Do you need free online courses from Harvard University?

Harvard University offers a variety of free online courses in the fields of art, business, technology, education, humanities, etc. You can obtain a professional certificate within 18 months after completing the course. As long as you are over 18 years old, you can get free courses.

Do I need to come to campus to participate in Harvard Online courses?

No. All of our courses are 100 percent online, and available to participants regardless of their location.

Where do I take your courses?

Harvard Online courses are delivered through the HBS Online, edX, and GetSmarter learning platforms.

Do I need to log in to Harvard Online courses at specific times?

There are no formal class times. All learning happens online, asynchronously, so participants are able to complete the course on their own time, at their own pace. That said, for courses offered through HBS Online or GetSmarter, certain deadlines must be met on a scheduled weekly basis with the goal of keeping the group focused on the same topic to maximize social interactions.

Will I need to purchase any additional materials?

Unless otherwise noted, your program fee covers all required course materials. All of the required materials for our courses are accessed on the course platform.

How should I list my certificate on my resume? Once you've earned a Certificate, list it on your resume along with the date of completion like this:

List your credential on your LinkedIn profile under "Education" as follows:

Certificate Programs

Harvard Online

Certificate in [Course Name]

[Cohort Start Month and Year]

List your certificate on your LinkedIn profile under "Education" as follows:

School: Harvard Online

Dates Attended: [the year you participated in the program]

Degree: Other; Certificate in [Course Name]

Field of Study: Leave blank

Grade: “Complete”

Activities and Societies: Leave blank