Anthropology Courses and Certifications

Tangible Things: Discovering History Through Artworks, Artifacts, Scientific Specimens, and the Stuff Around You

9 reviews

Gain an understanding of history, museum studies, and curation by looking at, organizing, and interpreting art, artifacts, scientific curiosities, and the stuff of everyday life.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Indigenous Canada

9 reviews

Explore Indigenous histories and contemporary perspectives in Canada with this 12-week online course from the University of Alberta.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

7 reviews

From small farms to urban neighborhoods, from the region itself to the more distant worlds of the southern diaspora, we discover the stories, music, and art of the American South.

• Coursera
• 7-8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

PredictionX: Omens, Oracles & Prophecies

55 ratings at edX

This course is an overview of divination systems, ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to modern astrology.

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

Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Finding Mr. X

433 reviews

Learn about the forensic technique of facial reconstruction from the experts involved in a real crime case.

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

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Medieval Hebrew Manuscripts and their Scribes

Professor Judith Olszowy-Schlanger (Oxford and Paris) uses Hebrew manuscripts to teach students about medieval Hebrew scripts and scribal cultures.

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

Découvrir l'anthropologie

6 ratings at edX

Expérimentez un autre regard sur les sociétés humaines avec des chercheurs en anthropologie prospective.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

文物精品与文化中国：文字与乐礼 | Relics of Chinese History - Part 3: Writing System, Rites and Music

1 review

Discover how writing systems and music played a major role in Chinese history through the study of artifacts and relics. 本课程以精品文物作引子，将学术界探索中华文明的过程作为线索，介绍古代中国在造船、玉器等诸多领域的杰出成就

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

文物精品与文化中国：天文与医药 | Relics of Chinese History - Part 2: Astronomy and Medicine

1 review

Discover how Astronomy and Medicine impacted the history of China as we use artifacts and relics as a guide to Chinese civilization. 本课程以精品文物作引子，将学术界探索中华文明的过程作为线索，介绍古代中国在造船、玉器等诸多领域的杰出成就

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

Sapienza University of Rome

Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

273 ratings at Coursera

Discover the importance of archaeology in preserving and protecting cultural heritage. Learn about historical reconstructions, virtual reconstructions, and the use of ICT technologies in preserving and disseminating cultural objects.

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

The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province

Explore the diverse cultures of 25 ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province with this 8-week course from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Gain insights into their customs, beliefs, and art.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism

Explore the mechanics of bipedalism and its origins in this 3-week course by Dartmouth College. Learn about human locomotion, musculoskeletal adaptations, and analyze 3D renditions of fossils.

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

Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism

Explore the evolution of bipedalism in humans with Dartmouth College's 4-week course. Learn from 3D fossil renditions, understand walking variations, and discuss the benefits and costs of bipedalism.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Inquiries Into Bipedalism

Explore the world of fossils and bipedalism with Dartmouth College's 3-week course. Learn about bone adaptations, analyze femurs, use footprint data, and virtually visit the Smithsonian Museum.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Intro to Anthropology: Help and Review

Supplement your anthropology studies with this 65-hour online course, featuring short video lessons and quizzes on topics from DNA and genetics to culture and religion.

• Study.com
• 2 days 16 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course