Humanitarian Academy at Harvard

Two week intensive course and simulation exercise that trains participants in the tools they will need to deploy to a complex humanitarian emergency response.

Provides an overview of the basic principles and methodologies for program monitoring and evaluation with emphasis on practical application for humanitarian researchers and practitioners.

Provides the basic skills and knowledge required to use geospatial technologies in humanitarian operations. 

Examines the unique challenges and features of humanitarian crises affecting urban areas through lecture, discussion, and table-top simulation. 

The course will help prepare humanitarian professionals at all levels to lead within their domains. Together, we will help you identify your own strengths and opportunities for growth as a leader.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of dynamic leadership for health leaders, a style distinguished by its ability to respond effectively to crises and adapt to ongoing changes in healthcare. 

CME credit available for medical doctors.

Leaders and managers face increasingly complex, high-stakes negotiations across humanitarian action, public policy, and global governance. Develop the judgment and confidence required to negotiate under real-world institutional pressure.
 

Navigating complex negotiations during conflicts and humanitarian crises like irregular migration and access challenges is more important than ever. After this course you’ll be able to engage in multi-party negotiations, influence decision-makers, and manage adversarial relationships effectively. 

This course is designed to strengthen the capacity of practitioners and improve humanitarian coordination and response. Test your skills with case study assessments. Available in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish. 

Free online HarvardX course that teaches the principles guiding humanitarian response to modern emergencies. Links to an external site. 

Free online course that trains users on conducting humanitarian needs assessments. Links to an external site. 

Graduate level concentration designed to prepare Harvard students to enter the humanitarian field. Links to an external site. 

Connects university-wide student groups & individuals interested in humanitarian events and opportunities at Harvard University. 

Harvard undergraduate course covering the fundamentals of humanitarian response. Links to an external site. 

Research funding for Harvard students enrolled in the Humanitarian Studies Concentration. 

Global Executive Leadership Initiative that aims to become the eminent executive leadership program for the international community

Examines the complexities of humanitarian engagement and explores major challenges and dilemmas practitioners face.

Prepares humanitarian professionals to address the most complicated global challenges through adaptive leadership.