68 of the best Harvard University courses you can take online for free

Take your pick from this massive selection of free online courses.
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TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Harvard University are available to take for free on edX.


Looking for online courses from some of the top educational institutions in the world? You should stop what you're doing and check out the impressive selection on edX, because you can find free online courses from the likes of Harvard University. It doesn't get much better than that.

You can find online courses from Harvard University on popular topics like AI, cybersecurity, game development, personal development, law, and so much more. This is your chance to pursue your passion without spending anything or stepping foot outside.

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We have checked out everything on offer and lined up a standout selection of online courses to get you started. These are the best free online courses from Harvard University this month:

The catch with these free courses is that they don't include certificate of completion or graded assignments and exams. But you can still enroll at any time and start learning at your own pace.

Find the best free online courses from Harvard University with edX.

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