Program for Leadership Development (PLD): Earning Alumni Status

If you have completed the Program for Leadership Development (PLD), you have an opportunity to achieve HBS alumni status by completing additional HBS Executive Education programs. Earn alumni status by selecting one of three options:

Complete PLD and PLD Module 5 to earn 10 Program for Leadership Development Alumni (PLDA) Points.
Complete PLD and additional qualifying HBS Executive Education programs with values that total 10 PLDA Points.
Complete PLD and attend two consecutive Executive Education programs—Launching New Ventures and Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital, plus a special PLD only evening—to earn a total of 10 PLDA Points.

As part of the HBS alumni network, you gain exclusive access to our vast global alumni network and an array of resources that facilitate lifelong learning, growth, and success.

The following upcoming programs qualify for PLDA Points. If you have participated in a custom program developed for an organization, please contact our Program Advising team to determine whether the program qualifies.

PLDA Point values are for upcoming program offerings. Please consult Program Advising for programs taken in prior years.

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10 JUL 2023-26 JAN 2024

Blended Combines both in-person and virtual learning.

Virtual, HBS Campus

Stay on the leadership fast-track by expanding your business acumen and ability to lead.

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Program for Leadership Development: Accelerating the Careers of Hig...

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10 JUL 2023-26 JAN 2024

Blended Combines both in-person and virtual learning.

Virtual, HBS Campus

Stay on the leadership fast-track by expanding your business acumen and ability to lead.

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The community gathers annually to reunite, share ideas, and reflect on the program's impact.

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Complete PLD and PLD Module 5 to earn 10 Program for Leadership Development Alumni (PLDA) Points.
Complete PLD and additional qualifying HBS Executive Education programs with values that total 10 PLDA Points.
Complete PLD and attend two consecutive Executive Education programs—Launching New Ventures and Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital, plus a special PLD only evening—to earn a total of 10 PLDA Points.

As part of the HBS alumni network, you gain exclusive access to our vast global alumni network and an array of resources that facilitate lifelong learning, growth, and success.

PLDA Point values are for upcoming program offerings. Please consult Program Advising for programs taken in prior years.

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Accelerating Board Diversity

1 Upcoming Session
(1 of 1)

Accepting Applications

04–07 OCT 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$11,250
3 PLDA Points

Prepare to make a strong contribution as a minority director on your first corporate board—with a full grasp of your roles and responsibilities.

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Advanced Corporate Director Seminar

1 Upcoming Session
(1 of 1)

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11–13 MAY 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$7,000
2 PLDA Points

Develop new insight into the pressing topics facing corporate boards today and uncover new ways to build a more resilient company.

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Audit Committees in a New Era of Governance

2 Upcoming Sessions
(1 of 2)

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19–21 JUL 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$7,000
2 PLDA Points

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15–17 NOV 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$7,500
2 PLDA Points

Meet evolving regulatory requirements while ensuring that financial reporting, compliance, and risk management efforts align with strategy.

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Compensation Committees

2 Upcoming Sessions
(1 of 2)

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16–18 JUL 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$7,000
2 PLDA Points

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12–14 NOV 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$7,500
2 PLDA Points

Structure more effective compensation plans to drive long-term performance, profitability, and employee satisfaction.

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Making Corporate Boards More Effective

2 Upcoming Sessions
(1 of 2)

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12–15 JUL 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$10,500
3 PLDA Points

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08–11 NOV 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$11,250
3 PLDA Points

Strengthen your board’s ability to fulfill multifaceted responsibilities, work effectively as a team, and foster company success.

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Preparing to Be a Corporate Director

1 Upcoming Session
(1 of 1)

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15–18 MAR 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$10,500
3 PLDA Points

Prepare to make a strong and lasting contribution on your first corporate board as you delve into directors' roles and responsibilities.

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Preparing to Be a Corporate Director—Virtual

1 Upcoming Session
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Virtual Synchronous learning at designated live online session times.
TBD
2 PLDA Points

Prepare to make a strong and lasting contribution on your first corporate board as you delve into directors' roles and responsibilities.

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Women on Boards

1 Upcoming Session
(1 of 1)

Accepting Applications

27 NOV–01 DEC 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$14,000
4 PLDA Points

Become an outstanding corporate board candidate who approaches the board selection process strategically and contributes effectively.

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Competing in the Age of AI—Virtual

1 Upcoming Session
(1 of 1)

Accepting Applications

21 SEP–16 NOV 2023
Virtual Synchronous learning at designated live online session times.
$6,250
2 PLDA Points

Move your organization toward an AI-based model, unleash the potential of AI, and create opportunities for building competitive advantage.

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Competing in the Age of Digital Platforms

1 Upcoming Session
(1 of 1)

Accepting Applications

07–10 MAY 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$11,250
3 PLDA Points

Create sustainable value through digital platforms, whether you want to compete as, with, or against a platform business.

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Driving Digital Strategy

1 Upcoming Session
(1 of 1)

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12–17 MAR 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$14,250
5 PLDA Points

Analyze how digital technologies are transforming industries, business models and marketing—and prepare to build your own digital strategy.

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Digital Transformation

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Leading in the Digital Era

1 Upcoming Session
(1 of 1)

Accepting Applications

16–21 APR 2023
In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
HBS Campus
$13,250
5 PLDA Points

Drive growth by harnessing digital technologies and data analytics to build organizations that are agile, resilient, and sustainable.

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Program for Leadership Development: Accelerating the Careers of Hig...

Accepting Applications

10 JUL 2023-26 JAN 2024

Blended Combines both in-person and virtual learning.

Virtual, HBS Campus

Stay on the leadership fast-track by expanding your business acumen and ability to lead.

Download Brochure

Need Help? Contact Us:

Program Advising team

Email: executive_education@hbs.edu

The PLD Community

The community gathers annually to reunite, share ideas, and reflect on the program's impact.

Watch the Video

Featured Program

Program for Leadership Development: Accelerating the Careers of Hig...

Accepting Applications

10 JUL 2023-26 JAN 2024

Blended Combines both in-person and virtual learning.

Virtual, HBS Campus

Stay on the leadership fast-track by expanding your business acumen and ability to lead.

Download Brochure

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The PLD Community

The community gathers annually to reunite, share ideas, and reflect on the program's impact.

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