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• The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is ranked the second best school in the world in 2021,  according to US News .
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• You can take thousands of free MIT courses online through  edX  or  MIT OpenCourseWare .
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology may be  one of the most prestigious universities in the world  — and, through the lenses of  price , location, and a  7.3% acceptance rate  —  could also be seen as one of the least accessible. But, for an institution that says "the soul of MIT is research" — it has made considerable efforts to remove barriers to its faculty and classes.

In 2012, the university co-founded  edX , an  education non-profit , with Harvard and currently offers more than 200+ courses that are free to audit.  And since 2001, the university has been publishing all of the educational materials from its undergraduate- and graduate-level courses online for free , so anyone with access to the internet can experience over 2,000 MIT courses through  MIT OpenCourseWare .

If you choose to learn through edX, many classes will give you a more traditional classroom experience, including video lectures, community engagement in discussion forums, and (in paid versions) graded assignments and a completion certificate  you can share on LinkedIn or on your resume. MIT OpenCourseWare has more course options, but is scrappier and less intuitive; you'll be on your own aside from access to course materials like readings and lecture notes. 

Below, you'll find a few of the most popular Massachusetts Institute of Technology courses you can take online for free. For more, we'd suggest browsing  MIT OpenCourseWare  and the whopping  200+ courses offered through edX  — spanning topics from computer science to social policy.

13 MIT courses you can take online for free:

Machine learning with python: from linear models to deep learning.

Time commitment:  15 weeks 

Cost:  Free to audit; $300 for verified certificate

This course offers an in-depth introduction to the field of machine learning. Students will cover topics from linear models to deep learning and reinforcement learning through hands-on Python projects. It's also the last course in the  MITx MicroMasters program in Statistics and Data Science .

*Note: This course began on February 1, 2021, but enrollment is currently open.

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Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python

Time commitment:  9 weeks 

Cost:  Free to audit; $75 for verified certificate

This introductory course focuses on breadth rather than depth; You'll learn about Python, simple algorithms, testing and debugging, and data structures. You'll also get an informal introduction to algorithm complexity.

*Note: This course began on January 27, 2021, but enrollment is currently open.

Global Africa: Creative Cultures

Time commitment:  N/A 

Cost:  Free

Through MIT OpenCourseWare, students can learn about Africa's material and visual culture through dynamic lenses (anthropology, history, and social theory), as well as examine how the continent's literary, musical, and artistic productions intersect with global politics. Taught by M. Amah Edoh, the course interweaves ideas from intellectuals such as Princeton professor Chika Okeke-Agulu, Stanford professor Paulla A. Ebron, and acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to contextualize African visual culture. 

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Art, Craft, Science

Time commitment:  N/A

Also through MIT OpenCourseWare, students can examine crafts — or, artworks that are created to be used as well as viewed — through historical, theoretical, and anthropological lenses. Professor Heather Paxson examines the historical and contemporary creation, consumption, commodification, and value of crafts. Ultimately, students should be able to apply the same tools to form and articulate their own ideas about crafts.

Shaping Work of the Future

Time commitment:  8 weeks

Cost:  free to audit; $49 for a verified certificate

Study the relationship between new technologies, work, and society in order to develop action plans for improving the workforce. Students will approach class topics with a historical perspective of work and employment policy in the US and around the world, and learn how civic institutions can use the gains from emerging innovations to increase equality of opportunity, social inclusion, and shared prosperity.

COVID-19 in Slums & Informal Settlements: Guidelines & Responses

Time commitment : 4 weeks 

Cost:  free to audit; $29 for a verified certificate

What's happening during the COVID-19 pandemic in self-built, urban poor settlements in which guidelines such as social isolation, social distancing, and frequent hand washing are not feasible? And what guidelines are actually useful in informal settlements? In this course, experts from a variety of backgrounds (academics, community leaders, public officials, etc.) aim to answer that question.

Tools for Academic Engagement in Public Policy

Time commitment:  3 weeks

Cost:  free to audit; $199 for a verified certificate

Public policies have grown increasingly complex and technical — and there's a clear need for scientists and engineers to engage with policymakers on making scientifically informed solutions to public challenges. But, very few academics receive the necessary training on how to actually impact public policy. This course, taught by an MIT political science professor and Harvard's executive director of the Scientific Citizenship Initiative, aims to close the gap.  

