Anthropology Courses and Certifications

Anthropology Textbook

Comprehensive exploration of anthropology, covering theoretical perspectives, genetics, archaeology, human origins, culture, and societal structures. Ideal for students seeking a flexible, mobile-friendly learning resource.

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

DSST General Anthropology: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive preparation for the DSST General Anthropology exam, covering key concepts, perspectives, and principles across various anthropological subfields to help earn college credit.

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

Introduction to Anthropology: Certificate Program

Explore anthropology's key concepts, from genetics to culture, in this comprehensive program. Gain insights into human evolution, archaeology, ethnicity, and societal structures for personal or professional growth.

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

General Anthropology for Teachers: Professional Development

Comprehensive overview of anthropology for educators, covering theoretical perspectives, genetics, archaeology, human origins, culture, and modern applications. Flexible video lessons for professional development.

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

Exploring Our Humanity

5 reviews

Explorer and paleoanthropologist Lee Berger is best known for his discoveries of Homo naledi and Australopithecus sediba, two human-like ancestors. Join him on this exploration as he explains the science behind these unprecedented findings.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

An introduction to material culture

23 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, An introduction to material culture, introduces the study of material culture. It asks why we should study things and outlines some basic approaches to studying objects.

• OpenLearn
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Découvrir l'anthropologie

7 ratings at edX

Expérimentez un autre regard sur les sociétés humaines avec des chercheurs en anthropologie prospective.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Why We Post: the Anthropology of Social Media

2 reviews

Discover the varying uses of social media around the world and its consequences for politics, relationships and everyday life.

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

Anthropology: Understanding Societies and Cultures

1 review

Gain an introduction to anthropology: the study of societies and cultures. Learn how the discipline has changed over time.

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

University of Reading;  Colchester Museums

Dead Interesting: Uncovering Roman Britain in Old Museum Collections

1 review

Explore the archaeology of early Roman Britain and learn techniques to build a profile of an individual from the first century AD.

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

An Anthropology of Smartphones: Communication, Ageing and Health

Explore how smartphones have affected our lives by using comparative anthropology as a method of research.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Kashmir;  CEC

Anthropology_Human Genetics

Explore human genetics, from DNA structure to genomic diversity and evolution. Learn about inheritance, genetic disorders, and cutting-edge research techniques in this comprehensive introduction.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

A Brief History of Humankind

40 reviews

The course surveys the entire length of human history, from the evolution of various human species in the Stone Age up to the political and technological revolutions of the twenty-first century.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Archaeology's Dirty Little Secrets

11 reviews

Admit it — you wanted to be an archaeologist when you grew up... This course builds on that enthusiasm, while radically expanding your notions about just what archaeology is and just what archaeologists do.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations

9 reviews

Explore historical foundations and functions of soul beliefs, examining their impact on religion, science, and society. Delve into Darwin's ideas and the mind-body problem.

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