Courses

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.

Mobilize people to tackle tough problems and build the capacity to thrive through the dangers of change

Learn about the development of 2D and 3D interactive games in this hands-on course, as you explore the design of games such as Super Mario Bros., Pokémon, Angry Birds, and more.

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

Show what you’ve learned from the Professional Certificate Program in Data Science.

Learn introductory programming and data analysis in MATLAB, with applications to biology and medicine.

Sentar las bases de conocimiento en R y aprender a discutir, analizar y visualizar datos.

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

Top chefs and Harvard researchers explore how traditional and modernist cooking techniques can illuminate basic principles in chemistry, physics, and engineering. Learn about elasticity, viscosity, mayonnaise, baking, and more!

Learn to use R programming to apply linear models to analyze data in life sciences.

Expand your learning of chemistry and thermodynamics by exploring entropy, free energy, and equilibrium.

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

Use the case study method to study China from the rise of Deng Xiaoping to the present.

Learn to deliver high-quality primary health care at scale through national community health worker programs.

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.

This course picks up where CS50 leaves off, diving more deeply into the design and implementation of web apps with Python, JavaScript, and SQL using frameworks like Django, React, and Bootstrap.

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

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

Examine how great modern writers capture the intricacies of our globalized world and how their works circulate within that world to find their own audiences.

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

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.

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

Understand how the FDA regulates pharmaceuticals and explore debates on prescription drug costs, marketing, and testing.

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

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

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

Learn about Claudio Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, one of the first operas ever written.

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.

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