There are many online learning platforms where you can download or access free courses on a wide range of subjects. However, not all courses on these platforms free, and availability may vary over time. Here are some places where you can look for free courses:
General Courses
- Coursera: While some courses require payment, many universities offer free versions of their courses as well.
- edX: Similar to Coursera, some courses are free to audit (you only pay if you want a certificate).
- Khan Academy: Offers a range of free courses particularly in school subjects like mathematics, science, and history.
- Udacity: Some of their “Nanodegree” programs offer free courses.
- Udemy: While most courses require payment, there are free courses available as well.
Programming and Computer Science
- Codecademy: Offers some free introductory courses on programming.
- freeCodeCamp: Provides free code education.
- MIT OpenCourseWare: High-quality courses, particularly strong in computer science and engineering.
- Harvard’s CS50: A free introduction to computer science.
Professional Skills
- LinkedIn Learning: Offers a 1-month free trial for their courses.
- Google Digital Garage: Free online courses from Google on digital marketing, career development and more.
Arts and Humanities
- Open Culture: Offers free courses in humanities, and even free movies, audiobooks, and ebooks.
- JSTOR: While not a course platform, it offers free access to thousands of academic papers and articles.
Academic
- Academic Earth: Offers free courses from universities around the world.
Remember to check the terms and conditions or licensing for each course, as some may allow free access but charge for a certification or offer only limited-time access for free.
