Science Fiction Courses and Certifications

Hard Sci-Fi Worldbuilding - Robotics, Society, and Purpose

Explore the intersection of science fiction and complex systems science in this thought-provoking discussion on future societies, robotics, and human purpose with author Gary Bengier.

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

Science Fiction and Fantasy

Explore the origins, evolution, and current state of sci-fi and fantasy literature, examining recurring themes, tropes, and underlying cultural foundations.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

How Great Science Fiction Works

100 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Examine what makes science fiction an enduring phenomenon that has reflected and inspired our highest technological aspirations-as well as our darkest fears.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How Science Shapes Science Fiction

26 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

From rocket science and exoplanet ecology to time travel and alien encounters, dive into the real scientific principles that inspire and support great science fiction stories.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 11 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Pilot Lecture: Ender’s Game: Politics and War in Science Fiction

13 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Examine the interpretations and parallels to real-life wars, as presented in the science fiction novels Enders Game and The Forever War.

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

Wondrium

Great Utopian and Dystopian Works of Literature - The Great Courses

Explore H.G. Wells' influence on science fiction and utopian literature, examining key themes like time travel, evolution, and the role of scientists in shaping societal visions.

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

Wondrium

Time Travel Paradoxes in Doctor Who and Futurama - Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy

Explore time travel paradoxes through popular sci-fi, examining philosophical implications, Einstein's relativity, and potential solutions like branching timelines and predestination, challenging our understanding of causality and reality.

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

Sci-fi Destroys the World, Science Builds It - The Influence of Science Fiction on Technology

Explore the interplay between science fiction and real-world technology, examining how they influence each other and shape our future, with insights from roboticist and author Daniel Wilson.

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

TEDx

La science fiction, au-delà du divertissement

Découvrez comment la science-fiction inspire le présent et prépare l'avenir. Olivier Parent explore l'impact de l'innovation et valorise ce genre comme source d'inspiration pour anticiper les défis de demain.

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

BYU

Creative Writing

8 reviews

I'm Brandon Sanderson, and I write stories of the fantastic: fantasy, science fiction, and thrillers. Learn about plot, wordbuilding, short stories, character, and publishing.

• YouTube
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Artificial Intelligence Essentials

12 ratings at Coursera

Explore AI through philosophy, sci-fi, and Python. Learn rational agents, search algorithms like A*, and complete coding assignments for practical AI application.

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

Rocket Science in Everyday Life

Explore rocket science's impact on daily life, from weather prediction to space exploration. Learn about NASA, satellites, planetary missions, and how movies portray scientific concepts.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Space is Everywhere

Explore space's influence on culture through journalism, music, art, movies, and literature. Discover how space inspires creativity and shapes our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it.

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

Advanced Science Fiction & Fantasy

60 ratings at Udemy

Explore mythic storytelling in sci-fi and fantasy, learning to craft modern narratives that resonate with today's world. Develop your skills to create compelling 21st-century myths.

• Udemy
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Marte tra scienza e cultura

Esplora Marte a 360°: geologia, clima, esplorazione spaziale e fantascienza. Scopri la storia, la struttura e il futuro del Pianeta Rosso, dalla ricerca di vita alla colonizzazione.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate