Courses

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

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

In partnership with the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, this course will help you deliver high-quality health care to all through organizational change.

Build a foundation in R and learn how to wrangle, analyze, and visualize data.

In today’s complex and fast-paced world, leadership isn’t limited to those with authority or expertise—it’s a practice available to anyone, at any stage of their career.

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 to forecast the weather just by looking out your window.

Taught by Harvard Professor Julie Battilana with insights from actor, singer, and producer Keke Palmer

This Harvard Medical School online course brings you the confidence and know-how to help you meet the unique physical, emotional and financial needs of your loved one.

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

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

Getting restorative sleep on a regular basis provides countless benefits—physical, mental, and emotional. Discover in this course not only the secrets to good sleep hygiene, but how to avoid sleep disorders and sleep deprivation.

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.

This three-course program from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online will teach you the fundamental skills to confidently contribute to business decisions and decision-making.  

Learn probability theory — essential for a data scientist — using a case study on the financial crisis of 2007–2008.

Explore the ethical controversies of financial markets.

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

Taught by Harvard Professor Michael Sandel with insights from actor Michael B. Jordan

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

Develop skills in digital research and visualization techniques across subjects and fields within the humanities.

  This online course from Harvard Health Publishing helps demystify the way your brain works and gives you strategies to boost your memory.

Explore the opportunities and difficulties facing widespread adoption of digital technologies and AI in health care.

Chronic stress can exact a toll on us—physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Learn how to restore calm and take command of your life in this in-depth online course.

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

Learn about China’s origins, its integral early thinkers, and competing states and schools of thought.

Learn probability theory — essential for a data scientist — using a case study on the financial crisis of 2007–2008.

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.

The encouragement and practical advice offered by Harvard Medical School experts in this course will help you understand the many faces of depression.

Design Thinking and Innovation from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online will teach you how to leverage fundamental design thinking principles and innovative problem-solving tools to address business challenges.