Comedy Courses and Certifications

As I Lay Dying - Genre Analysis and American Literary Tradition - Lecture 15

Explore Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying" through genre analysis, character perspectives, and family dynamics. Gain insights into the novel's place in American literature and its balance of comic and tragic elements.

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

Dante's Inferno - Final Cantos and the Triumph of Comedy over Tragedy

Explore Dante's Inferno's final cantos, examining tragedy's role, language disintegration, and the triumph of comedy. Delve into perspectives, representations, and the poetic myth of Purgatory in this insightful lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ultimate Beginner's Class to Learn Stand Up Comedy

479 ratings at Udemy

Quick and easy online class about learning how to make people laugh!

• Udemy
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Shakespeare

Explore Shakespeare's plays through intensive reading, oral discussions, and written analysis, developing critical thinking and literary appreciation skills.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 13th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

How to Read and Understand Shakespeare

89 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn to fully appreciate Shakespeare with this utterly unique course outlining over 40 interpretive tools that reveal his unsurpassed genius.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Experiencing Shakespeare: From Page to Stage

19 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Experience Shakespeare’s plays from the other side of the stage with a rare peek behind the curtain to see how productions are brought to life for the modern audience.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 5 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creative Inspirations: Ze Frank, Comedic Digital Savant

3 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Take an inspiring look at the Internet and media experience through the eyes and mind of Ze Frank, one of the most enigmatic, creative, and funny people working in digital media.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

TEDx

Beyond the Destination - Navigating Life's Journey with Love and Art

Explore life's journey through comedy and poetry with Rajat Sood, as he shares insights on embracing nature's magic, finding inspiration, and cherishing experiences beyond reaching destinations.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Comedy is Translation

Explore how comedy translates deep truths and opens new perspectives, as Chris Bliss examines the challenges of communication and its power to bridge understanding.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Rory Bremner's One-Man World Summit

Scottish comedian Rory Bremner delivers hilarious impressions of world leaders, offering biting commentary and sharp TED in-jokes in this entertaining and insightful 16-minute performance.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

All Things Are Moleeds

Comedian Charles Fleischer presents a hilarious and unconventional theory of everything, blending geometry, numbers, and stamp art into a unique concept called "Moleeds."

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

A Brief Digression on Matters of Lost Time

Embark on a whimsical journey through space, time, and love as humorist John Hodgman weaves a captivating tale blending science, humor, and personal reflection.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Health Challenges and Leadership - Aspen Ideas: Health 2023 Closing Session

Insightful conversations on health challenges: using humor for trauma, abortion legislation, and leading NIAID. Features Iliza Shlesinger, South Carolina senators, and Anthony Fauci discussing pivotal health topics.

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

Devoxx

A Complete Waste of Time

Hilarious comedy talk by Chet Haase, guaranteed to entertain and amuse tech enthusiasts with witty observations and industry-related humor.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

What Makes Us Laugh - The Science & Philosophy of Comedy

Explore the science and philosophy behind laughter, examining its biological basis and cultural significance. Gain insights into the mechanisms of humor and its role in human happiness.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk