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

Here's your chance to learn about Python, AI, JavaScript, and more without spending anything.
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TL;DR: Find a wide range of free online courses from Harvard University on edX.


When something is offered for free, we're always looking out for the catch. Are we going to need to sign up for something? Will we need to pay full price after the promotional period? Or is the whole thing just a scam?

We're suspicious of anything that's "free," and you should be too. But every now and then there is a genuine opportunity to take an online course without spending anything. And even better, these online courses are delivered by famous educational institutions like Harvard University.

You can take free online courses from Harvard University on topics like Python, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. All of these high-quality courses can be found on edX.

We have checked out everything on offer from edX and lined up the best free online courses from Harvard University this month:

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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.

Find the best free online courses from Harvard University with edX.

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Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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