Harvard University Courses

CS50's Introduction to Computer Science

138 reviews

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

• edX
• 6-18 hours a week, 12 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Justice

51 reviews

This introduction to moral and political philosophy is one of the most popular courses taught at Harvard College.

• edX
• 3-6 hours a week, 12 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Best Practices for Biomedical Research Data Management (HE)

58 reviews

With the increasing focus on research data, this course has been developed to address present and future researchers’ data management learning needs.

• Canvas Network
• 7 hours a week
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19

24 reviews

This course will provide licensed medical professionals with an understanding of mechanical ventilation so they can support the critical care team caring for patients receiving mechanical ventilation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• edX
• 2-5 hours a week, 1 week long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 1: The Electrical Properties of the Neuron

20 reviews

Learn how electricity makes the neurons in your brain tick.

• edX
• 3-5 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Statistics and R

20 reviews

An introduction to basic statistical concepts and R programming skills necessary for analyzing data in the life sciences.

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Leaders of Learning

19 reviews

Explore and understand your own theories of learning and leadership. Gain the tools to imagine and build the future of learning.

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript

18 reviews

This course picks up where CS50 leaves off, diving more deeply into the design and implementation of web apps with Python, JavaScript, and SQL using frameworks like Django, React, and Bootstrap.

• edX
• 6-9 hours a week, 12 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Ancient Greek Hero

2 reviews

Discover the literature and heroes of ancient Greece through the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey , the tragedies of Sophocles, the dialogues of Plato, and more.

• edX
• 8-12 hours a week, 18 weeks long
• 2 days from now (11th Aug)
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

15 reviews

Top chefs and Harvard researchers explore how everyday cooking and haute cuisine can illuminate basic principles in physics and engineering.

• edX
• 5-7 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract

13 reviews

Contracts are a part of our everyday life, arising in collaboration, trust, promise and credit. How are contracts formed? What makes a contract enforceable? What happens when one party breaks a promise?

• edX
• 3-6 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• 12th Oct, 2022
• 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
• 4-6 hours a week, 15 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Linear Models and Matrix Algebra

12 reviews

Learn to use R programming to apply linear models to analyze data in life sciences.

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Using Python for Research

12 reviews

Take your introductory knowledge of Python programming to the next level and learn how to use Python 3 for your research.

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 12 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Architectural Imagination

12 reviews

Learn fundamental principles of architecture — as an academic subject or a professional career — by studying some of history’s most important buildings.

• edX
• 3-5 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)