Courses

Learn about the rich and diverse beliefs and practices of Buddhists across time and place. Experience Buddhism through its scriptures, both relationally as well as academically.

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.

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.

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

Learn advanced approaches to genomic visualization, reproducible analysis, data architecture, and exploration of cloud-scale consortium-generated genomic data.

How can we eradicate malaria? Explore cutting-edge science and technology, and examine policies needed, to control and eliminate malaria.

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

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.

Perform RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, and DNA methylation data analyses, using open source software, including R and Bioconductor.

Happiness is within your control. Write your own ending.

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

This course from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online will teach you how to approach pricing strategy, evaluate market demand, and differentiate offerings, so you can drive critical business decisions and successfully compete in the marketplace.

Discover the best ways to treat 18 common skin conditions, protect against skin cancer, prevent premature skin aging, rejuvenate aging skin and more!

What is the difference between an entrepreneur and a social entrepreneur?

Learn about the advances in artificial intelligence that are transforming the use of natural language processing.

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

This intensive course, developed by the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), offers a comprehensive exploration of key topics in stem cell medicine.

Learn how to read William Shakespeare's plays through his biography, Elizabethan and Jacobean history, and modern performance.

Struggling to get your energy level back to where it used to be? Fighting fatigue more often than you'd care to admit? The 75 lessons in our lively course will lead you to the secrets of recharging your energy level.

Master the tools and tactics you need to excel in decision-making, implementation, organizational learning, and change management to move your organization forward with this course from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online.

Learn how to build brands that deliver maximum value to your consumers and company in this course from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online.

Learn to process and convert raw data into formats needed for analysis.  

Taught by Harvard Professor Julia Minson with insights from producer and musician Jack Antonoff

Thrive in the age of digital platforms in this course from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online.

Learn how to use decision trees, the foundational algorithm for your understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Gain a foundational knowledge of American constitutional democracy while crafting your own civic voice and identity.

A gentle introduction to programming that prepares you for subsequent courses in coding.

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

Gain a systematic approach for delivering standout services and experiences that provide a competitive edge and build customer loyalty in this course from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online.

Doing simple stretching exercises just two or three times a week can dramatically help you increase flexibility, improve balance, and relieve pain caused by muscle and joint stiffness.