Cosmology Courses and Certifications

Inflationary Cosmology

4 reviews

Breakthrough Prize and Kavli Prize Laureate, Alan Guth is renowned for his discovery of inflationary cosmology, which for decades has been the dominant paradigm for the origin of the universe.

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

Our Place in the Cosmos

Explore the cosmos with the University of Colorado Boulder in a 9-week course. Learn about astrophysics, space exploration, and the search for extraterrestrial life.

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

Getting There and Going Beyond

Explore space exploration methods, from aeronautics to human missions, in this 5-week course by University of Colorado Boulder. Learn from astronauts and industry experts.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Pathway to Space

Explore the cosmos with the University of Colorado Boulder's 17-week online course. Learn about space exploration, its influence on culture, and the business and politics behind it.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Introduction to Astronomy: Cosmology

10.00 Cosmology Intro.10.01 Scales of Space. 10.03 Old Light and Lookback Time. 10,04 Contents of the Universe.10,06 Microwave Background. The Multiverse: Quantum Genesis. The Universe: Brane Theory. The Big Bang.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

University of Arizona

Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

23 reviews

This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about modern astronomy. We will help you get up to date on the most recent astronomical discoveries while also providing support at an introductory level for those who have no backgrou…

• Coursera
• 1 day 19 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

18 reviews

Explore the mysteries of the universe, from the Big Bang to Dark Energy, in this 4-week course offered by the University of Tokyo.

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

Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

9 reviews

Explore the intersection of philosophy and physical sciences, delving into the origin of the universe, dark matter, and more. University of Edinburgh.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Australian National University

Astrophysics: Cosmology

10 reviews

Explore the mysteries of the universe with this 10-week course from Australian National University. Dive into cosmology with guest speakers and gain a deeper understanding of astronomy.

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

Universe or Multiverse?

5 reviews

Theoretical physicist Andrei Linde was responsible for proposing the ideas of an inflationary multiverse and eternal inflation. In this Master Class, Linde discusses the evolution of these ideas over the past decades and what the future of cosmology hold…

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

The Undiscovery of Cosmic Deceleration - Robert P. Kirshner - Radcliffe Institute

Explore the mysteries of cosmic acceleration and dark energy with Harvard's Robert P. Kirshner. This 1-2 hour program delves into the unexpected findings of universe expansion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

424 ratings at Coursera

Explore the interplay of evolutionary sciences and humanities in this 6-week Yale University course, using the Emmy-winning film and book, "Journey of the Universe", to understand our ecological future.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

History and Mysteries of the Universe

3 reviews

Max Tegmark, cosmologist and Professor of Physics at MIT, delivers a comprehensive look at the study of our universe, examining both the origin of our cosmos and the infinite questions waiting to be answered.

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

Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

159 ratings at Coursera

Explore the intersection of science and humanities in this 6-week Yale University course, featuring interviews with scientists, environmentalists, and artists to deepen understanding of our universe.

• Coursera
• 1 day 15 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

132 ratings at Coursera

Explore the worldview of Thomas Berry and his insights into cosmology, ecology, economics, and more in this 6-week course offered by Yale University.

• Coursera
• 1 day 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)