Archaeology Courses and Certifications

Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

7 reviews

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom pharaohs and elites, tombs, temples, the Sphinx, and how new technology is unlocking their secrets.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• 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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AI, Archaeology, and Archives - How Data Science is Helping to Reveal Past Epidemics

Exploring malaria's impact through data science, integrating archaeological, historical, and genetic datasets to reveal socio-political influences on disease spread over the last 300 years.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

Introduction to Archaeology

Explore scientific methods, concepts, and models for interpreting the past. Gain insights into archaeology's contemporary debates and its broader impact on understanding human history.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

Explore scientific methods used in archaeology, from excavation to remote sensing, to uncover past behaviors and settlement patterns. Learn about living spaces, environments, diets, landscapes, and dating techniques.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

Explore the foundations of archaeology, its history, and its role in understanding the past. Learn from experts about research methods and interpretive techniques used to uncover ancient civilizations.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

Explore ancient diets, early farming, pastoralism, cultural landscapes, and human origins. Uncover how archaeologists reconstruct past identities and lifestyles through innovative methods and interdisciplinary approaches.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Arizona

Roman Art and Archaeology

649 ratings at Coursera

Explore ancient Roman culture, key figures, and expansion from 1000 BCE to the "Fall of Rome". Discover art, architecture, and historical events that shaped this influential civilization.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore Africa's rich archaeological heritage, from ancient hominins to rock art. Learn cutting-edge research methods, community involvement in preservation, and diverse case studies across the continent.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

415 ratings at Coursera

Explore the origins of Mediterranean civilization through archaeology, focusing on ancient cities, cultural exchanges, and technological advancements from the Levant to the West during the 3rd-1st millennium BC.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

311 ratings at Coursera

Explore the evolution of Rome's urban landscape from prehistoric settlements to imperial capital. Discover archaeological methods, key historical periods, and iconic monuments that shaped the Eternal City's rich cultural heritage.

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

Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond

4 reviews

Get an introduction to studying archaeology, exploring exciting discoveries in the Vale of Pewsey, near to Stonehenge and Avebury.

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

Analytical science: secrets of the Mary Rose

5 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Analytical science: secrets of the Mary Rose, teaches you about the analytical techniques that are used in the research and investigation of historical objects using the case ...

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

Historic Landscape Archaeology: Approaches, Methods and Beneficiaries

2 reviews

Master tools and methods in landscape archaeology to help protect and promote historic landscapes and cultural heritage.

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

Archaeological Dating Methods

2 reviews

Explore various techniques used to determine the age of archaeological artifacts and sites, from radiocarbon dating to dendrochronology and stratigraphy.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video