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

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TL;DR: A wide range of free online courses from Harvard University are available to take on edX.


edX hosts a wide range of free online courses from some of the top educational institutions in the world, including Harvard University. That means you can become a student of this famous school without spending anything. And you don't even need to pack up your things and leave home.

Harvard University is offering free online courses on everything from AI to cybersecurity with edX. These are the best free online courses from Harvard University this month:

Free courses don't include a certificate of completion, but don't let that hold you back. Students can still enroll at any time and start learning at their own pace, so what's stopping you?

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