Conspiracy Theories Courses and Certifications

UC Santa Cruz

Conspiracy Planet

29 ratings at Coursera

Explore the world of conspiracy theories with this 7-week course from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Understand their societal impact, historical context, and learn to distinguish fact from fiction.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Wondrium

The History of the Illuminati

Explore the history of the Illuminati with Wondrium in less than an hour. Uncover the origins, key figures, and influence of this secret society in popular culture.

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

The Royal Institution

The 10 Equations That Rule the World - With David Sumpter

Explore the power of equations in everyday life with David Sumpter, a professor of Applied Mathematics, in this less than 1-hour offering from The Royal Institution.

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

TED

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Near Future

In this TED Talk, Bill Gates discusses the potential impacts of the pandemic, including challenges, vaccine updates, and the role of philanthropy. Duration:

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

Professor Dave Explains

The 10 Things That All Flat Earthers Say

Join Professor Dave Explains for a less than 1-hour debunking of popular flat earth theories. Gain insights into scientific facts and learn to counter pseudoscience effectively.

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

TEDx

How Conspiracy Theories Generate Creative Skepticism

Explore creative skepticism with English instructor Selina Marcille in this TEDx talk. Learn to navigate hard conversations by analyzing conspiracy theories. Less than 1-hour workload.

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

Cartoonist Kayfabe

Jack Kirby Was a Tool Used by the U.S. Government

Explore the intriguing narrative of Jack Kirby's involvement with the U.S. government in this short study by Cartoonist Kayfabe.

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

TEDx

Are Birds Real

Explore the satirical "Birds Aren't Real" movement with founders Peter McIndoe & Connor Gaydos in this TEDx talk. Uncover the absurdity and social impact in under an hour.

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

media.ccc.de

This Is Not A Game

Explore the development of QAnon as a reality-altering game in this 1-2 hour program by media.ccc.de. Understand its rapid spread and unique appeal through the lens of Alternate Reality Games.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Understanding and Addressing Extremism Teach-Out

Explore extremism's history and current issues with the University of Michigan's 1-week course. Learn to counteract extremism in your community and discuss it effectively.

• Coursera
• 1 week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)