Harvard University Courses

Data Science: Building Machine Learning Models

120 ratings at edX

Build a movie recommendation system and learn the science behind one of the most popular and successful data science techniques.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

3D Printing: Making the Future - From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications

3 ratings

Explore 3D printing fundamentals, advanced materials, and emerging applications like electronics and tissue engineering in this talk on shaping the future through additive manufacturing.

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

High-Dimensional Data Analysis

15 ratings at edX

A focus on several techniques that are widely used in the analysis of high-dimensional data.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Hinduism Through Its Scriptures.

31 ratings at edX

Learn about the rich diversity of Hindu sacred texts – hymns, narratives, philosophical thought – and their interpretations.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather

65 ratings at edX

Learn to forecast the weather just by looking out your window.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Data Science: Linear Regression

29 ratings at edX

Learn how to use R to implement linear regression, one of the most common statistical modeling approaches in data science.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Computer Science for Web Programming

2 ratings

Learn to build web applications using Python, JavaScript, and SQL. Gain hands-on experience with frameworks like Flask, Django, and Bootstrap. Develop skills in API creation, UI design, and cloud services deployment.

• edX
• 24 weeks, 6-13 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $418.00
• 2 courses

Fundamental Lessons From String Theory

2 ratings

Explore groundbreaking insights from string theory, including black hole entropy calculations and recent discoveries, with renowned physicist Cumrun Vafa.

• World Science U
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

I Want to Prepare to Learn Something I Don't Know - Gala Porras-Kim - Radcliffe Institute

2 ratings

Explore artistic approaches to understanding gaps in linguistics, history, and conservation through Gala Porras-Kim's interdisciplinary work, challenging conventional knowledge and interpretation methods.

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

The Health and Economic Concerns of Rural Americans - Forum on Public Health and Policy

2 ratings

Exploring rural Americans' challenges: drug abuse, economic concerns, and potential solutions. Experts discuss public health implications and the role of government in addressing community issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Inclusive Excellence at Harvard and Beyond - A Conversation with John Wilson

2 ratings

Explore Harvard's inclusive excellence initiatives and lessons from HBCUs with John Wilson, discussing strategies for building a more diverse and welcoming academic environment.

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

The Epidemic of Poverty - The Government Imperative

2 ratings

Abdul El-Sayed discusses rebuilding Detroit's Health Department, addressing urban health challenges, and his journey from physician to political candidate, emphasizing the importance of systemic solutions to public health issues.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Texture and Mouthfeel in Fine Dining - A Menu at Benu

2 ratings

Explore texture and mouthfeel in fine dining as Chef Corey Lee delves into innovative culinary techniques, from foams to emulsions, showcasing unique dishes like quail egg soup and shark fin custard.

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

Slavery and Harvard - Universities and Slavery Series, Part 4

2 ratings

Experts explore Harvard's historical connections to slavery, discussing research findings, student contributions, legal perspectives, and architectural memorialization, followed by a panel discussion on institutional legacy and responsibility.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dark Energy and Cosmic Sound - Exploring the Universe Through Acoustic Waves

2 ratings

Explore cosmic sound waves' role in understanding the Universe's composition and history, dark energy, and the expanding cosmos through galaxy distribution mapping and observational data analysis.

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