Leading with Character - Online Course

An online course that will equip you to cultivate courage, love, and hope, while growing into as leaders of character.

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Unique focus on character

Take a deep dive into three essential character qualities—courage, love, and hope—and discover ways to cultivate them.

Learning communities

Engage with a diverse group of leaders around the world and build meaningful connections.

Leadership development

Develop a deep sense of purpose and become the best version of yourself. Take practical actions to begin a lifetime journey of leading with character.

Look within, lead beyond

What if leadership wasn’t just about changing the world — but about first changing yourself?

Character is what sets the best leaders apart. Leading with Character is a self-paced, 30-day online course built on cutting-edge research into character, leadership, and human flourishing from two of the world’s leading educational institutions: the University of Oxford and Harvard University. Developed by a global team of educators and leadership experts, it’s completely free and open to all.

We believe everyone — yes, everyone — has the capacity to grow, to lead, and to shape a better future. Are you ready to lead with character?

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Learn from global experts

Gain insights from leading educators, researchers, and practitioners — and apply them through 5-day leadership challenges.

Develop your character

Apply 7 evidence-based strategies to cultivate the qualities that define extraordinary leaders.

Receive a certificate

Complete the course and receive a certificate from the Oxford Character Project and Harvard's Human Flourishing Program.

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