1000 Ivy League Online Courses

Frontiers of Science: Climate & Us

12 reviews

Explore the science of climate change in a 6-week course from Columbia University. Learn about global warming, past and future climates, and the role of human activity.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

CS50's Introduction to Computer Science

172 reviews

An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 6-18 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Algorithms, Part II

21 reviews

Learn advanced algorithms and data structures for programming in Java. Explore graph and string processing techniques. Offered by Princeton University.

• Coursera
• 63 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Age of Sustainable Development

14 reviews

The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.

• Coursera
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science (chemistry)

14 reviews

Top chefs and Harvard researchers explore how everyday cooking and haute cuisine can illuminate basic principles in chemistry, physics, and engineering. Learn about food molecules and how chemical reactions can affect food texture and flavor.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Classical Music

25 reviews

Using a simple and enjoyable teaching style, this course introduces the novice listener to the wonders of classical music, from Bach fugues to Mozart symphonies to Puccini operas.

• Coursera
• 66 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Health Effects of Climate Change

9 reviews

Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

11 reviews

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in improving their English skills in the sciences.

• Coursera
• 1 day 10 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python

17 reviews

Learn to use machine learning in Python in this introductory course on artificial intelligence.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 10-30 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

An Introduction to American Law

19 reviews

Explore American law in 7 weeks with the University of Pennsylvania. Gain insight into key areas like tort, contract, and constitutional law.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Principles of Biochemistry

12 reviews

This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.

• edX
• 15 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

26 reviews

Dive into the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies with this 11-week course from Princeton University. Learn how Bitcoin works, its security, anonymity, and future prospects. No certificate offered.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

13 reviews

Explore the origins of philosophy with the University of Pennsylvania's 4-week course. Delve into the works of Plato, his predecessors, and their impact on Western thought.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Improving Communication Skills

25 reviews

Enhance your communication skills with this 4-week course by the University of Pennsylvania. Learn to negotiate, build trust, detect lies, and choose the right medium for your messages.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

7 reviews

Explore and apply positive psychology interventions with this 4-week course from the University of Pennsylvania, ideal for personal and professional contexts.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)