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AI Essentials for Business

Harvard Business School · on Harvard

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HBS Online's case-based course on how AI works, where it creates value and how to lead responsible adoption, taught by Harvard faculty with real company cases. Good for managers who want a Harvard credential and a strategic (not technical) grounding in AI.

Who it's for

Executives, managers, product leaders, founders. This is a beginner-level course in AI for Business & Leadership, running about 4 weeks, 16-24 hours total (4-6 hrs/module).

Cost at a glance

$1,949. Listed at $1,949; on-demand with a 90-day access window, start anytime. Seen 2026-11-01.

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