Transform Your Understanding of GLP-1 Therapies

GLP-1–based medicines have rapidly expanded from niche treatments to widely used therapies, reshaping clinical practice and the broader health care ecosystem. To help you quickly get up to speed, Harvard Medical School offers two complementary, self-paced online courses—one focused on the science and clinical impact of GLP-1 therapies, and one on their cost, coverage, and access within the health care system. Get access to these courses today and build the knowledge you need to navigate this rapidly evolving area of medicine.

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GLP-1-Based Therapies: Mechanisms of Action, Development, and Clinical Impact

Deepen your understanding of how GLP-1 and related incretin pathways regulate metabolism, and see how these insights have driven the development of today’s GLP-1–based therapies. This course focuses on the underlying physiology, pharmacology, and clinical evidence so you can better evaluate real-world use, benefits, and risks in patient care.

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GLP-1-Based Therapies: Cost, Coverage, and Access for Transformative Drugs

Examine how GLP-1 medications move through the health care system, from patents and pricing to payer policies and benefit design that determine who actually receives treatment. This course emphasizes coverage, affordability, and alternative access pathways, giving you a practical framework for evaluating GLP-1 therapies and other high-cost, high-value drugs.

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Whether you are building your medical science knowledge, preparing for advanced study, or expanding your understanding of the health care ecosystem, combining courses helps you connect concepts across disciplines while saving on enrollment.

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Enroll in Multiple Courses and Save

Combine up to five courses and unlock discounts up to 40%

You can bundle up to five HMX or HealthXcelerate courses. Bundle discounts apply to all courses selected. A bundle can consist of courses in the same upcoming enrollment period or the following enrollment period. 

Two-course bundle: 25% discount 
Three-course bundle: 30% discount 
Four-course bundle: 35% discount
Five-course bundle: 40% discount

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Multi-course discounts will be changing on October 1, 2026. Register now and lock in these savings by bundling multiple courses.

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HMX and HealthXcelerate Learning Pass

Unlock both HMX and HealthXcelerate courses all year long with one simple enrollment fee

With the HMX and HealthXcelerate Learning Pass, a $4,950 investment unlocks one year of unlimited enrollment to Harvard Medical School's portfolio of HMX and HealthXcelerate online courses, empowering you to advance your knowledge of health care and medical science in the areas that matter most to your goals. Start Learning

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Expand your impact and savings when you learn together

HMX and HealthXcelerate courses are ideal for organizations looking to train teams or larger groups. Group pricing is available, making it a cost-effective investment in team development.

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