Why Harvard Extension School?
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Distance Education
Knowing that our students have busy lives, we offer more than 100 Harvard Extension School and Harvard College courses online. These classes—taught by world-class Harvard faculty and industry experts—allow you to enrich your knowledge, begin a degree program, or advance your career.
Take Classes from Anywhere
Convenient and simple to use, distance learning allows you to take a semester-long class from anywhere in the world. As long as you have access to the Internet, you can take a class.
Each week, new class lecture videos are available for you to watch when you have time. You interact with classmates and instructors through e-mail and the Web, and review and complete the scheduled assignments wherever you are most comfortable.
In addition, a select few courses are held in real time via videoconferencing.
Harvard Caliber, Course Credit
Whether you want to take a class for personal gratification or professional growth, the Extension School’s virtual classroom offers you the rigorous and engaging coursework that you would expect from Harvard University.
Credit toward Degrees and Certificates
Course credit can be earned toward a variety of degrees and certificates offered by Harvard Extension School. And you can complete the Certificate in Environmental Management and the Certificate in Applied Sciences entirely online.
Gain the knowledge and expertise you need to accomplish your goals today. See what courses we offer.
