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Harvard: Introduction to Probability (Stat 110)

Run by Harvard University (edX / YouTube)

OnlineOnline (global)Self-paced; 10 weeks at 5–10 hours per weekAudit at no cost; certificate paid (USD $209)OpenLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>An introduction to probability taught by Professor Joseph Blitzstein of Harvard, covering sample spaces, conditional probability, Bayes' rule, discrete and continuous random variables, the Central Limit Theorem, joint distributions, and Markov chains. The course mirrors Harvard's undergraduate Stat 110 and is well-suited to JC students with basic calculus preparing for university-level statistics.</p><ul><li>Delivered on edX as a self-paced course; full lecture videos are also freely available on YouTube</li><li>10 weeks at 5–10 hours per week, with rolling start dates</li><li>Prerequisites: high-school algebra and single-variable calculus (matrices used only in the final unit)</li><li>Free to audit; an optional HarvardX verified certificate is available for a fee</li><li>Topics include counting and story proofs, expectation, the Law of Large Numbers, and Markov chains</li></ul><p>Register directly on edX to start either the audit track or the verified-certificate track.</p>

Who can apply

Anyone; JC2 students with basic calculus knowledge particularly suited

How to apply

Register free on edX and enrol through the course page, choosing the audit track or the paid certificate track.

What you get

Certificate

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Harvard University (edX / YouTube).

Who can apply?+

Anyone; JC2 students with basic calculus knowledge particularly suited

Is it paid?+

Cost: Audit at no cost; certificate paid (USD $209).

How do I apply?+

Register free on edX and enrol through the course page, choosing the audit track or the paid certificate track.

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Last verified 27 September 2026·Updated 27 September 2026