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How to Bring the Real You to Work

Authenticity, connection and identity — and why being the real you is a career strength, not a risk.
  • What you study: The many components of identity, how imposed identities and self-doubt show up at work, and practical ways to build relationships and stay true to yourself on the job.
  • Who it is for: Professionals who want to bring more of themselves to work, build belonging, and overcome identity-related challenges such as imposter syndrome.
  • Part of: Power Skills for Career Growth — complete any five of the seven courses to also earn a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Online.
Course fee
USD 150
Single course enrollment
Duration
2.5 hours
On-demand, 90-day access
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Duration
2.5 hours
Three sections
Format
On-demand
Start any time
Access
90 days
From enrollment
Prerequisites
None
Introductory course
Credential
Harvard Online
Microcredential
How you learn

Learn on your own schedule.

Watch Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. in conversation with Cynthia Erivo, work through short reflections, and finish at your own pace within 90 days.

A diverse group of professionals together
What you receive

Earn a Microcredential from Harvard Online.

Complete the course and Harvard Online issues your digital Microcredential.

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Harvard faculty and a world-class guest

Taught by Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. of Harvard University in conversation with Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning artist Cynthia Erivo.

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A badge you can verify and share

Your Microcredential carries a verification code, ready to add to your LinkedIn profile.

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Stacks toward a Certificate of Completion

Complete any five of the seven Power Skills for Career Growth courses to also earn a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Online.

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Course syllabus

What you study.

Three short sections that explore how to use your authentic self as a career superpower while navigating professional environments and fostering inclusion.

Topics covered
  1. The Many Components of Identity — identity as the unique collection of characteristics, experiences and affiliations that shape you; external labels versus how you define yourself; and the tension between your identity and the “work identity” often adopted to fit in.
  2. Imposed Identity in the Workplace — how “us versus them” thinking leads to unfair generalizations, and using active listening, note-taking and curiosity to interrupt self-doubt.
  3. Preserving Authenticity at Work — building meaningful relationships by being proactive and seeking advice, resolving tensions with empathy while staying true to your values, and setting healthy limits on work.
Learning outcomes

Authenticity and self-expression

  • Reflect on a career path that feels authentic to you
  • Strengthen your ability to express yourself at work
  • Feel empowered to bring your true self to work

Relationships and support networks

  • Build deeper, more supportive relationships with peers and mentors

Enhancing workplace culture

  • Amplify respect and understanding within the workplace
Format: on-demand, self-pacedAccess: 90 days from enrollment

Syllabus topics are set by Harvard Online and may be revised.

Who it is for

Built for anyone who has ever toned themselves down at work.

This course is for professionals at any stage who want to build belonging and bring more of themselves to their careers.

An introductory course; no prerequisites. Taught in English; participants should be 18 or over.

At work

Bring more of yourself to work, and help others do the same.

Many professionals feel they must leave parts of themselves at the door. This short course looks at why, and what to do about it.

Who teaches you

Learn from Harvard faculty.

Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. leads the course in conversation with Cynthia Erivo. Guest segments are pre-recorded.

Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research, Harvard University

An Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, journalist, literary scholar and cultural critic, and host of the PBS series Finding Your Roots.

Power Skills for Career Growth

Seven courses. Any five earn a Certificate of Completion.

This course is one of seven Power Skills for Career Growth courses. Each earns its own Microcredential, and any five together also earn the Certificate of Completion in Power Skills for Career Growth from Harvard Online.

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Julie Battilana with Keke Palmer

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Purpose, Perspective, and Persuasion

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Disagreeing Productively and Collaborating Well

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Building a Winning Mindset

Luana Marques with John Cena

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Effective Writing for Greater Impact

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Tech Ethics

Michael Sandel with Michael B. Jordan

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Sample Harvard Online Certificate of Completion in Power Skills for Career Growth
Sample certificate issued by Harvard Online.
Course fee

What is included.

One fee covering the full Harvard Online course and your Microcredential.

USD150
per participant · complete course
  • The complete Harvard Online course, all three sections
  • A digital Microcredential from Harvard Online
  • A verification code to share on LinkedIn
  • 90 days of on-demand access
  • Counts toward the Power Skills for Career Growth Certificate of Completion
  • Advisor support from enrollment to completion
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Enrolling a team?

Organizations are invoiced directly, and multi-seat rates apply from ten participants.
Fees are quoted in US dollars and paid by international card or bank transfer; your bank applies its own conversion rate. We can also provide a scope document for employer-funded participants.
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Enrollment

From inquiry to first day.

Four steps, usually completed within a week.

Step one

Book a call

A twenty-minute conversation with an advisor to check the course fits your role and goals. No obligation.

Step two

Pick your start

The course is on-demand, so you can begin whenever suits you.

Step three

Enroll

Complete payment by international card or bank transfer.

Step four

Begin

We enroll you directly with Harvard Online. Your access details arrive by email, and your 90 days begin.

Common questions

Everything you might be wondering.

What will I study in How to Bring the Real You to Work?

Three short sections: the many components of identity; imposed identity in the workplace; and preserving authenticity at work.

Is it useful for managers and HR leaders?

Yes. Alongside individual professionals, it is designed for managers, team leads, and HR and culture leaders who want to foster inclusion.

Will I interact with Cynthia Erivo?

No. The guest segments are pre-recorded, and there are no live sessions in this course.

How long does the course take?

About two and a half hours in total. It is on-demand, so you can start any time and finish at your own pace within 90 days.

What does it cost?

USD 150 for the complete course and your Microcredential from Harvard Online.

What is a Microcredential?

A digital credential issued by Harvard Online when you complete a short course. It carries a verification code you can share on LinkedIn.

How do I earn the Power Skills for Career Growth certificate?

Complete any five of the seven Power Skills for Career Growth courses and Harvard Online awards a Certificate of Completion in Power Skills for Career Growth, in addition to your Microcredentials.

Who awards the Microcredential?

Harvard Online. SkillsPro360 is an authorized delivery partner — we are not Harvard University.

Bring the real you to work. Prove it with Harvard Online.

Start today, at your own pace, and earn your Microcredential from Harvard Online.

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