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HMX Short Courses

Learn with Harvard Medical School.

HMX Short Courses feature targeted lessons on the latest medical science topics and advancements. Stay up-to-date on essential knowledge in both artificial intelligence (AI) and immunology by exploring these specialized topics in a shorter format.

AI in Medicine courses:

Immunology courses:

“Taking the HMX courses taught me a lot about what it’s like to be an adult professional who has a job and a family who also wants to learn.”

Lina Scroggins
Senior Program Manager, Google Health

Hear how Lina found her way to a career in the health care industry and learning with HMX.

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Frequently asked questions

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 session 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]