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HarvardX online courses bring Harvard’s extensive catalogue of expertise and research to learners around the globe. Launched in parallel with edX (a non-profit learning platform founded by Harvard and MIT), HarvardX independently represents Harvard’s academic diversity, showcasing the University’s highest quality offerings to serious learners everywhere.

Will learning data science skills get you that promotion or next job? How does rhetoric from powerful speakers influence what you believe and how you act? What investments can society make to ensure that we don’t fail the next generation of children?

Explore these topics and many others with the wide breadth of subjects Harvard has to offer.

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With over 140 courses from disciplines across the University, HarvardX courses are for everyone—allowing learners to work independently, at their own pace, and begin courses at any time. Subjects range from Architecture and Design to Computer Science and have been taken by millions of learners from around the world. Learners can take individual courses, or choose from several Professional Certificate and XSeries courses.

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Your support enables faculty to create an extensive collection of online learning experiences accessed by millions of learners around the globe. HarvardX is a University-wide strategic initiative, overseen by the Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (VPAL). Your donation helps maintain free and low-cost access to these courses for all learners everywhere.

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HarvardX is designed to empower faculty to improve teaching and learning on-campus, online, and beyond. By combining instructional design and digital tools, HarvardX provides faculty with online teaching and learning pedagogical and research support. Explore teaching a course by reaching out to HarvardX through the proposal process. The process begins with a short Letter of Interest, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If the proposed project fits within the VPAL’s goals, the faculty member will work with the HarvardX team to develop a course Scope of Work. Please also review the HarvardX Principles for Faculty.

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HarvardX Series

Data Science

Gain in-depth knowledge of fundamental data science concepts through motivating real-world case studies

The Future of ML is Tiny and Bright

Learn the fundamentals of machine learning, gather data, and design your own applications. 

History of China: Bronze Age to the Last Dynasties

Learn about China’s origins and how early concepts in Chinese culture still matter in the 21st century

History of China: The Modern Era

An overview of modern Chinese history, from the end of the imperial era to today. 

World Religions Through Their Scriptures

Explore how scriptures are interpreted to diverse ends in different historical and cultural contexts.

U.S. Government

An introduction to American government and politics.

Fundamentals of Neuroscience

Neuroscience from the function of neurons to brain structure.

Shakespeare's Outsiders

Study Shakespeare through his key characters.

Data Analysis for Genomics

Advanced techniques to analyze genomic data.

Computer Science for Web Programming

Gain a broad and robust understanding of computer science and programming

Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence

Gain a broad and robust understanding of computer science and artificial intelligence principles.

Computer Science for Game Development

Learn the principles of 2D and 3D graphics, animation, sound, and collision detection

Computer Science and Mobile Apps

Master components, props, state, style, views, user input, components, and debugging.

CS50's AP® Computer Science Principles

Explore concepts like abstraction, algorithms, data structures, security, software engineering, and web development.

Data Analysis of Life Science

Basic statistical concepts and R programming skills for analyzing data in the life sciences.

Classical Works

Understand the revolutionary relationships created between music, drama, and storytelling in opera.

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CS50: Introduction to Computer Science

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

Justice

An introduction to moral and political philosophy, offering an opportunity to discuss contemporary dilemmas and controversies.

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies

Explore how entrepreneurship and innovation tackle complex social problems in emerging economies.

Remote Work Revolution for Everyone

Learn how to build trust, increase productivity, use digital tools intelligently, and remain fully aligned with your remote team.

PredictionX: Lost Without Longitude

Explore the history of navigation, from stars to satellites.

Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes

Explore the roles that microbes play in the production and learn about the history of food fermentations.

We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy

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

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking

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

Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Interventions

Examine best practices in child and family policies, advocacy, financing, and pathways to scale.

 

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