50+ of the best Harvard University courses you can take online for free
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Harvard University are available to take for free on edX.
It's got to the point where what once was a secret is now common knowledge, but for those still in the dark, we want to point out that you can take a wide range of online courses from some of the top educational institutions in the world for absolutely nothing. That's right, you can become a student of somewhere prestigious like Harvard University without actually spending anything (or stepping foot outside).
Harvard University is offering free online courses on popular topics like AI, cybersecurity, game development, personal development, law, and so much more. We have checked out everything on offer and lined up a standout selection of online courses to get you started.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $219.99 (List Price $249.00)
Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $274.00 (List Price $349.00)
Amazon Fire HD 10 32GB Tablet (2023 Release, Black) — $69.99 (List Price $139.99)
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $248.00 (List Price $399.99)
Blink Outdoor 4 1080p Security Camera (5-Pack) — $159.99 (List Price $399.99)
Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)
Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $249.99 (List Price $599.00)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $339.00 (List Price $399.00)
WD 6TB My Passport USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive — $138.65 (List Price $179.99)
Dell 14 Premium Intel Ultra 7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 2K Laptop — $999.99 (List Price $1549.99)
These are the best free online courses from Harvard University this month:
Building Personal Resilience: Managing Anxiety and Mental Health
Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Implementation
Structure and Function of Argument: Introduction to Critical Thinking
The Path to Happiness: What Chinese Philosophy Teaches us about the Good Life
U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts, and Bureaucracy
There's always a catch, and in this case it's that these free courses don't include certificates of completion or graded assignments/exams. But you can still enroll at any time and start learning at your own pace, so we're not complaining.
Find the best free online courses from Harvard University with edX.
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