Anthropology Courses and Certifications

Tangible Things: Discovering History Through Artworks, Artifacts, Scientific Specimens, and the Stuff Around You

9 reviews

Gain an understanding of history, museum studies, and curation by looking at, organizing, and interpreting art, artifacts, scientific curiosities, and the stuff of everyday life.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Indigenous Canada

9 reviews

Explore Indigenous histories and perspectives in Canada, covering topics like fur trade, treaties, legal systems, activism, and contemporary life. Gain insights into complex Indigenous-settler relations.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

7 reviews

From small farms to urban neighborhoods, from the region itself to the more distant worlds of the southern diaspora, we discover the stories, music, and art of the American South.

• Coursera
• 7-8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Finding Mr. X

434 reviews

Learn about the forensic technique of facial reconstruction from the experts involved in a real crime case.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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PredictionX: Omens, Oracles & Prophecies

65 ratings at edX

This course is an overview of divination systems, ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to modern astrology.

• edX
• 1 week, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Medieval Hebrew Manuscripts and their Scribes

Professor Judith Olszowy-Schlanger (Oxford and Paris) uses Hebrew manuscripts to teach students about medieval Hebrew scripts and scribal cultures.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

284 ratings at Coursera

Discover the importance of archaeology in preserving and protecting cultural heritage. Learn about historical reconstructions, virtual reconstructions, and the use of ICT technologies in preserving and disseminating cultural objects.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province

Explore the rich cultures of 25 ethnic minorities in Yunnan, China. Learn about their languages, customs, festivals, and traditions, gaining insights into the diverse heritage of this unique region.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism

Explore human bipedalism mechanics, musculoskeletal adaptations, and evolutionary origins through interactive 3D fossil renditions and comparative animal locomotion studies.

• Coursera
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism

Explore bipedalism evolution through fossils, variations in human walking, and its benefits and costs. Hands-on experience with 3D renditions of fossils for analyzing species' movement.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Inquiries Into Bipedalism

Explore bipedalism through hands-on activities, virtual fossil site visits, and 3D renditions. Examine bones, footprints, and phylogenetic trees to understand human evolution and paleontological methods.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Intro to Anthropology: Help and Review

Comprehensive anthropology overview covering biological, cultural, and archaeological aspects. Supplement lectures with video lessons and quizzes to enhance understanding of human evolution, culture, and societies.

• Study.com
• 2 days 16 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

General Anthropology

Comprehensive exploration of anthropology, covering theoretical perspectives, genetics, archaeology, human origins, culture, and modern applications. Self-paced lessons for in-depth understanding.

• Study.com
• 1 day 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Cultural Anthropology

Explore key concepts in cultural anthropology, from language and economic systems to gender, ethnicity, and globalization. Engage with interactive lessons to reinforce understanding and prepare for exams.

• Study.com
• 18 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

AQA A-level Anthropology: Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive guide for AQA A-level Anthropology exam preparation, covering key topics from human beliefs to global issues with interactive quizzes to reinforce learning and boost exam performance.

• Study.com
• 15 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course