Harvard University offers free courses, open to everyone! Here is a list of a few of the coolest ones I found.

PredictionX: Lost Without Longitude

Smartphone navigation has provided us with step-by-step instructions on how to get somewhere. But imagine a life before phone, Internet and maps. How did the ancient explorers travel throughout the world without directions? I could not get to the airport without a Smartphone! This course teaches you:

• What exactly navigation is and how it works
• The importance of position, direction, and speed
• The many navigational tools of the 18th century
• How the motion of the sun and stars aids navigation
• The historical context of navigation’s technical advances
• The story of John Harrison and The Longitude Prize

If you love history, and the idea of learning from the past. This is course is a must!

CS50: Introduction to Computer Science | Harvard

Are you interested in moving your career towards a more computer programming direction, but have little to no experience? This course sounds like the perfect place to start! The course offers:

• A broad and robust understanding of computer science and programming
• How to think algorithmically and solve programming problems efficiently
• Concepts like abstraction, algorithms, data structures, encapsulation, resource management, security, software engineering, and web development
• Familiarity with a number of languages, including C, Python, SQL, and JavaScript plus CSS and HTML
• How to engage with a vibrant community of like-minded learners from all levels of experience
• How to develop and present a final programming project to your peers

PredictionX: Omens, Oracles & Prophecies | Harvard University

I am sucker for when Science and Spirituality come together. This course takes a look at the ancient art of trying to predict the future, from Chinese bone burning to Astrology. You are led down the path by a Harvard professor! Yes! This is a must on my course list! I will let you know how it goes!

CS50’s Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python | Harvard University

I have been meaning to learn Python for awhile now. This seems like the perfect opportunity. The course includes:

• Graph search algorithms
• Reinforcement learning
• Machine learning
• Artificial intelligence principles
• How to design intelligent systems
• How to use AI in Python programs

Japanese Books: From Manuscript to Print | Harvard University

With a deep seated love of all things books (no Kindles for me!), this class sounds fascinating. According to the course description on the website, “this course expands the definition of the “book” to include scrolls and albums, focusing on the reading experience of a variety of formats in Japan. You will begin by examining rare and beautifully preserved manuscripts in the Harvard Art Museums in an introduction exploring the material properties of Japanese books and scrolls, binding techniques, and important terminology. “

Clinical Care for Autistic Adults | Harvard University

Harvard is even offering health and medicine classes for free. This is such a valuable resource for people needing help on subjects that are often overlooked.

18th-Century Opera: Handel & Mozart | Harvard University

Art history classes are also included in the free classes. This Handel & Mozart class sounds fascinating:

• How singers and the orchestra interact
• How performances of these works have changed since their premieres
• The basic structures of Baroque opera
• Essential characteristics of Classical music
• Mozart’s techniques for representing characters through music
• How to compare the social and cultural contexts of the two premieres

Shakespeare’s Life and Work | Harvard University

This one is a no brainer! Even if you know little more than Shakespeare’s name, this class is sure to get you jazzed up on the works of one of the greatest writers to ever walk the earth!

Go start exploring what Harvard classes you can take, Courses | Harvard University. Be sure to filter to FREE courses in the price filter. Enjoy, learn, grow. As always, this cat got your back! Spread love.