The Iterative Innovation Process

Cost:  free to audit; $99 for a verified certificate

Applicable to organizations or individuals, this course teaches the iterative innovation process. Students will learn about the interconnectedness of markets, implementation, and technology, and how to spot opportunities in each. Throughout the course, students will build an innovation process model with real examples and exercises. 

Evaluating Social Programs

Time commitment:  6 weeks 

Students learn why randomized evaluations matter and how to quality control and monitor them. Through lectures and case studies, they'll learn about common pitfalls of evaluation designs, key components of a well-designed randomized evaluation, techniques for analyzing and interpreting results, and more. A familiarity with basic statistical concepts is useful, but not required. 

Becoming a More Equitable Educator: Mindsets and Practices

Time commitment:  10 weeks

In this education and teacher training course, students will learn about mindsets and practices that help create a more equitable learning environment and, in particular, help underserved students to thrive. Participants will examine dimensions of inequality in education, use case studies to imagine community change, and rehearse acting in difficult situations. First, the class will focus on individual interactions and later expand to cover the impact of bias on schools and communities.

Supply Chain Analytics

This hands-on business and management course focuses on the application of core supply chain analytics methodologies and modeling — including statistics, regression, optimization and probability — more than conceptual underpinnings. Students will be prepared for the common methods and tools they may encounter in their study or practice of supply chains. It's also part of the  MITx Supply Chain Management MicroMasters Credential .

*Note: This course began on December 9, 2020, but enrollment is currently open.

Supply Chain Fundamentals

Time commitment:  13 weeks 

Cost:  free to audit; $299 for a verified certificate

This course helps students build the foundational skills required for supply chain management and logistics. Students will learn how to develop and apply analytic tools, approaches, and techniques — with an emphasis on where and how specific tools can be used to improve a supply chain's overall performance or reduce the total cost. It's also part of the  MITx Supply Chain Management MicroMasters Credential .

*Note: This course begins on March 17, 2021, but enrollment is currently open.

Policy for Science, Technology and Innovation

Time commitment:  8 weeks 

Cost:  free to audit; $149 for a verified certificate

Students will examine the science and technology innovation system with an emphasis on public policy and the federal government's research and development role in that system. The class will use case studies as well as foundations of economic growth theory, innovation systems theory and innovation organization theory, and more. Students will build from basic approaches towards an advanced understanding. 

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Free online learning can help you out if you need skill training, personal development, or an excuse to expand your mind. Many providers offer high-quality educational content from experts.

No-cost or inexpensive online learning can benefit you if you want help with:

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• Advancing as a business professional

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Free online education can be accessed through many popular websites and apps. Let us be your guide through this crowded landscape. Read on for our roundup of websites offering free educational content in both general and topic-specific areas.

Best general websites for free education

These online learning platforms have something for everyone. They bring together courses from the world's elite institutions and experts.

Topics covered: Software development, engineering and construction, health, IT, personal development, management, and more

Paid elements: Degrees and diplomas; costs vary

Alison is an e-learning platform offering free personal development courses and paid degrees. Students can also opt for training in trades such as construction and plumbing. The service also offers free personality and well-being tests to all.

Topics covered: Business administration, data science, applied arts and sciences, public health, and more

Paid elements: Degrees, certificates, and business membership; business membership costs $399 annually per member

Coursera , a massive open online course provider, was founded in 2012 by Stanford faculty. The service offers professional development, paid degrees from the bachelor's to postgraduate level, and free courses.

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CreativeLive

Topics covered: Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, UX, programming, entrepreneurship, self-improvement, music production, and more

Paid elements: Paid courses; costs vary

CreativeLive is an e-learning platform that caters to entrepreneurs and artists. The site offers free and paid courses in creative topics including photography , Adobe Photoshop , and UX . Learners can also find courses in self-improvement, business, and programming.

College courses offered online: What can you take?

As remote learning gains traction, online college course providers have stepped up their offerings. Some are even free.

Topics covered: Web development, risk management, Java, international relations, social work, and more

Paid elements: Bachelor's and master's degrees, bootcamps, professional certifications, and XSeries advanced courses; costs vary

edX is an online learning platform founded by Harvard and MIT alumni. The site offers both a variety of free courses and paid certifications, bootcamps, and degrees in topics including web development , risk management , and Java .

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Topics covered: Computer programming, math, economics, chemistry, finance, history, physics, art, and more

Paid elements: None

Khan Academy is a nonprofit, open-source library of video courses on various topics that caters to K-12 learners worldwide. The site also offers practical courses in standardized test prep , computer programming , and life skills .

