The best Harvard University courses you can take online for free

TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Harvard University are available for free on edX. Learn about Python programming, machine learning, and much more for free.

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We're on a massive tour of the biggest and best educational institutions in the world. We're not just checking out the facilities. We're seeking out online courses that students can take for free.

The latest stop on this tour is Harvard University. This famous school is offering a wide range of free online courses on edX. You can learn about everything from Python programming to machine learning without leaving your home. If you want to receive a verified certificate, you have the option to pay a small fee. If you don't, there's no pressure to pay anything at all.

As of March 9, some of the best online courses from Harvard University are available for free on edX. We have checked out everything on offer and lined up a selection of the best courses this week:

• 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 Programming with Python

• CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript

• Data Science: Machine Learning

• Introduction to Data Science with Python

• Shakespeare's Life and Work

• The Climate-Energy Challenge

• Using Python for Research

A lot of the courses hosted by edX are not exactly beginner friendly, so you really need to do your research before enrolling. We wouldn't want you to be completely overwhelmed before you've even got going. These courses are for students looking to pursue a real passion, rather than starting out on a new journey of learning.

Secure access to the best free online courses from Harvard University.