If you are interested in learning more about psychology but are unable to enroll at a college or university, there are still plenty of great ways to expand your knowledge. In addition to self-study using textbooks and Internet resources, you can also explore free online psychology courses that cover numerous subjects within psychology.
One option is to enroll in our free 9-week Psychology 101 e-course. All lesson materials arrive via e-mail each week, allowing you to explore the resources whenever you choose. The course serves as a great introduction to the basics of psychology and covers a range of topics, including history, memory, intelligence, development and personality.
MIT OpenCourseware offers a wide selection of courses in the brain and cognitive sciences, all of which can be completed online via self-study and do not require registration. If you enjoy learning at your own pace, then don't miss out on this excellent opportunity.
Some courses you might be interested in include:
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I would like to start your Psychology 101 course online, how do I go about it. I am a Wellness coordinator by profession
I would like to start your Psychology 101 course online, how do I go about it.
Just click this link to the Free Psychology E-Course, and then submit your name and email address.
I think its goin to b great studing pshycology here,I am a young prson. Pshycology has been my dream!
I am finding the course extremely helpful in grasping the concept of psychology. Your quizzes and newsletter are stimulating. Thank you.
Will I be able to get proof when completing the course?
How does this work? How come this course is being provided for free and who are doing it? No offense, but as an interested candidate just wanted to make sure its a genuine thing.
Anonymous: I highly doubt that you’ll get any kind of job or degree after doing a 2 month, online course. Psychology is a complex study that will take years of learning from a professional. BUT this course will help you to figure out if this is what you want to do and so you have a little info going into college or university so you wont be completely lost
You’re exactly right, Ashley! The free e-course is meant to give students an introduction to psychology so that they will be better prepared for high school or college level courses.
The free MIT courses that are linked above are provided by the school as part of their open courseware initiative. Again, none of these courses are for college credit, but rather purely for self-educational purposes.
hi i was woundering do u get a certificate when u finish these courses
Will I be getting a certificate after the course finishes?
Would like to enrol inthe Psychology 101 e-course programe.Kindly furnish info.Thks.Mary.
Hi Kendra, Could you kindly let me know if we would get a certificate substantiating our 2 months online course… this would be a good add on for our careers. I work as a Manager in Staff Augmentation and Hiring and a certificate will surely be a value addition for me. Kindly advise. Thanks a many! Regards, Naren
is there any certificate at the end of the course providing you pass
I read through the comments, did some research and asked a few people…how do I become enrolled?
i took one psychology course in high school and i always wanted to learn more about it but i didnt want to pay for a degree that i’d never use, thanks kendra!
hey im way behind in my studies is there an actual due date for work or is it ok?
Hi Kendra
Do we receive a certificate at the end of the course?
What kind of assessment is given throughout the course?
I would like to register but please provide me with more info?
Regards
I would like to start your Psychology 101 course online, how do I go about it.plz help me
Is there an age limit? Do you have to be 18 and older to apply?
i love psychology
Is this safe? I mean, it’s not just some sort of spam?
can i get cetificate for this course.
will it be useful for further studies
Hello how are the schedules like daily .Do I get a certificate after the course.what kind of assessment methods do you have.Can i offer to have the lessons at times that i want.How does this whole online course work.How do I get my certificate in my hands after the course as proof.Thanks a lot.
Hello
how does this whole online psychology course work .how are your assessment methods like.Can i take the lessons at times that i want.If certificates are given after the course ,how do I get it in my hands what are the daily schedules for lessons.thanks a lot
i have done my graduation in commerce n now i want 2 pursue pschology as my career is dis course preferable for me??
is this course really free?
are there essays and assignments involved?
i am 13 and am very interested in the way people think about things can i still take the free class
Wow, that’s great!
Hello,
I am interested in taking the free online course Psychology 101, I have tried to sign up and it keeps giving me all info about the newsletters, and doesn’t take me directly to the course. Is this legit? PLease advise as I am interested in this course.
Hi Theresa,
Sorry to hear you’re having problems. Just fill out the required fields on this page and then hit the subscribe button: http://psychology.about.com/c/ec/1.htm
Once you have completed this step, you are signed up for the course and you will begin receiving lessons in you email inbox. You can read the Course FAQ to find answers to some common questions about the class: http://psychology.about.com/od/psychology101/f/psychology-101-ecourse-faq.htm
Hi………………
i want to be a psychologist………where can i start from. what and what do i need.
looking forward to hear from you
Thanks
do we get a certificate or diploma after the course, if there is can we use it as a credential in Canada?
Can I get the certificate after finishing this course . I need this
Class for nursing.Can I use it as a credential in USA.
i would like to do ths course. will we get certificate after complete ths course? thnk u…
i wud lyk to do ths course. wht shl i wnt to do 1st?
DO WE GET A CERTIFICATE FOR COMPLETING THE COURSE KINLDY ADVISE.
THANK YOU
i am a young person, and i want to learn more about pschology. how?
Can high school students take this class?
i was wondering that is this is of free cost.I am very interested in studying pschylogy. but due to some reasons i adopted engineering fiel.I want to study this course.please give a clear idea of how to enroll in this course
I finished my class but can’t get my certificate
hello, i have recently completed this course, it was awesome, but the problem is that I didn’t get my certificate yet, kindly kendre solve this problem so that I have a proof for this course.
hello kendra thank you so much, I’m really very happy because I got my e-course certificate.
Dear Kendra , I have another request please send me complete description of psychological disorders if you have, because in your list of psychological disorder there is a brief material.
i will like to take ur free 9-week Psychology 101 e-course. specialising on social psychology…..thanx