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Topics covered: Energy, entrepreneurship, environment and sustainability, introductory programming, transportation, and more

MIT OpenCourseWare is an extensive online catalog of past MIT course content. While the site does not offer degrees, course credit, or certification, most courses offer exams, notes, and video lectures completely for free.

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Udemy offers eLearning courses from photography to IT and software development. But is it worth your time? Read our Udemy review to get some insight.

Topics covered: Python, excel, data science, web development, data science, JavaScript, and more

Paid elements: Some paid courses; prices vary

Udemy is a global platform for free and paid online courses based in San Francisco. The service's technology video courses rank among its most popular. They cover topics including Python , web development , and data science . 

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Do you want to embark on a new career , improve your focus at work , or replace a habit with behavior that leads to greater success, happiness, and productivity? These free online coaching and professional guidance sites help you find the right steps to achieve your goals.  

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Topics covered: Humanities, business, computer science, engineering, data science, personal development, and more

Paid elements: Some paid courses among mostly free courses; costs vary

At Class Central , students can find career development , personal development , and self-improvement resources. The site's extensive partnerships with universities, course providers, and institutions make it a centralized hub for online education.

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Topics covered: Teaching, online teaching, career services, campus operations, admissions, and more

Paid elements: Annual subscription costs $195 per five people, $19 for each additional person

MaxKnowledge is a career education platform offering paid certifications and free professional development tutorials . The website, which serves over 3,000 organizations, is in line with standards established by the Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE).

Topics covered: Resume reviews, interviews, job search strategy, company profiles, resume + LinkedIn review, and more

Paid elements: Site is mostly free, but career coaches and job search services are paid; costs vary on case-by-case basis

The Muse is a free remote job search site that offers paid job coaching services. The website's mentors, coaches, and master coaches can help job searchers of all experience levels with interview tips , resumes, and promotions.

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Topics covered: Compliance, safety, IT services, business skills, wellness, diversity and inclusion, and more

Paid elements: One month free, different plan levels for individuals, small businesses, and enterprises starting at $21.99 per month

Open Sesame is an e-learning platform with an extensive catalog of professional development courses, covering topics such as time management strategies . The site helps organizations find solutions to issues such as wellness, compliance, and safety in industries that include technology, healthcare, and manufacturing.

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Topics covered: German, Italian, Danish, Portuguese, Swedish, Indonesian, Turkish, Russian, Norwegian, French, and more

Paid elements: $13.99 monthly for a subscription to the pro version, which offers analytics, personalized lesson help, and access to all classes

Babbel is a language-learning app covering speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills. The app (available in free and subscription versions) allows learners to focus on cultural areas of interest to keep lessons relevant and interesting.

Topics covered: Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, Irish, Hebrew, and more

Paid elements: $6.99 monthly for a subscription to Duolingo Plus, which offers personalized lesson support, analytics, and progress tracking

Duolingo is a free language learning app for Android, iOS, and desktop. Lessons follow a game-like format that incentivizes hitting time-based goals. The premium version is ad-free and tracks students' progress.

Topics covered: Chinese, Spanish, Yoruba, Japanese, Korean, Danish, Swedish, Mongolian, Turkish, and more

Paid elements: $8.99 monthly for a subscription to the premium version, which offers offline access to the app, analytics, and personalized lesson support

Memrise  is a UK-based online language learning platform offering free courses in 25 languages. Lessons are based on flashcard repetitions and videos of native speakers. The paid pro version offers personalized learning support and offline learning.

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Free online education also provides a route to acquiring a new skill, such as programming. For instance, free web development courses can empower you to build a coding portfolio and master programming problems .

Topics covered: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, Go, Ruby, SQL, C++, Swift, and more

Paid elements: $19.99 monthly for a subscription to the pro version, which offers certifications and personalized lesson support

Codeacademy is an online learning platform that offers free courses in over 12 coding languages, command line, and Git. The site also offers a paid membership option featuring portfolio development, personalized learning plans, and professional certifications.

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Paid elements: $10 monthly for a subscription to the pro version, which allows access to all courses, not just free ones

Drawspace is an online art education platform offering free tutorials and paid courses taught by professional artists. Students can take courses offered on different artistic techniques and styles at the beginner, intermediate, and expert levels.

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Topics covered: Data science, data analytics, computer languages, product management, UX design, and more

Paid elements: Paid and free courses; costs for paid courses can vary from $500-$2,000

General Assembly is a for-profit coding bootcamp that offers courses on a variety of information technology, web development, and software engineering topics. It's among our picks for the best coding bootcamps of 2022 . The site offers a free course that teaches HTML, CSS, and JavaScript called Dash .

Topics covered: Creative writing, history, art, psychology, education, languages, math, and more

OpenLearn is a MOOC platform affiliated with the UK's Open University system. The site offers thousands of self-paced, free courses in college subjects, such as creative writing. Many courses award digital badges or statements of participation upon completion.

Topics covered: JavaScript, Github, react, web and visual design fundamentals, HTML, CSS, Git, and more

Paid elements: The Break into Tech course is $2,499, while specific skill courses cost $549 each; free courses also available

SkillCrush is a coding learning app tailored primarily to women and POC. The service's self-paced Break Into Tech + Job Guaranteed provides 180 days of job search support upon graduation and opportunities to interview with partnered companies.

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Topics covered: Software engineering, data science, UX/UI design , data analytics, and more

Paid elements: Mostly paid courses range in cost from $7,000-$13,000; free webinars also available

Thinkful is an online coding bootcamp offers a customized learning experience and one-on-one mentor support for bootcamp enrollees. The platform also hosts dozens of webinars each month, which are free and open to the public. Webinar topics include data analytics, career advancement, and intros to programming languages.

Topics covered: HTML/CSS, Python, JavaScript, SQL, C++, Java, data science, and more

Paid elements: $12.99 monthly for the pro version, which offers personalized lesson support, no ads, and goal-tracking features

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Coding bootcamps have sparked an entirely new way to learn front-end and back-end development without spending tens of thousands of dollars and years on a traditional college degree. Still, coding bootcamps can cost thousands of dollars and require an intense schedule commitment for several months.

On the other hand, free online coding bootcamps provide an affordable way for beginners to step into the world of coding. Free programs usually let students review learning materials and complete projects on their own time so they can test the waters of a new field without having to pay tuition.

Dive into this guide to learn what to expect from a free coding bootcamp and where to enroll.

Can You Complete a Coding Bootcamp for Free?

Yes, you can complete some coding bootcamps for free. Although several online learning platforms only offer free trials or limited features, others provide entirely free options to allow you to learn affordably.

However, no-cost options don’t always offer the same perks as paid coding bootcamps, such as career services and live instruction. Instead, they often run as self-paced online courses designed to introduce you to coding or a specific discipline.

Free Coding Bootcamps vs. Paid Coding Bootcamps

Compared to paid bootcamps, free versions provide a much more accessible way to introduce yourself to coding. In 2023, Forbes Advisor found that the median cost of a coding bootcamp was $9,500, which can be a hefty financial commitment if you aren’t 100% sure that a career in coding is the right fit for you.

However, generally speaking, free and paid coding bootcamps have a few notable differences to consider if you’re serious about becoming a professional coder.

Delivery Format

Although you can enroll in both versions online, free coding bootcamps are often self-paced, while paid versions frequently include live instruction. Live classes and instructor support are crucial if you learn best through visualization and guidance.

The caveat is that you need to ensure your schedule can accommodate live classes. Some paid programs require intense schedules with several hours of synchronous sessions each week.

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Most paid coding bootcamps also include career services that you won’t find with many free options, like mock interviews, job searches and résumé reviews. Some bootcamps even promise a job guarantee .

Finally, a free bootcamp provides learning material so you can understand the covered topics, but it may not include all the programming tools you need to complete projects. Therefore, you might not get hands-on experience with the tools you’d use on the job.

Meanwhile, although a paid coding bootcamp can cost thousands of dollars, it likely includes access to tools so you can complete realistic programming tasks and projects.

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Ada Core is the company’s complete, 11-month bootcamp, with six months of in-class training and a five-month paid internship for the highest degree of career preparation. Students attend classes five days a week for six hours each day. Enrollees can complete the program online or on campus in Seattle, Washington and Atlanta, Georgia.

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Learners can start with the Foundations path, which introduces the tools and resources used during the program. Then, they move onto a complete learning path with up to eight courses. Each curriculum includes immersive projects and access to a free Discord channel for support along the way.

