10 of the best University of Michigan courses you can take online for free

TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from the University of Michigan are available for free on edX. Find lessons on Python programming, JavaScript, and much more, without spending anything.

The University of Michigan is one of the most respected educational institutions in the world, and you could become a student without leaving the comfort of your own home. That’s because a wide range of online courses from the University of Michigan are available for free on edX.

You can take lessons on Python programming, JavaScript, and so much more, without spending anything. It almost sounds too good to be true, but the opportunity is there if you know where to look. We have checked out everything on offer the University of Michigan, and lined up a selection of standout courses to get you started.

These are the best free online courses from the University of Michigan as of July 5:

• Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL

• Finance for Everyone: Smart Tools for Decision-Making

• Introduction to Data Analytics for Managers

• Leading Ambitious Teaching and Learning

• Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

• Python Data Structures

• Storytelling for Social Change

• Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

• Using JavaScript, JQuery, and JSON in Django

• Web Application Technologies and Django

These free courses do not include a verified certificate of completion, but that’s the only catch. If you really need something to stick on your CV, you can receive a certificate for a small fee. There’s no pressure to pay anything, but the option is there.

Find the best free online courses from the University of Michigan on edX.

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