20 of the best UC Berkeley courses you can take online for free


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TL;DR: A wide range of free online courses from UC Berkeley are available to take for free on edX. Learn about essay writing, the science of happiness, mindfulness, and more, without spending anything.


A wide range of online classes from UC Berkeley are available to take with edX. That seems too good to be true, but it gets better, because some of the best online courses from this famous institution are totally free.

You can learn all about topics like essay writing, the science of happiness, mindfulness, and much more, without spending anything. We have checked out everything on offer from UC Berkeley and lined up a selection of standout options to get you started. There should be something for everyone in this list, even you.

These are the best free online courses available from UC Berkeley as of July 27:

These free courses do not include a certificate of completion, but if you really need something to stick on your CV, you can get your hands on a certificate for a small fee. There's no pressure to upgrade though, because you can still learn at your own pace with full access to all the course material.

Find the best free online courses from UC Berkeley at edX.