Anthropology Courses and Certifications

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)

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)

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

General Anthropology

Explore the field of anthropology with this self-paced, 37-hour course. Covering topics from theoretical perspectives to modern applications, it's ideal for exam prep or grade improvement.

• Study.com
• 1 day 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Cultural Anthropology

Explore cultural anthropology in a 19-hour online course, covering key terms, concepts, and various aspects of culture, with engaging lessons and self-assessment quizzes.

• Study.com
• 18 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Anthropology Textbook

Explore anthropology with this mobile-friendly, cost-effective online course. Covering topics from molecular genetics to modernization, it's a flexible, comprehensive study resource.

• Study.com
• 1 day 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

University of the Witwatersrand

Exploring Our Humanity

5 reviews

Explorer and paleoanthropologist Lee Berger is best known for his discoveries of Homo naledi and Australopithecus sediba, two human-like ancestors. Join him on this exploration as he explains the science behind these unprecedented findings.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Anthropology for UPSC

Archaeological Anthropology

3 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

Why We Post: the Anthropology of Social Media

49 ratings at FutureLearn

Discover the varying uses of social media around the world and its consequences for politics, relationships and everyday life.

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

Anthropology: Understanding Societies and Cultures

120 ratings at FutureLearn

Gain an introduction to anthropology: the study of societies and cultures. Learn how the discipline has changed over time.

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

University of Reading;  Colchester Museums

Dead Interesting: Uncovering Roman Britain in Old Museum Collections

279 ratings at FutureLearn

Explore the archaeology of early Roman Britain and learn techniques to build a profile of an individual from the first century AD.

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

Anthropology for UPSC

Anthropology - Complete

1 review

Dive into Anthropology with this comprehensive 71-hour study program by Anthropology for UPSC. Explore topics like human evolution, cultural factors, primate behavior, prehistoric archaeology, and more.

• YouTube
• 2 days 23 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Anthropology for UPSC

Physical Anthropology

1 review

Dive into the world of Physical Anthropology with Anthropology for UPSC's 38-hour program. Explore human evolution, primate behavior, human genetics, ecological anthropology, and more.

• YouTube
• 1 day 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

An Anthropology of Smartphones: Communication, Ageing and Health

22 ratings at FutureLearn

Explore how smartphones have affected our lives by using comparative anthropology as a method of research.

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

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Preserving Norwegian Stave Churches

135 ratings at FutureLearn

Stave churches are an important part of Norway's heritage. Discover how Norwegian Stave Churches have been restored and preserved.

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