Free Courses

Embark on a global journey to explore the past, present, and future of world literature.

Explore the Maoist period of China, from the Communist Party to the death of Mao and the reopening of China.

This course examines the Sikh scripture from a doctrinal and historical perspective by providing an overview of Sikh teachings as well as the historical context within which the scripture evolved and became canonized.

Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.

Learn about the key beliefs and practices of Judaism through an examination of its sacred texts and their interpretation.

Learn how to protect your own data, devices, and systems from today's threats.

Learn the skills and tools of improvement science to make positive changes in health, healthcare, and your daily life.

An in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic in Soho and its importance for the field of epidemiology.

Learn how American women created, confronted, and embraced change in the 20th century while exploring ten objects from Radcliffe’s Schlesinger Library.

Equipping clinicians with an up‑to‑date, comprehensive understanding of stem cell–based approaches for Parkinson’s disease, including biological rationale, current trial outcomes, comparison with existing therapies, and guidance for evidence.

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.

An introduction to basic statistical concepts and R programming skills necessary for analyzing data in the life sciences.

Learn how a Culture of Health can transform your business by integrating worker, customer, community, and environmental well-being for sustainable success.

Reimagine global health problems with some of the leading global health thinkers and actors through a case-based biosocial framework.

This free webinar from HKS Professor Matthew Bunn tours the horizon of nuclear dangers.

Learn about the opioid epidemic in the United States, including information about treatment and recovery from opioid addiction.

Learn about the Quran, the central sacred text of Islam, through an exploration of the rich diversity of roles and interpretations in Muslim societies.

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

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

Learn how to create, read, update, and delete data with relational databases.

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

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

Explore how entrepreneurship and innovation tackle complex social problems in emerging economies.

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

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom pharaohs and elites, tombs, temples, the Sphinx, and how new technology is unlocking their secrets.

Explore the birth of modern China with a focus on the time between the fall of the Qing and the end of World War II.

A quantitative introduction to the energy system and its environmental impacts.

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 about the rich diversity of Hindu sacred texts – hymns, narratives, philosophical thought – and their interpretations.

Designed for current and aspiring nonprofit leaders, this course helps learners build the confidence needed to make stronger financial decisions in mission-driven organizations.