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Studies & courses

From a short course to a full programme — learn something new at your own pace.

Short & deepening

Learning without a diploma

Online lectures, short courses, talks and apps from top universities and proven platforms. No exams, just enrichment — when and how it suits you.

Coursera

Learning How to Learn

One of the most popular online courses ever. Insight into how your brain picks up new things — useful for any next learning adventure.

AlgemeenOnline cursus· 4 weeks · ~10 hrsEN
Coursera · Yale

The Science of Well-Being

Yale's most popular course ever. What makes people happy — and what doesn't — backed by research and concrete exercises.

WelzijnOnline cursus· 10 weeks · ~3 hrs/weekEN
edX · Harvard

Justice — Michael Sandel

Harvard's legendary lecture on moral philosophy by professor Michael Sandel. Free, deep, and surprisingly addictive.

FilosofieOnline cursus· 12 weeks · ~3 hrs/weekEN
edX · MIT

MIT online catalogue

Hundreds of MIT-quality courses — most free to audit. From physics to philosophy to entrepreneurship.

WetenschapOnline cursus· Self-paced · hundreds of coursesEN
TED

What makes a good life — Robert Waldinger

TED talk on Harvard's 85-year happiness study. One of the most-watched TED talks ever.

WelzijnLezing· 12 minEN
TED

TED talks on aging & meaning

Curated TED talks on aging, meaning and life lessons.

AlgemeenLezingenreeks· 10–20 min per talkEN
Insight Timer

Meditation & calm

World's largest free meditation app. Hundreds of thousands of guided sessions for sleep, stress and focus.

WelzijnApp· 5–30 min sessionsEN
Berkeley · Greater Good

Greater Good in Action

Science-based well-being practices from UC Berkeley. Short interventions with proven effect.

WelzijnOefeningen· 5–15 min per exerciseEN
OpenLearn · Open University UK

OpenLearn free courses

Over 1,000 free courses from the UK's Open University. Quality content with certificates of participation.

AlgemeenOnline cursus· Self-paced · 2–50 hrsEN
FutureLearn

FutureLearn courses

Courses from leading universities and cultural institutions worldwide. Social learning approach with discussions.

AlgemeenOnline cursus· 2–8 weeksEN
Khan Academy

Free fundamental courses

Math, history, economics, programming — explained in clear short videos. Completely free.

AlgemeenVideo-lessen· Short videos · self-pacedEN
Official & accredited

With a diploma

Want something more serious? A full programme at a college or university is still possible after working life. Many are part-time or evening — some tailored for adults.

Work & Study
Wat kun je worden met een diploma rechten?

Wat kun je worden met een diploma rechten?

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