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Learn how electricity makes the neurons in your brain tick.

Traces Albert Einstein’s engagement with relativity, quantum mechanics, Nazism, nuclear weapons, philosophy, the arts, and technology.

Join Harvard faculty in this online course to discover the physical history of the Jewish bible.

This course introduces learners to Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) through the lens of TinyML (Tiny Machine Learning). Learners explore best practices to deploy, monitor, and maintain (tiny) Machine Learning models in production at scale.

Learn about Christianity through a study of its sacred scriptures. We will explore how diverse Christians have interpreted these writings and practiced their teachings over a 2000 year, global history.

Learn what is involved in using data wisely to build a culture of collaborative inquiry. 

An overview of divination systems, ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to modern astrology.

This course is a variant of Harvard University's introduction to computer science, CS50, designed especially for lawyers (and law students).

Explore what makes cities energizing, amazing, challenging, and perhaps humanity’s greatest invention.

Learn the fascinating history of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, one of the most challenging and rewarding ballets ever written.

This is CS50’s introduction to computer science and tech literacy for business professionals.

Explore the underlying structures of everyday arguments and develop the tools to communicate effectively.

Increase your quantitative reasoning skills through a deeper understanding of probability and statistics, with the engaging “Fat Chance” approach that’s made this course a favorite among learners worldwide.

Learn about the forces in American politics that seek to influence the electorate and shift the political landscape.

Discover Handel’s Messiah in this installment of First Nights, which will explore five masterpieces of western music.

Take your introductory knowledge of Python programming to the next level and learn how to use Python 3 for your research.

Learn about successful collaborations between families and educators and why they lead to improved outcomes for students and schools.

Examine the inner workings of the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government

An exploration of the haunting figure at the heart of one of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays.

Explore the reunification of China under the Tang with a focus on aristocratic culture — from poetry to calligraphy to literature.

Learn the significance of electrochemistry, understanding how electrical, chemical, and mechanical energy are linked.

Explore acts of storytelling in Shakespeare’s Othello alongside world-class artists who interpret Othello’s story in new forms and contexts today.

Learn about Beethoven’s monumental 9th Symphony and forms of orchestral music.

An introduction to programming using Python, a popular language for general-purpose programming, data science, web programming, and more.

Join Harvard University instructor Pavlos Protopapas in this online course to learn how to use Python to harness and analyze data.

Why should we care about Confucius? Explore ancient Chinese philosophy, ethics, and political theory to challenge your assumptions of what it means to be happy, live a meaningful life, and change the world.

Discover what makes your brain tick in this third course in our introductory series in neuroscience.

Keep your projects organized and produce reproducible reports using GitHub, git, Unix/Linux, and RStudio.

Explore the roles that microbes play in the production, preservation, and enhancement of diverse foods in a variety of culinary traditions, and learn about the history of food fermentations.

HKS Executive Education and Harvard's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences present a webinar featuring Harvard faculty Martin Wattenberg and Fernanda Viégas.