Harvard University Courses

Harvard CS50 – Full Computer Science University Course

312 reviews

Learn the basics of computer science from Harvard University. This is CS50, an introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming.

• freeCodeCamp
• 24 hours worth of material
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

CS50's Introduction to Computer Science

163 reviews

Harvard University's 12-week online course introduces computer science and programming. Covers algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and web development using C, Python, SQL, and JavaScript.

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

• Best of All Time

Justice

54 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

Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19

26 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

CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript

23 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)

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

22 reviews

Explore the electrical properties of neurons with Harvard University's 5-week course. Learn through interactive simulations, lab visits, and DIY experiments.

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

• Best of All Time

Leaders of Learning

20 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)

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)

CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python

15 reviews

Explore AI concepts and algorithms with Python in this 7-week course from Harvard University. Gain hands-on experience in machine learning and design intelligent systems.

• edX
• 10-30 hours a week, 7 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

CS50's Computer Science for Business Professionals

15 reviews

Harvard's 6-week course empowers business professionals with computer science knowledge, focusing on high-level concepts like web development, cloud computing, and tech decision-making.

• edX
• 2-6 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• 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
• 2-3 hours a week, 16 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
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Architectural Imagination

13 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)

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)

CS50's Understanding Technology

12 reviews

This is CS50’s introduction to technology for students who don’t (yet!) consider themselves computer persons.

• edX
• 2-6 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)