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.
Accepting Applications
10 JUL 2023-26 JAN 2024
Blended Combines both in-person and virtual learning.
Virtual, HBS Campus
Accepting Applications
10 JUL 2023-26 JAN 2024
Blended Combines both in-person and virtual learning.
Virtual, HBS Campus
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.
Prepare to make a strong contribution as a minority director on your first corporate board—with a full grasp of your roles and responsibilities.
Develop new insight into the pressing topics facing corporate boards today and uncover new ways to build a more resilient company.
- 2 Upcoming Sessions
- (1 of 2)
- 19–21 JUL 2023
- In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
- HBS Campus
- $7,000
- 2 PLDA Points
- 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.
- 2 Upcoming Sessions
- (1 of 2)
- 16–18 JUL 2023
- In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
- HBS Campus
- $7,000
- 2 PLDA Points
- 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.
Strengthen your board’s ability to fulfill multifaceted responsibilities, work effectively as a team, and foster company success.
- 2 Upcoming Sessions
- (1 of 2)
- 01–04 OCT 2023
- In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
- HBS Campus
- $11,250
- 3 PLDA Points
- 13–16 MAR 2024
- 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 and lasting contribution on your first corporate board as you delve into directors' roles and responsibilities.
Prepare to make a strong and lasting contribution on your first corporate board as you delve into directors' roles and responsibilities.
Become an outstanding corporate board candidate who approaches the board selection process strategically and contributes effectively.
Move your organization toward an AI-based model, unleash the potential of AI, and create opportunities for building competitive advantage.
Create sustainable value through digital platforms, whether you want to compete as, with, or against a platform business.
Analyze how digital technologies are transforming industries, business models and marketing—and prepare to build your own digital strategy.
Drive growth by harnessing digital technologies and data analytics to build organizations that are agile, resilient, and sustainable.