Courses

Learn about Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, an iconic Romantic symphony that ushered in an era of narrative “program music.”

An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming.

Learn how to use R to implement linear regression, one of the most common statistical modeling approaches in data science.

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

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

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

Learn how electricity makes the neurons in your brain tick.

An exploration of the dynamics of contemporary China using the tools of close reading, discussion, and analysis.

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

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.

Develop the skills to lead with courage and conviction through challenging times with this free, 35-minute Harvard Business School (HBS) Online lesson.

Explore the impact of the conquest dynasties and the world of the Ming.

An introduction to the study of bioethics and the application of legal and ethical reasoning.

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

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 Qin and Han dynasties, and how Buddhism and ideas of self-realization influenced the medieval period.

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

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

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

Gain critical communication skills in writing and public speaking with this introduction to American political rhetoric.

Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art.

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

Learn the essentials of U.S. health care policy from some of the nation's top experts.

Learn basic data visualization principles and how to apply them using ggplot2.

Learn how the Manchus conquered the Qing and established the last of the imperial dynasties.

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

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

Build a movie recommendation system and learn the science behind one of the most popular and successful data science techniques.

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.