Online Entrepreneurship & Innovation Courses (2024)

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Assess new business opportunities, harness innovation, and transform your idea into a viable venture.

94%

Improved knowledge to grow or start a business

87%

Acquired new skills that were immediately applicable

84%

Have more confidence making business decisions

Source: 2022 surveys and course data

Certificate Courses (7)

Entrepreneurship Essentials

Professor William Sahlman

Master a proven framework for building and financing new ventures, and make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality.

4 weeks, 6-8 hrs/week
Apply by July 8$1,850Certificate

Disruptive Strategy

Professors Rory McDonald & Clayton Christensen

Strengthen your capacity to create winning strategies and bring innovations to market by discovering customer jobs to be done and aligning your business’s resources, processes, and profit formula.

6 weeks, 5 hrs/week
Apply by July 15$1,750Certificate

Design Thinking and Innovation

Srikant Datar

Uncover innovative solutions to your most challenging business problems.

7 weeks, 6-8 hrs/week
Apply by July 29$1,850Certificate

Launching Tech Ventures

Professor Jeffrey Bussgang

Build a viable, valuable tech venture that can profitably scale.

5 weeks, 6-7 hrs/week
Apply by August 5$1,850Certificate

Negotiation Mastery

Professor Michael Wheeler

Secure maximum value for your organization through a mastery of negotiation techniques.

8 weeks, 4-5 hrs/week
Apply by June 10$1,750Certificate

Winning with Digital Platforms

Professor Feng Zhu

Thrive in the age of digital platforms.

5 weeks, 6-7 hrs/week
Apply by August 5$1,850Certificate

Leading Change and Organizational Renewal

Professors Michael Tushman and Charles O’Reilly

Drive transformation in your organization by learning how to execute for today and innovate for tomorrow.

6 weeks, 5-7 hrs/week
Apply by September 25$1,850Certificate

Complete any three courses within this subject area to earn a Certificate of Specialization in entrepreneurship and innovation

What Will You learn in an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Course?

Entrepreneurship and innovation are crucial to staying ahead. By studying entrepreneurship and innovation, you can position yourself to succeed in today's dynamic market, whether you're a current or aspiring entrepreneur looking to grow your startup company or a strategist interested in introducing innovation ideas to your organization.

A course about entrepreneurship and innovation will teach you how to assess new business opportunities and use creativity to take your initial ideas and turn them into successful, groundbreaking business ventures.

What You Earn

Certificate of Completion

Take any individual course to earn a Certificate of Completion and boost your resume.

Certificate of Specialization

Complete any three courses within this subject area to earn a Certificate of Specialization and signify your deep expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation.

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What Learners are Saying

Disruptive Strategy has given me confidence and clarity in my decisions, and I can already see the material impact of applying this model and mindset to our business and culture.

Dave Nelson
Head of Sales at WegoWise
Disruptive Strategy

I was not well versed in several important aspects of entrepreneurship like investment structure, fundraising, and valuation. Entrepreneurship Essentials covered these topics well.

Maggie Robb
Head of Operations at Spire, Inc.
Entrepreneurship Essentials

I am using some of the negotiation preparation techniques from the course in different aspects of my job. Overall, I feel more confident in situations that might have once felt intimidating.

Sara Simon Pioger
Business Owner, TILT Langues
Negotiation Mastery

What sets HBS Online apart?

Our flexible, online programs are designed to bring the Harvard Business School classroom to you, and are built around three key characteristics:

Real-World Cases

Apply your learning through real-world examples and experience Harvard Business School’s signature case method. Business leaders will share challenges they’ve faced. As the story unfolds, you’ll leverage course concepts, vital tools and frameworks, and the diversity of your peers’ perspectives to analyze the problem and determine a path forward.

Active

Immerse yourself in a dynamic, interactive learning experience. You’ll engage in a new activity every three to five minutes and apply your knowledge through polls, quizzes, and problem-solving exercises designed to accelerate and reinforce your learning. Exchange ideas with your classmates, broaden your perspective, and challenge your worldview.

Social

Join a global community of business professionals. Learn from and network with peers before, during, and after your course. Ask questions, collaborate, give feedback, and share experiences and expertise across industries to grow or transition your career. You’ll build lasting connections that support you wherever life takes you next.

Learn More about the HBS Online Learning Model

HBS Online vs. Other Top Business Schools with Online, Asynchronous Courses

	HBS OnlineHBSO	Others
Considered more impactful than other online programs by learners*	Yes	No
The preferred brand among prospective online learners*	Yes	No
Reimagined the case study method through a proprietary platform featuring courses created by renowned faculty	Yes	No
Collaboration with fellow online learners through unique simulations and interactive activities	Yes	Some
Discount for repeat participants	Yes	Some
Certificate awarded upon completion of program	Yes	Some
Invitation to a global professional network, including the HBS Online Connext conference, HBS faculty events, and HBS Online Community	Yes	No

*Considered more impactful than other online programs (From a 2023 survey of participants across all HBS Online programs, conducted by City Square Associates). Better overall experience (From a 2023 survey of prospective learners, conducted by City Square Associates).

Are Entrepreneurship Courses Worth It?

Entrepreneurship courses are essential for business professionals looking to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills and launch or scale their business. These courses can help you identify and validate a business idea, create high-quality business models, achieve product-market fit, and talk to potential investors.

How are Innovation and Entrepreneurship Connected?

Innovation is a unique and valuable product, service, business model, or strategy. It can be disruptive or sustaining, meaning it doesn’t always require a groundbreaking idea or new business model. Instead, it can include minor enhancements to customer service or existing products.

Entrepreneurship is about recognizing the potential of innovative ideas, creating opportunities, and adding value that continues to grow. These subjects build on each other and can create well-rounded business leaders.

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94% improved knowledge to grow or start a business (Entrepreneurship Essentials), 87% acquired new skills that were immediatly applicable, 84% have more confidence making business decisions — From two 2022 surveys of past participants across all HBS Online programs, conducted by City Square Associates.