- Welcome to ALISON – a 3 million-strong, global online learning community, filled with free, high-quality resources to help you develop essential, certified workplace skills.
- Our mission at ALISON is simple: to enable you, wherever you are in the world, to learn and get certified new skills – at your own pace – using our free, interactive, multimedia.There are 600 free courses for you to choose from:ALISON is for anyone taking their first step to a new job, and for everyone taking their next step to a better job. ALISON is as individual as you are.Our materials will help you to develop your creativity, confidence and competence for work, and to be as contented and productive as you can be in the world of work.Every course is standards-based and certified. That means bragging rights with family and friends, an edge in your first job or new job, and inspiration to be all you can be.
- Class Central is a free online course aka MOOC aggregator from top universities like Stanford, MIT, Harvard, etc. offered via Coursera, Udacity,edX, NovoED, & others.
- MOOCs stand for Massive Open Online Courses. These are free online courses from universities around the world (eg. Stanford Harvard MIT) offered to anyone with an internet connection. Several popular MOOC provider platforms have emerged, such as Coursera, Udacity, EdX, andNovoEd, that partner with universities and professors to offer MOOCs on their platforms.
- MOOCs are designed for an online audience, teaching primarily through short (5-20 min.) pre recorded video lectures, that you watch on weekly schedule when convenient for you. They also have student discussion forums, homework/assignments, and online quizzes or exams.
- To register for a course, click on "Go to Class" button on the course page. This will take you to the providers website where you can register for the course.
- Generally not. Although universities may sponsor a MOOC course, online students are not registered with the university directly, but are taking the course through the course provider. Some courses offer a ‘Statement of Accomplishment’ (sometimes with ‘Distinction’), but these are issued in the name of the MOOC provider, with only mention of the professor and university. Recently, Coursera has offered a ‘Signature Track’, which, for a fee, verifies that the student has actually completed the course. Note that although MOOCs generally do not result in college credit, many individuals who have completed MOOCs list them as training experiences on their profiles or resumes.
- Although initially many MOOCs were focused on computer science and engineering, MOOCs have expanded and now a wide range of subjects are being offered, in fields such as business, medicine, music, social science, literature, the humanities, and more. New courses are being added everyday!
Whether you want to take a course, earn a certificate, or work toward a degree, Harvard Extension School has options for you.
More than 600 on-campus and online courses
At Harvard University’s primary resource forcontinuing education courses for a century, you’ll find open-enrollment classes in nearly 60 fields.- Attend evening classes on campus in Harvard Square.
- Choose from more than 200 Harvard online courses, including Harvard College lectures.
- Earn undergraduate or graduate credit or take a course for noncredit.
- Take five courses in a focused area and earn one of our professional on-campus or online certificates.
You don’t have to be in a degree program to enroll.Browse our fall, January, and spring on-campus and online classes.Reviews are in: 98 percent of recent survey respondents report they are satisfied with the quality of courses, and 97 percent reported that they are satisfied with the quality of instructors.Interested in short, noncredit courses? See the professional development programs offered by the Division of Continuing Education.Undergraduate and graduate degrees
As one of 13 schools at Harvard University, Harvard Extension School has degrees that allow you to enhance professional skills, prepare for a new career, or pursue intellectual inquiry for personal enrichment.- Undergraduate degrees and graduate liberal arts degree programs combine a classic curriculum with opportunities for practical training and applied knowledge, priming you for success in academic and professional arenas.
- Graduate professional degrees provide focused study in preparation for careers in a variety of competitive fields.
See all of our partial online and on-campus degree programs. And learn what employers and alumni have to say about an Extension degree in Your Degree, Your Career.Graduates of the Extension School get to participate in the Harvard graduation ceremony, led by President Faust. You can see a video of past graduates getting their degrees conferred on the Harvard campus.In the following information session video, you can learn more about our courses and programs.World-class faculty
Instructors from the Harvard University and Greater Boston communities bring scholarly expertise and real-world experience to on-campus and online classes. You study with:- Scholars, researchers, and professionals from Harvard University
- Leading faculty from local universities
- Experienced professionals from community and business organizations
Competitive tuition rates
On average, tuition ranges from $1,020 to $2,000for undergraduate and graduate 4-credit courses. Tuition for courses taken for noncredit varies. Charged per course, tuition is listed in course descriptions. Financial aid is available to students in degree programs.Read about tuition.Motivated classmates and rich resources
A wealth of resourcesAs a student, you have access to:- Extensive electronic resources available through Harvard’s libraries
- Career and academic workshops
- Computer facilities
- Campus events, including lectures
- Student organizations
Read more about the benefits of being an Extension School student inResources.Our students: focused, independent
The student population of more than 13,000 women and men is diverse. They all share a goal of engaging themselves in thought-provoking pursuits.In class, you might encounter a lawyer studying creative writing, a teacher broadening her knowledge of technology, a parent pursuing graduate studies part time, or a traditional college student working toward a degree.The age of our students ranges from the teens to the 80s, with the average of 33 years. Most students already have degrees, and all bring abundant life experience to the classroom.Alumni success
Graduates of our programs, who are members of the worldwide Harvard Alumni Association, have gone on to attend prestigious graduate programs and become leaders in fields such as business, medicine, education, law, and politics.See a list of some of the graduate schools or careers that our students in theMaster of Liberal Arts program have entered upon completing their degree.Accreditation
Harvard Extension School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Learn more about our accreditation and transfer credit.
I will write another blog tomorrow on Online Free Courses that is all for now. Stay tuned tomorrow
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