What are the best free courses online?
user - September 5, 2025
Technology & Programming
-
Harvard’s CS50: Introduction to Computer Science – A beginner-friendly yet challenging computer science foundation.
-
Google Digital Garage: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – Covers SEO, social media, and online advertising basics.
-
freeCodeCamp – Hands-on coding lessons in web development, Python, data science, and more.
-
MIT OpenCourseWare – Free access to real MIT lectures on computer science, AI, and engineering.
Business & Entrepreneurship
-
Yale’s Financial Markets (Coursera) – Taught by Nobel laureate Robert Shiller, great for finance beginners.
-
HubSpot Academy – Free courses in inbound marketing, sales, and customer service.
-
edX’s Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies (Harvard) – Explores innovative business solutions worldwide.
Personal Development
-
Learning How to Learn (Coursera) – Teaches science-backed study and productivity techniques.
-
The Science of Well-Being (Yale on Coursera) – Helps build habits for happiness and fulfillment.
-
Mindfulness for Wellbeing (FutureLearn) – Practical meditation and stress management techniques.
Creative Skills
-
Canva Design School – Free tutorials on graphic design, branding, and social media visuals.
-
Skillshare Free Classes – Offers beginner-friendly lessons in writing, art, photography, and video editing.
-
Khan Academy Arts & Humanities – Covers history, music, and art appreciation.
General Learning Platforms
-
Khan Academy – Free courses in math, science, history, and personal finance.
-
OpenLearn (by The Open University) – Wide range of topics including psychology, health, and business.
-
Coursera & edX (Audit Mode) – You can access most university-level courses for free (certificates are paid).