging business trends via the weekly Leadership Insights newsletter.

Once you have successfully completed all three programs, you will receive the Certificate of Management Excellence and the following benefits:

  • A complimentary, one-year subscription to Harvard ManageMentor®, the premier on-demand learning and performance support resource designed for leaders and managers to address a broad array of timely business challenges.
  • Regular invitations to Harvard Business Review’s live webinars to hear the latest thinking and proven practices from world-class academic and business experts.
  • Ability to announce your successful completion of the Certificate of Management Excellence on your LinkedIn profile.

How do I apply? What are the admissions requirements?
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To be considered for the Certificate of Management Excellence, all candidates must request a Statement of Intent. Once the Statement of Intent is completed, interested candidates must apply and be accepted individually to each of the three programs selected. To learn more, please contact our Program Advising team to review your program options, each program's qualifications, and the application process.

Is there a discount available for the three required programs?
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No, there is no discount available.

If I completed one or two qualifying programs in the past at HBS, do these count toward the Certificate of Management Excellence?
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You may receive credit for up to two qualifying programs that you have completed successfully in the last 36 months. If you are interested in requesting credit for past qualified programs, please contact Program Advising team to review your program history and next steps. Please note that the amount of time you will have to complete your remaining program(s) will depend on the date of the first qualifying program for which you claim credit. All three programs must be completed within 36 months.

What is the cost of the Certificate of Management Excellence?
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The total Certificate of Management Excellence cost will vary depending on the fees of the three qualifying programs you select. Visit each program's individual program page to view fees.

Program Finder
Need Help? Contact Us:
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Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
Heba Elshalakany recipient Certificate of Management Excellence

"HBS programs help you discover your purpose, think outside the box, and explore your abilities."

Heba Elshalakany
Trade and Working Capital Senior Manager, Barclays Bank, Egypt
Read Her Story
HBS Baker Library columns at dusk
CME At-A-Glance Calendar
A handy tool to view programs month-to-month.
View PDF
Heba Elshalakany recipient Certificate of Management Excellence

"HBS programs help you discover your purpose, think outside the box, and explore your abilities."

Heba Elshalakany
Trade and Working Capital Senior Manager, Barclays Bank, Egypt
Read Her Story
Program Finder
HBS Baker Library columns at dusk
CME At-A-Glance Calendar
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