Archaeology Courses and Certifications

Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

7 reviews

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom pharaohs and elites, tombs, temples, the Sphinx, and how new technology is unlocking their secrets.

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

Anthropology for UPSC

Archaeological Anthropology

2 reviews

Dive into prehistoric archaeology and cultural evolution with Anthropology for UPSC's online study, requiring 2-3 hours of engagement.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond

513 ratings at FutureLearn

Get an introduction to studying archaeology, exploring exciting discoveries in the Vale of Pewsey, near to Stonehenge and Avebury.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The African diaspora: an archaeological perspective

In many ways the African diaspora is a contentious episode from the past (and indeed present). This free course, The African diaspora: an archaeological perspective, explores why this area of ...

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

University of Arizona

Roman Art and Archaeology

615 ratings at Coursera

Explore ancient Roman culture, key historical figures, and Rome's expansion in this 6-week course offered by the University of Arizona.

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

University of Padova

Historic Landscape Archaeology: Approaches, Methods and Beneficiaries

49 ratings at FutureLearn

Master tools and methods in landscape archaeology to help protect and promote historic landscapes and cultural heritage.

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

Durham University

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

497 ratings at FutureLearn

Enter the fascinating world of forensics, and learn how the deceased are located, recovered and analysed using DNA and pathology.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sapienza University of Rome

The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

302 ratings at Coursera

Explore the changing landscapes of Ancient Rome with Sapienza University's 8-week course. Dive into urban archaeology, preservation, and cultural memory of the Palatine Hill.

• Coursera
• 8-9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exploring Stone Age Archaeology: The Mysteries of Star Carr

631 ratings at FutureLearn

Discover Star Carr, one of the world's most important archaeological sites, and learn what life was like over 10,000 years ago.

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

University of Padova

Enlightening the Dark Ages: Early Medieval Archaeology in Italy

98 ratings at FutureLearn

Learn what innovative methods and tools applied to the material culture of the past can tell us about the Early Middle Ages

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Padova

Change of Era: The Origins of Christian Culture through the Lens of Archaeology

74 ratings at FutureLearn

Learn about innovative approaches to the study of early Christianity and discover its role in a crucial period of history.

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

Sapienza University of Rome

At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

401 ratings at Coursera

Explore the roots of Mediterranean Civilization through archaeology with Sapienza University of Rome's 8-week course. Uncover ancient cultures, innovations, and the city's role in shaping civilization.

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

Campus - the Israeli National Project for Digital Learning

Biblical Archaeology: The archaeology of ancient Israel and Judah

7 ratings at edX

Join me as I share with you my passion for archaeological discovery and learn about the exciting methods of modern archaeology. Explore how archaeology illuminates biblical Israel and Judah, and the archaeological finds relate to the bible.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore African archaeology and heritage in a 4-week course by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Learn archaeological methods, heritage management, and apply knowledge through case studies.

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

Durham University

Archaeology and the Battle of Dunbar 1650: From the Scottish Battlefield to the New World

181 ratings at FutureLearn

Discover how science, history and archaeology unlocked the stories of the soldiers from the Battle of Dunbar 1650.

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