Course Announcement-HarvardX – CS50's Introduction to Computer Science
About the Company
HarvardX, the online learning initiative of Harvard University, provides high-quality courses to learners worldwide. It offers opportunities to study Harvard-level content in a flexible and self-paced online format.
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Course Details
Course Title: CS50's Introduction to Computer Science
Description: An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming for beginners and non-majors.
Learners Enrolled: 7,076,169
Start Date: Dec 23, 2025End Date: Jun 30, 2026
Level: Introductory
Prerequisites: No prior experience required
Mode: Self-paced, online
Duration: 12 weeks, 6–18 hours per week
Languages Used: C, Python, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML
Topics Covered:
Algorithms and data structures
Abstraction and encapsulation
Resource management and security
Software engineering
Web development
Problem-solving inspired by real-world domains (biology, cryptography, finance, forensics, gaming)
Certification: Earn a HarvardX certificate upon satisfactory completion of 9 problem sets and a final project
Audit Option: Available
Notes:
Flexible self-paced learning schedule
Enrollment requires compliance with edX honor code and Harvard policies on nondiscrimination and academic integrity
Participation in research on learning may be part of the course
Apply Here: HarvardX CS50 Course