20 of the best Stanford University courses you can take for free

TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Stanford University are available to take for free on edX.

You're probably familiar with Stanford University. It's a pretty famous name. So how about becoming a student of this world-renowned school? That might seem like a far-fetched idea, but you can actually take online courses from Stanford University without spending anything.

A wide range of online courses from Stanford University are available to take on edX. We have checked out everything on offer from Stanford University, and lined up a selection of standout courses to get you started.

These are the best Stanford University courses you can take for free this month.

• Algorithms: Design and Analysis

• Communicating with Presence

• Compilers

• Computer Science 101

• Databases: Advanced Topics in SQL

• Databases: Modeling and Theory

• Databases: Relational Databases and SQL

• How to Learn Math: For Students

• How You Say It Matters: A Toolkit for Improving Communications About Academic Standing

• Introduction to Food & Health

• Introduction to the Natural Capital Project Approach

• Language, Proof, and Logic

• Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 1

• Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 2

• R Programming Fundamentals

• Semantics of First-Order Logic

• Statistical Learning

• Strategies To Improve and Incorporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare

• Your Body Inside and Out: Using Exercise Physiology to Slow Aging

• Your Body in the World: Adapting to Your Next Big Adventure

It's important to note that these free courses do not include certificates of completion, but that's the only catch. You can still learn at your own pace with unlimited access to all the resources on offer. And you can get your hands on a certificate for a small fee, if you really need something to stick on your wall.

Find the best free online courses from Stanford University at edX.

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