HMX Short Courses
Immunology
Learn with Harvard Medical School.
HMX Short Courses feature targeted lessons on the latest medical science topics and advancements to help keep you up to date. Each course offers a unique way to learn about cutting-edge immunology topics from leading Harvard Medical School faculty.
Immunology Short Courses:
- Immune Tolerance: Learn about immune tolerance and how it can be harnessed to treat various conditions.
- Advances in Immunological Therapeutics – Vol 1 (2023 advances): Explore innovative immunological therapies approved by the FDA from 2021 through 2023 for the treatment of a number of chronic diseases.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there topics covered other than immunology?
More HMX Short Courses are available covering AI in Medicine.
How much are the courses?
- Individual course: $495
- Two-course bundle: $595
- Three-course bundle: $795
Can I apply for financial aid?
Partial tuition waivers are not available for HMX Short Courses.
What is the course schedule and time commitment?
Most people can expect to spend 3-4 hours total on an HMX short course. In order to be considered for a short course certificate of completion, you must complete your coursework within eight weeks.
Is there a final exam?
There will be graded assessments throughout the course. However, these do not count toward your certificate status; please see below for certificate requirements.
Can I drop a course?
You may withdraw from the course and request a refund up until the drop deadline. Once you are enrolled, you will not be able to drop or request a refund. No extensions will be offered.
How can participants get help?
For technical support, learners can contact the HMX team for assistance throughout the course session. There are no discussion forums in the HMX Short Courses.
What is the criteria to earn a certificate?
In order to earn a short course certificate of completion, you must watch all videos, complete all assessments, and work through all other course material within the active course period. Once you have met the criteria, your certificate will be sent to your email. Certificates of achievement are not offered for short courses.
Will I get a physical certificate?
No, we are only offering PDF versions of certificates for short courses. You will not have the option to request a physical copy from us, but you are welcome to have it printed at your local print shop.
Can I mention my certificate in my LinkedIn profile or on my resume?
Yes. Certificates that you earn are appropriate for inclusion on LinkedIn or on your resume.
If you are listing an HMX course on your resume, we suggest listing it under the education section, below any earned degrees. Courses should be listed as “HMX Short Course (Harvard Medical School online learning platform) – [course titles]”
On LinkedIn, include any courses in the Education section as below:
School: Harvard Medical School
Degree: Other; HMX Short Course – [course title(s)]
Field of Study: leave blank
Start/End Year: Year in which you completed the course(s)
Grade: leave blank
Activities and societies: leave blank
Description: HMX Short Courses are 3-4 hour online courses from Harvard Medical School. I earned a Short Course Certificate of Completion in [course title]
“I’ve found all the courses to be tremendously helpful. The topics are so well organized, and I think the lectures cover those fundamental ideas very well…they are challenging in a positive way.”
Siyan Xu
Senior Principal Biostatistician, Novartis
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