Nine free courses from MIT ranked among most popular of all time

Nine free courses from MIT ranked among most popular of all time

Class Central recognized MITx’s free online courses among 100 top free courses.
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By Sara Feijo

Kickstart your 2025 learning journey with nine online courses offered through MITx, part of MIT Open Learning, that were recently ranked among Class Central’s list of 100 top free EdX courses of all time. Class Central compiled this list based on the number of enrollments in the free-to-audit online courses.

Supply Chain Analytics

Master the core methodologies used in supply chain analysis and modeling, including statistics, regression, optimization, and probability. This 15-week course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Supply Chain Management. A session of this course is currently underway; a new session will start April 23.

Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python

Get an introduction to computer science as a tool to solve real-world analytical problems using Python 3.5. This nine-week course is the first in a two-course sequence. The next session of this course starts Jan. 22.

Machine Learning with Python: From Linear Models to Deep Learning

Discover the field of machine learning through hands-on Python projects, from linear models to deep learning and reinforcement learning. This 15-week course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Statistics and Data Science. The next session of this course starts Jan. 28.

Supply Chain Fundamentals

Learn fundamental concepts for logistics and supply chain management. This 13-week course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Supply Chain Management. The next sessions of this course start April 2 and Aug. 27.

Fundamentals of Statistics

Understand the principles that underpin statistical inference, including estimation, hypothesis testing, and prediction. This 17-week course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Statistics and Data Science. The next session of this course starts May 5.

Probability: The Science of Uncertainty and Data

Explore data science and probabilistic models, including random processes and the basic elements of statistical inference. This 16-week course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Statistics and Data Science. The next session of this course starts May 14.

Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science

Learn how to use computation to understand real-world phenomena in this nine-week course.

Introduction to Biology: The Secret of Life

Explore biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, recombinant DNA, genomics, and rational medicine in this 16-week course.

Becoming an Entrepreneur

Embark on your entrepreneurial path by mastering business skills and a startup mindset in this six-week course. A new session launches today, Jan. 6.

Part of MIT Open Learning, MITx offers high-quality massive open online courses adapted from the MIT classroom for learners worldwide.


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