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ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Executive Education participants and Public Leadership Credential recipients receive Professional and Lifelong Learning alumni benefits.

Harvard Kennedy School Professional and Lifelong Learning alumni status and benefits are available to those who complete either:

  • An Executive Education program and earn a Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education Certificate of Completion;
  • or all six Public Leadership Credential courses, along with the capstone, and earn their Public Leadership Credential (PLC).

As a new member of this community, you are eligible to receive select alumni benefits, which include:

Alumni Status Recognition

Recognition of your Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education or PLC experience should be listed on your resume or CV or LinkedIn profile as either:

  • Awarded a Certificate of Completion for the [Insert Program Name] Program, [Insert Program Month/Year], John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education.
  • Awarded the Public Leadership Credential, [Insert Year], John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

*Note: professional and lifelong learning alumni do not receive a Harvard Key or a Harvard Alumni Association ID.

Events

You are invited to attend events around the world hosted by ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Alumni Relations, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Regional Alumni Associations, and Professional and Lifelong Learning Alumni representatives. Invitations will be sent to your email on record. You are welcome to access ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø virtual events listed here.

To support our alumni through times of unexpected change, we’re launching Navigating Transitions: ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Insights for Career Resilience — a new faculty-led webinar series exclusively for ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø alums.  The series kicks off this April with four sessions, each led by a Kennedy School professor, offering expert insights and practical strategies for navigating career shifts. More sessions will follow in the months ahead. Register for individual sessions below.

April 2, 2025, 10:00 a.m.   
Julie Battilana
Power in Transitions: Building Influence in Times of Change     
Power is not a fixed asset—it is dynamic, accessible, and shaped by relationships. Understanding how it operates and how to cultivate it can be transformative, especially during career transitions. This session with Julie Battilana will explore the foundations of power, strategies to build and exercise it both effectively and ethically, and ways to navigate professional changes with confidence and agency. Drawing on insights from years of working with changemakers and leaders across sectors, this talk will help you identify your own sources of power and leverage influence to shape your career and contribute meaningfully to your organization and society. Whether you are stepping into a new role, advancing in your organization, or redefining your career path, this webinar will provide you with essential tools and actionable strategies to take control of your professional journey.

April 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m.  
Ronald Heifetz
Career Transitions: Adapting and Thriving in Times of Change 
Career transitions present both challenges and opportunities. In this session, Professor Ron Heifetz will explore how adaptive leadership principles can help individuals navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and lead themselves and others through career shifts with resilience and purpose. Whether stepping into a new role, shifting industries, or redefining professional goals, this session will provide key insights on leading through transitions with clarity and confidence.

April 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m.  
Todd Rogers
Effective Communication: Writing So People Read and Respond 
Navigating career transitions successfully often depends on how well you communicate with your network.  In this session, Professor Todd Rogers will share research-backed strategies for writing, so busy people read, understand, and respond.  Whether reaching out for new opportunities, maintaining connections, or positioning yourself for your next step, this webinar will provide actionable techniques to ensure your messages are as effective as possible.

April 22, 2025, 1:00 p.m.  
Arthur Brooks
Leadership and Happiness: Fulfillment in Career Transitions 
Career transitions can be moments of uncertainty—but also of great opportunity for personal and professional fulfillment. In this session, Professor Arthur Brooks will explore the science of happiness and how intentional leadership can help individuals find purpose, resilience, and joy through career changes. Whether navigating a new role, reassessing career goals, or seeking deeper satisfaction in work and life, this session will offer research-backed insights and practical strategies for leading with happiness at the center.

Alumni Networks

Join a Harvard Kennedy School alumni network to remain connected to the community. There are two types of networks to explore —Regional Networks and Shared Interest Groups.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Board Membership

You are eligible to apply to serve on the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Alumni Board, which comprises 22 volunteer members. This volunteer board works to strengthen connections among ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø alumni across the globe by supporting alumni, current students, and the School. Elections for the Board take place every two years.

Alumni Newsletters

Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education alumni will be automatically subscribed to the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Executive Education Alumni monthly newsletter, which features the latest news and events, as well as profiles of our accomplished alumni. Share your story for a chance to be featured and share how Harvard executive education contributed to your journey as a leader.

Office of Career Advancement

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Office of Career Advancement is interested in building partnerships with Professional and Lifelong Learning Alumni and offers the following resources:

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