Paleontology Courses and Certifications

Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

34 reviews

Explore the evolutionary adaptations of extinct marine reptiles, focusing on ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs. Discover their diverse forms, unique features, and solutions to aquatic life challenges over millions of years.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution

32 reviews

Explore vertebrate origins, evolution of fins, jaws, and tetrapod limbs. Examine key fossil sites and early vertebrate diversity using phylogenetics. Gain insights into major anatomical innovations and ancient aquatic environments.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Fossil Record and Life's History - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore the fossil record's insights into evolutionary history, including extinctions, speciation, and long-term trends in life's development on Earth.

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

Studying Paleontology Flashcards

Enhance your paleontology knowledge with interactive flashcards covering dinosaur families, orders, and types, making memorization fun and effective.

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

The Open University

Life in the Palaeozoic

15 ratings at OpenLearn

Fossils are a glimpse into the distant past and fascinate young and old alike. This free course, Life in the Palaeozoic, will introduce you to the explosion of evolution that took place during the ...

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

Utah State University

Vertebrate Paleontology

2 reviews

Explore vertebrate evolution through fossils, anatomy, and key adaptations. Uncover the origins of major groups like fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, including human ancestors.

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

GEO GIRL

Brachiopoda - Invertebrate Paleontology - GEO GIRL

1 review

Explore brachiopod anatomy, morphology, and classification. Learn to distinguish these marine invertebrates from mollusks and understand their evolutionary history and diverse shell shapes.

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

American Museum of Natural History

Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

43 ratings at Coursera

Explore dinosaur evolution, paleobiology, and extinction through expert insights, field discoveries, and lab analyses. Gain hands-on experience investigating fossils and learn about cutting-edge research methods.

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

Santa Fe Institute

The Mother of Mass Extinctions: How Life on Earth Nearly Ended 250 Million Years Ago

Explore the greatest biodiversity crisis in Earth's history, examining causes and consequences of the end-Permian mass extinction through global research and geological evidence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Antarctic Fossil Forests - Back to the Future?

Explore ancient Antarctic forests and climate change through fossil evidence, examining past ecosystems and their implications for Earth's future.

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

Utah State University

Invertebrate Paleontology and Paleobotany

Explore marine invertebrates, fossil plants, and paleontology techniques. Learn species identification, evolutionary history, and ancient environments through fossils and geological evidence.

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

Introduction to Paleontology

147 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore the latest paleontological discoveries and what they reveal about life on Earth with the Smithsonian and an award-winning professor.

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

A New History of Life

103 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn the history of life in a dramatic new way with this fascinating course that draws upon biology, earth science, and other disciplines to explain life's mysterious origins.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 17 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

SciShow

5 Giant Snakes and the Evolution of Super-sized Serpents

Explore the fascinating world of giant snakes, from anacondas to Titanoboa, and discover the evolutionary processes that allowed these remarkable reptiles to reach such impressive sizes.

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

Wondrium

Fossil Hunting 101 - Where to Look for Fossils, and How to Find Them

Learn essential tools, techniques, and legal guidelines for successful fossil hunting. Discover prime locations, safety measures, and how to identify your finds in this comprehensive guide to paleontological fieldwork.

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