Exoplanets Courses and Certifications

The Science of the Solar System

51 reviews

Explore the science of our solar system, from Mars to habitability beyond, in this advanced course by the California Institute of Technology.

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

• Best of All Time

Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

34 reviews

Discover the origins of life and explore the search for extraterrestrial life in this 5-week course from the University of Edinburgh.

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

• Best of All Time

University of Arizona

Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

23 reviews

This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about modern astronomy. We will help you get up to date on the most recent astronomical discoveries while also providing support at an introductory level for those who have no backgrou…

• Coursera
• 1 day 19 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Australian National University

Astrophysics: Exploring Exoplanets

9 reviews

Explore the mysteries of exoplanets - planets around other stars – in this introductory astrophysics course.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Super-Earths and Life

5 reviews

Explore the intersection of astronomy, biology, and geology in this 15-week Harvard course, delving into the existence of life beyond Earth and the evolution of life on our planet.

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

The Diversity of Exoplanets

24 ratings at Coursera

Discover the methods of detecting and characterizing exoplanets in this 7-week MOOC by the University of Geneva. Gain a general understanding of exoplanet research and contribute to citizen science projects.

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

University of Arizona

Astronomy - State of the Art

4663 ratings at Udemy

Join Prof. Chris Impey in this Astronomy for beginners course and learn about today's amazing astronomical discoveries!

• Udemy
• 23 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

University of Rochester

Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

476 ratings at Coursera

An introduction to modern astronomy's most important questions. The four sections of the course are Planets and Life in The Universe; The Life of Stars; Galaxies and Their Environments; The History of The Universe.

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

Australian National University Microcredential

Astrophysics

Explore the mysteries of the universe with this 38-week astrophysics course from Australian National University. Learn about exoplanets, black holes, and cosmology from Nobel Prize winners.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $236.00
• 4 courses

In the night sky: Orion

In this free course, In the night sky: Orion, you will explore the night sky, discover how stars formed and find out about exoplanets, all through the constellation of Orion.

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

An introduction to exoplanets

This free course, An introduction to exoplanets, introduces our galaxy's population of planets, and some of their many surprises. It explains the methods used by astronomers to study exoplanets, ...

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

Microcredential

Life on Mars, Earth and Beyond with Dr Louisa Preston

1 review

Explore the big questions about life, the universe, and the future of humankind. Discover the fascinating field of astrobiology; study life on earth, space exploration, and how they intersect. Explore the potential for life on icy moons, what exoplanets…

• FutureLearn
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

A Field Guide to the Planets

113 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Explore planets, moons, asteroids, comets, exoplanets, and so much more with an expert guide who will show you the most cutting-edge images and research—and what the future of space exploration could be.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Search for Exoplanets: What Astronomers Know

54 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join the search for another Earth in this 24-lecture series that explores the brand new science of exoplanets-worlds that exist outside of our solar system.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

An introduction to exoplanets

17 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, An introduction to exoplanets, introduces our galaxy's population of planets, and some of their many surprises. It explains the methods used by astronomers to study exoplanets, ...

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