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November 13, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

You can get a top-tier education from places like Harvard and MIT without spending a fortune. Seriously.

I just saw this awesome video from an AI professional that breaks down exactly how these universities are quietly putting some of their best courses online for free.
The mind behind it has compiled a full guide, and I was absolutely stunned by the quality of what’s available.

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The core discovery is that many of these world-class institutions have created public-access websites where they upload full courses. We’re talking the same lectures, the same materials, and even the same homework assignments that on-campus students paying tens of thousands of dollars a year receive.
It’s a huge opportunity for anyone wanting to supercharge their skills, and this contributor did an amazing job mapping it all out.

Here’s a deeper dive into the key platforms and courses the creator shared:

Harvard’s Powerhouse CS50 Courses

Harvard has made its legendary computer science curriculum, known as CS50, accessible to everyone. The expert in the video highlights three main courses you can start with today:

  • CS50x – Introduction to Computer Science: This is their most famous course and serves as a fantastic foundation. Even with AI writing code for us, the post’s author makes a great point: you still need to know what you’re looking at to debug it and get it to a professional level. This course covers the essentials like C, Python, and SQL. You can access it directly at cs50.harvard.edu/x.

  • CS50P – Introduction to Programming with Python: If you want to focus specifically on Python, this course is your ticket. It follows the same high-quality structure with weekly lectures and problem sets. You can find it at cs50.harvard.edu/python.

  • CS50AI – Introduction to AI with Python: For those ready to jump into artificial intelligence, this course teaches you the fundamental concepts of AI using Python. Find it at cs50.harvard.edu/ai.

For all these courses, you can get a verified certificate from HarvardX via the edX platform for a small fee (usually a couple hundred dollars). Considering the brand value, I think this is an incredible deal for your resume.

Unlocking MIT’s Tech Treasure Trove

MIT, a world leader in technology and engineering, offers two incredible platforms. The creator explains that while they don’t typically offer certificates, the knowledge and project portfolio you can build are invaluable.

  • MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW): This is a massive, searchable library of almost every course taught at MIT. You can find it at ocw.mit.edu. The video shows how you can search for specific course codes or just explore by topic. Some top-tier technical courses recommended by the person who shared it include:

    • 6.01: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Python

    • 6.036: Introduction to Machine Learning

    • 18.657: Mathematics of Machine Learning

  • MIT Open Learning Library: This is another platform from MIT with a curated collection of free courses. You can find it at openlearning.mit.edu. Between OCW and the Open Learning Library, you have access to a staggering amount of advanced material.

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Coursera & Polishing Your LinkedIn Profile

Beyond Harvard and MIT, there’s Coursera, a platform that partners with many universities. The creator notes that you can find courses from schools like Yale here. The model is a bit different: you can often audit the courses for free, but if you want to complete assignments and earn a certificate, you pay a monthly subscription (around $50-$100).
The video mentions Yale’s popular course on Financial Markets and Andrew Ng’s legendary Machine Learning course as must-sees.

Most importantly, the innovator shows you how to make this all count for your career. Once you complete a course, update your LinkedIn profile!

  • For Paid Certificates: Add them to the “Licenses & Certifications” section. This gives you a verifiable credential linked directly to your profile.

  • For Audited Courses (No Certificate): Add them to the “Courses” section. It still shows initiative and lists the institution.

  • Update Your Skills: Don’t forget this last step. Add keywords like “Python,” “Artificial Intelligence,” and “Machine Learning” to your skills section. This is what helps recruiters find you when they’re searching for candidates.

This is an incredible resource for anyone serious about professional development. The creator of the video did a fantastic job of not just finding these opportunities but also showing how to practically apply them to advance your career.

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