Paleoanthropology Courses and Certifications

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Fossil Monkeys and Apes from the East African Rift Valley

Explore early primate evolution in East Africa through fossil discoveries, focusing on monkeys and apes predating Lucy. Learn about ancient landscapes and their impact on primate diversity.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

World Science Festival

Rewriting the Story of Humankind

Explore groundbreaking discoveries challenging our understanding of human origins and uniqueness. Join paleoanthropologist Lee Berger and Brian Greene as they discuss how new findings are reshaping our view of human history and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

World Science Festival

Exploring Our Humanity - Human Ancestor Discoveries

Renowned paleoanthropologist Lee Berger discusses his groundbreaking discoveries of ancient human ancestors, offering insights into human evolution and the exciting field of modern exploration.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

World Science Festival

Pioneers in Science - Lee Berger's Discoveries in Paleoanthropology

Renowned paleoanthropologist Lee Berger discusses his groundbreaking discoveries, career journey, and future aspirations in an engaging Q&A session with high school students from around the world.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Discovery, Geological Context and Challenges of Dating Homo naledi from South Africa

Explore the discovery, geological context, and dating challenges of Homo naledi, a new hominin species from South Africa, with insights from Dr. Eric Roberts' research team.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Wellesley College

Introduction to Human Evolution

8 reviews

Explore human evolutionary history through the human fossil, archaeological and genetic records.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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 47 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)

University of the Witwatersrand

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

Daniel Lieberman on Evolution and Exercise - The Science of Human Endurance

1 review

Explore human evolution, endurance, and exercise with Daniel Lieberman. Discover how our unique physiology shaped our species' success and impacts modern health, aging, and physical activity habits.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Rise of the Speaking Machine - Human Language Evolution

Explore the fascinating journey of human language evolution, from its origins to modern complexities, with insights into cognitive development and cultural impacts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Hobbit of Flores Island: Brain Evolution and Intelligence in Miniature Humans

Explore the discovery of Homo floresiensis, a miniature human species from Indonesia, and its implications for brain evolution and intelligence in human ancestors.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED

Finding the Origins of Humanity

Explore the discovery of the oldest humanoid child skeleton and uncover Africa's role in human evolution with paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged's fascinating research in Ethiopia's badlands.

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

World Science Festival

Brave New Prehistoric World - Reassessing Human Origins Through Ancient DNA

Explore groundbreaking discoveries in human origins, revealing multiple early human groups coexisting with our ancestors and their genetic legacy in us today. Leading experts discuss these transformative insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Scientific Approaches to Understanding the Past

Explore multidisciplinary scientific methods in archaeology, from Stone Age to Iron Age. Learn about human evolution, dispersals, and adaptations through case studies and cutting-edge research techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course