Pop Culture Courses and Certifications

Pop Culture in the Media

Explore American pop culture from the 1920s to 2000s, analyzing major fads and trends as reflected in radio, TV, and film. Gain insights into media's influence on society.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• 24th Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

Pilot Lecture: Pirates—Fact and Fiction

16 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>From the Dread Pirate Roberts to Robert Louis Stevenson, join Professor Nush Powell to go back through history and sort out the fact from fiction across pop-culture portrayals of pirates.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Aspen Institute

The World According to Star Wars

Explore Star Wars' impact on culture, law, economics, and politics with Harvard professor Cass R. Sunstein in this erudite discussion of the franchise's universal themes and lessons.

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

Extra Credits

The History of D&D Hasbro Refused to Learn From

Explore the legal battles and fan challenges that shaped Dungeons & Dragons over decades. Discover how disputes and licensing agreements influenced the game's evolution and the entire RPG industry.

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

The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture

14 reviews

EXCLUSIVE! When you complete a verified certificate in this course, you will receive digital artwork from a current comic book artist.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music

Explore the dynamics of pop music fandom, analyzing its intersection with identity, culture, and digital media. Apply critical thinking and creativity to case studies, reflecting on personal connections to music and popular culture.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Intro to Mass Communications II

Explore television's evolution, internet's rise, and mass media's influence on society. Learn about broadcasting, advertising, news media, and global communication impacts.

• Study.com
• 6 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

History of Video Games

Explore the fascinating evolution of gaming from ancient board games to modern video games, examining historic platforms, key companies, and industry terminology.

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

VIDEO GAMES & POPULAR CULTURE

Explore the evolution of video games and their profound influence on popular culture across different eras and platforms.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 6th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

China Agricultural University

A Bite of Chinese History and Culture

Explore the fascinating journey of human food history, from prehistoric hunting to modern cuisine, examining cultural impacts, cooking methods, and how food shapes civilization's evolution.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Virtual Scavenger Hunt: The '90s (Team Building)

172 ratings at CourseHorse

Get ready to party like it's the 90s with our epic scavenger hunt! Collaborate with your team to solve riddles and challenges, and experience a high-energy, fun-filled event that will have you feeling fly and building strong team bonds.

• CourseHorse
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Food: A Cultural Culinary History

164 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn how the entirety of human civilization-war, trade, politics, art, religion, and more-has been shaped by our interaction with food in this delicious course.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Virtual '90s Pop Culture Bingo (Team Building)

68 ratings at CourseHorse

Step into a time machine and travel back to the rad era of the 90's with our 90's Pop Culture Bingo event! Test your knowledge and relive iconic moments while building team camaraderie in a fun and engaging way.

• CourseHorse
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Virtual Gameshow Bingo (Team Building)

68 ratings at CourseHorse

Join us for a completely reimagined version of the classic game of bingo, where video clips, images, and riddles will test your pop culture knowledge as you compete with your team to fill in squares.

• CourseHorse
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Finding Your Writing Voice: How to Express Your Unique Self in Your Work

Discover techniques to infuse your unique personality into your writing, exploring literary and pop culture influences while embracing vulnerability and creativity.

• Skillshare
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available