Learn about everything from computer science to communicating with presence, without spending anything.
By Joseph Green on May 31, 2023
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TL;DR: A wide range of online courses(opens in a new tab) from Stanford University are available to take for free on edX. This month you can learn about everything from computer science to communicating with presence, without spending anything.
A new month means another batch of free online courses from one of the most famous educational institutions in the world. The first stop on this free tour is Stanford University.
A wide range of online courses from Stanford University are available for free on edX. You can take lessons on programming fundamentals, computer science, quantum mechanics, and a whole lot more without spending anything. That might sound too good to be true, but you really can pursue your passion without leaving the comfort of your own home.
We recommend taking some time to properly research everything on offer(opens in a new tab), but to give you a flavour of what's on offer, we have lined up a selection of the best courses available for free as of June 1:
Communicating with Presence(opens in a new tab)
Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law(opens in a new tab)
Compilers(opens in a new tab)
Computer Science 101(opens in a new tab)
Databases: Advanced Topics in SQL(opens in a new tab)
Databases: Modeling and Theory(opens in a new tab)
Databases: Relational Databases and SQL(opens in a new tab)
Designing Your Career(opens in a new tab)
Health Across the Gender Spectrum(opens in a new tab)
How to Learn Math: For Students(opens in a new tab)
International Women's Health and Human Rights(opens in a new tab)
Introduction to Food & Health(opens in a new tab)
Introduction to Haptics(opens in a new tab)
Introduction to Probability Management(opens in a new tab)
Language, Proof and Logic(opens in a new tab)
Mining Massive Datasets(opens in a new tab)
Principles of Economics(opens in a new tab)
Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 1(opens in a new tab)
Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 2(opens in a new tab)
R Programming Fundamentals(opens in a new tab)
Semantics of First-Order Logic(opens in a new tab)
Statistical Learning(opens in a new tab)
Staying Fit(opens in a new tab)
The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism(opens in a new tab)
Your Body Inside and Out: Using Exercise Physiology to Slow Aging(opens in a new tab)
It's important to note that a lot of the courses hosted by edX are not exactly beginner friendly. It's worth reviewing the course summary so that you don't become overwhelmed after enrolling. Don't try to run before you can walk.