English Courses

The Supercommittee Collapse and America's Healthcare Future

Examining implications of Congressional budget decisions on U.S. healthcare, focusing on potential Medicare cuts, policy changes, and their impact on healthcare costs and delivery systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rebuild the Dream: The Next American Economy - A Public Address

Van Jones analyzes economic shifts, comparing Occupy Wall Street and Tea Party movements, exploring their frustrations and structures. He discusses new economic possibilities, veterans' issues, and strategies for economic growth and social change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reporting from a Transformed America: Echoes of 9/11

Journalists reflect on 9/11's impact on America and journalism, discussing personal experiences, societal changes, and the evolving media landscape in the two decades since the attacks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Harvard Commencement Address 2025

Experience the inspiring commencement address by Abraham Verghese, bestselling author and Stanford professor, as he shares wisdom with Harvard's graduating class of 2025.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Frontiers in Cancer Care: Advances in Genomics, AI, and Personalized Treatment

Explore groundbreaking advances in cancer treatment, from genomic sequencing to AI-driven research, and discover how personalized medicine is revolutionizing patient care and prevention strategies.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Probably Not

Discover why 6 out of 10 adults lack quality sleep and learn evidence-based strategies from Harvard experts to improve your sleep, mood, energy, and cognitive function.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Harvard Thinking - Why Should You Try the Mediterranean Diet?

Discover how the Mediterranean diet increases life expectancy, reduces dementia risk, and improves heart health through expert insights from Harvard nutritional specialists.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Does Memory Work and Not Work?

Explore the fascinating science of memory with Harvard experts, uncovering how memories form, why they fail, and strategies to enhance recall and learning.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why Are U.S. Literacy Rates Declining?

Explore declining U.S. literacy rates with Harvard experts examining curricula, teacher training, and classroom practices to improve student reading outcomes.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Tell a Story

Discover the art of storytelling through insights from Harvard's literary experts, exploring creative processes and craft elements that make compelling narratives.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CS50's Introduction to 2D Game Development

This course picks up where CS50x leaves off, focusing on the development of two-dimensional (2D) interactive games. Students explore the design and...

• Independent
• 8 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

CS50's Computer Science for Lawyers

Explore CS50's computer science fundamentals tailored for lawyers, covering algorithms, cybersecurity, databases, and Python to better understand tech's legal implications and inform technology-driven legal arguments.

• Independent
• 10 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

CS50's Introduction to Programming with Python

An introduction to programming using a language called Python. Learn how to read and write code as well as how to test and “debug” it. Designed for students...

• Independent
• 10 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

CS50's Introduction to Databases with SQL

Master SQL with Harvard's CS50: create, read, update, and delete data, model real-world relationships, normalize databases, and connect SQL with Python and Java using SQLite, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.

• Independent
• 7 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript

Dive into web development with Python, JavaScript, and SQL using Django, React, and Bootstrap. Build APIs, interactive UIs, and deploy scalable, secure apps on the Internet.

• Independent
• 9 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate