CS50

cs50.harvard.edu

Take Harvard's CS50 online and earn a verified certificate

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CS50 is Harvard University's suite of online computer science and programming courses offered through edX. The program covers foundational topics including algorithms, data structures, and practical coding in languages like C, Python, SQL, and JavaScript. Learners can audit courses for free or pay to complete graded projects and earn a verified HarvardX certificate.

/ How it works /

Learners enroll on edX, access lectures and assignments at their own pace, and can pay to unlock graded work and earn a verified certificate.

/ Who it's for /

Beginners and learners seeking a foundational computer science education

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launched
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freemium
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Harvard University / edX

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