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

Want to learn about Python, AI, JavaScript, and more without spending anything? Here's how.
By Joseph Green  on 
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TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Harvard University are available to take for free on edX.


You can find free online courses in a few spots online, but for courses from some of the top educational institutions in the world, edX is tough to beat. This popular online learning hub hosts online courses from the likes of MIT, Stanford, and Harvard University. It doesn't get much better than that.

We've checked out everything on offer and lined up a standout selection of free online courses from Harvard University. You can learn about Python, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and many more useful topics, without spending anything.

These are the best free online courses from Harvard University this month:

It's important to note that these free online courses do not come with a verified certificate of completion, but that's the only catch. You can still enroll and start learning at your own pace. And if you really need that certificate for your wall, you can receive something for a small fee.

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