OnlineOnline (global)Self-paced; ~5 weeksCourse and CS50 Certificate at no cost; edX verified certificate paidOpenLow effort
About this opportunity
<p>CS50's Introduction to Cybersecurity is a free online course from Harvard University aimed at both technical and non-technical audiences. Learners build an understanding of how to protect accounts, data, systems, and software against current and emerging threats, and how to think about cybersecurity as a trade-off between risk, reward, and usability. The course is self-paced and delivered through Harvard's OpenCourseWare site.</p>
<ul>
<li>Eligibility: open to all – no prior experience required</li>
<li>Duration: about five weeks of material, plus a final project</li>
<li>Weekly topics: Securing Accounts, Securing Data, Securing Systems, Securing Software, and Preserving Privacy</li>
<li>Instructor: David J. Malan, Harvard University</li>
<li>Assignments inspired by real-world events; final project required for completion</li>
<li>Cost: free to take via OpenCourseWare; a verified certificate is available for an optional fee through edX</li>
</ul>
<p>Create an edX account to submit assignments for feedback, or register through Harvard Extension / Summer School if you want transfer credit.</p>
Who can apply
Open to all; no prior experience required
How to apply
Work through the course for free on CS50's OpenCourseWare site and create an edX account to submit the assignments and final project for feedback. For an edX verified certificate, enrol at cs50.edx.org/cybersecurity instead. The course's current term ends at 23:59 UTC on 30 June 2027 (7:59am on 1 July 2027 in Singapore): all required work must be submitted by then, though CS50 may extend the deadline.
What you get
Certificate
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by Harvard University. More on their website.
Who can apply?+
Open to all; no prior experience required
Is it paid?+
Cost: Course and CS50 Certificate at no cost; edX verified certificate paid.
How do I apply?+
Work through the course for free on CS50's OpenCourseWare site and create an edX account to submit the assignments and final project for feedback.
OnlineOnline (global)Self-paced; ~5 weeksCourse and CS50 Certificate at no cost; edX verified certificate paidOpenLow effort
About this opportunity
<p>CS50's Introduction to Cybersecurity is a free online course from Harvard University aimed at both technical and non-technical audiences. Learners build an understanding of how to protect accounts, data, systems, and software against current and emerging threats, and how to think about cybersecurity as a trade-off between risk, reward, and usability. The course is self-paced and delivered through Harvard's OpenCourseWare site.</p>
<ul>
<li>Eligibility: open to all – no prior experience required</li>
<li>Duration: about five weeks of material, plus a final project</li>
<li>Weekly topics: Securing Accounts, Securing Data, Securing Systems, Securing Software, and Preserving Privacy</li>
<li>Instructor: David J. Malan, Harvard University</li>
<li>Assignments inspired by real-world events; final project required for completion</li>
<li>Cost: free to take via OpenCourseWare; a verified certificate is available for an optional fee through edX</li>
</ul>
<p>Create an edX account to submit assignments for feedback, or register through Harvard Extension / Summer School if you want transfer credit.</p>
Who can apply
Open to all; no prior experience required
How to apply
Work through the course for free on CS50's OpenCourseWare site and create an edX account to submit the assignments and final project for feedback. For an edX verified certificate, enrol at cs50.edx.org/cybersecurity instead. The course's current term ends at 23:59 UTC on 30 June 2027 (7:59am on 1 July 2027 in Singapore): all required work must be submitted by then, though CS50 may extend the deadline.
What you get
Certificate
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by Harvard University. More on their website.
Who can apply?+
Open to all; no prior experience required
Is it paid?+
Cost: Course and CS50 Certificate at no cost; edX verified certificate paid.
How do I apply?+
Work through the course for free on CS50's OpenCourseWare site and create an edX account to submit the assignments and final project for feedback.