Anthropology Courses and Certifications

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

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

119 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)