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Provider Overview: A woman-owned online coding school founded in 2012, Skillcrush levels the playing field for women, people of color, and people with disabilities through its comprehensive coding bootcamp for beginners.

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Are coding bootcamps free.

Although some coding bootcamps are free, most of them are paid programs. Although free bootcamps can offer a helpful introduction to the world of programming, paid versions typically provide more in-depth support and career services to prepare learners for coding careers.

Can I learn coding for free?

Yes, it’s possible to learn coding for free through free coding bootcamps and courses. However, free options may not be as comprehensive as paid coding bootcamps, which usually offer career services, an immersive curriculum, and instructor support.

Has anyone gotten a job with freeCodeCamp?

Yes, many graduates of freeCodeCamp have shared their career journeys on the bootcamp’s forum, acknowledging that the bootcamp gave them the foundational knowledge needed to further their studies and begin a career. Several graduates mention continuing to develop their skills by completing projects and building their portfolio based on what they learned in freeCodeCamp, helping them get hired.

Which coding language should I learn first?

Experts typically recommend learning Python or a combination of HTML and CSS first. If you’re interested in backend programming, start with Python. Opt for HTML and CSS if you want to learn front-end development first.

What is the best free online coding bootcamp?

Some of the most reputable free online coding bootcamps include freeCodeCamp, The Odin Project and Ada Developers Academy. However, each offers something different in their teaching styles, curriculum and projects. The best free coding bootcamp for you ultimately depends on what you want to learn, how you learn best and how much time you want to devote.

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8 million are in student loan forbearance under Biden's SAVE plan. Are you one of them?

Did you wake up to an email on Friday stating your student loans are in forbearance? If so, you are one of eight million Americans.

Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) Plan are currently in forbearance. How long the forbearance goes on remains to be determined.

The student loan relief program, introduced by President Joe Biden's administration in 2023, is now in court where it is being contested. At the end of July, an administrative stay was granted by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit in St. Louis at the request of Missouri and six other Republican led states, per The Tennessean . As a result, the plan has been blocked from continuing.

Here's what to know about the forbearance and the legal battle over SAVE.

What is student loan forbearance?

Student loan forbearance is a temporary postponement or reduction of your student loan payments due to financial difficulty. During this temporary period, you may still make smaller payments toward your loan. Borrowers typically need to apply to receive forbearance. However, the Biden administration has chosen to freeze payments for all SAVE borrowers as the legal battle over the plan continue.

“Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan will be placed in an interest-free forbearance while our administration continues to vigorously defend the SAVE plan in court,” Miguel Cardona, the secretary of education, said in a statement in July. “The Department will be providing regular updates to borrowers affected by these rulings in the coming days.”

Fast facts about the SAVE student loan plan

∎ SAVE is an IDR (Income Driven Repayment) Plan that bases your monthly payment on your income and family size. It replaced the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) Plan. Borrowers who were on the REPAYE plan will automatically get the benefits of the SAVE plan.

∎ The plan lowers payments for almost all borrowers compared to other IDR plans. Payments are based on a smaller portion of your adjusted gross income (AGI).

∎ It has interest benefit: If you make your full monthly payment but it is not enough to cover monthly interest accrued, the government covers the rest of the interest accrued that month. This prevents your balance growing due to unpaid interest.

∎ Borrowers in the plan who originally borrowed $12,000 or less will be granted forgiveness after as few as 10 years.

∎ In the summer of 2024, more elements of SAVE will go into effect, further lowering payments for borrowers with undergraduate loans.

Why is the SAVE plan in court?

When the SAVE plan was first implemented by the Biden administration in 2023, it was met with criticism and pushback from Republicans. Part of the plan was blocked in June by two federal judges in Kansas and Missouri. In July, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and seven state attorneys requested the 8th Circuit to block the plan in its entirety, according to The Tennessean.

For Bailey, the ruling was a win for the Constitution. On the social media platform X , he said, "Congress never gave Biden the authority to saddle working Americans with half-a-trillion dollars in other people's debt."

🚨BREAKING: The Court has granted our motion to BLOCK Joe Biden’s illegal student loan plan. Congress never gave Biden the authority to saddle working Americans with half-a-trillion dollars in other people's debt. A huge win for the Constitution. — Attorney General Andrew Bailey (@AGAndrewBailey) June 24, 2024

When will I need to begin paying my student loans?

Currently, there is no set date for when the student loan forbearance will end or when borrowers will resume payment on student loans.

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