Harvard University has expanded its range of free online course offerings for 2025, with over 120 courses now available to anyone with internet access. The expansion greatly increases both the number and variety of courses open to the public.
Top Free Harvard Courses to Elevate Your Skills
The new courses cover many important fields, including artificial intelligence, computer science, entrepreneurship, data analysis, leadership, and environmental studies. These courses help people gain skills for career growth, professional development, or personal learning.
Some key courses now available include:
- CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
- AI for Everyone
- Data Science: R Basics
- Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
- The Health Effects of Climate Change
- Negotiation and Leadership
- Introduction to Python Programming
- Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract
Where you can find the courses
The courses run on platforms like edX and Harvard’s online portal. You can find the courses here:
- Harvard Online Courses: https://online-learning.harvard.edu
- Harvard/edX Courses: https://www.edx.org/school/harvardx
- CS50 – Intro to Computer Science: https://cs50.harvard.edu
- CS50 on edX: https://cs50.edx.org
You can buy certificates if you want, but all learning content is free. This gives people a chance to access high-quality education without spending money. You only need to commit to doing the coursework.
Are you interested in taking a free Harvard course? Which course would you choose first?
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