TL;DR: You can find a wide range of online courses from Harvard University for free on edX. Learn about Python programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and much more without spending anything.
You might not have had the opportunity to study at an institution like Harvard University, but thanks to sites like edX, you can take a wide range of online classes from this school without stepping foot outside.
You can find online courses on everything from Python programming to artificial intelligence at edX, and some of the best examples are even available for free. That might seem too good to be true, but it’s not. There’s a massive bank of free courses on edX just waiting for students to enroll. You could be next.
We have checked out everything on offer and lined up a selection of the best courses available for free as of April 14:
Big Data Solutions for Social and Economic Disparities
CS50’s Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python
CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science
CS50’s Introduction to Game Development
CS50’s Introduction to Programming with Python
CS50’s Web Programming with Python and JavaScript
Data Science: Machine Learning
Data Science: Productivity Tools
Entropy and Equilibria
Introduction to Data Science with Python
Leadership: Creating Public Value
Managing Happiness
Shakespeare’s Life and Work
The Climate-Energy Challenge
Using Python for Research
It’s important to note that a lot of the courses hosted by edX are not for total beginners, but don’t let this hold you back. You can still enroll for free and start learning at your own pace. You can even receive a verified certificate of completion for a small fee, if you want something to stick on your CV.
Find the best free online courses from Harvard University at edX.
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