50 of the best Harvard University courses you can take online for free

Find free courses on everything from artificial intelligence to Python.
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TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Harvard University are available to take for free on edX.


AI is coming, whether you like it or not. You could handle these first steps into a brave new world with panic and fear, or you could learn how to harness this technology.

The choice is yours, but edX makes the decision a lot easier. This online learning platform hosts free courses on Python, Javascript, and of course, AI. And better yet, these online courses are delivered by famous institutions like Harvard University. You could become a Harvard student without ever leaving home.

We have lined up the best free online courses from Harvard University on topics like Python, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity:

You don't get a verified certificate of completion with these free courses, but that's the only catch. You can still enroll and start learning at your own pace. So what do you have to lose?

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