Cosmology Courses and Certifications

The Early Universe (Fall 2013)

The first part of the course deals with the classical cosmology, and later part with modern particle physics and its recent impact on cosmology.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 29 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Accelerating Universe

3 reviews

Nobel laureate Adam Riess walks you through his team's incredible discovery of dark energy and our accelerating universe. Explore one of the biggest mysteries in modern cosmology in this Master Class.

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

New Ideas About Dark Matter

1 review

Physicist Justin Khoury explores how quantum effects in dark matter could produce non-Newtonian gravitational force within and between galaxies, ultimately providing a hypothesis for how the observed structure of the universe might have arisen.

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

The Discovery of the Higgs Boson

Explore the discovery of the Higgs Boson and its implications in physics and cosmology with this 7-week course from the University of Edinburgh. Delve into quantum mechanics, forces, matter, and more.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Living Cosmology

1 review

Explore human-Earth relations and contribute to the flourishing of the Earth community in this 6-week capstone course from Yale University. Engage in transformative learning and interdisciplinary projects.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks
• Finished
• Paid Course

Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology

117 ratings at Coursera

Explore relativity and cosmology in this 5-week course from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Understand space, time, and the universe's evolution.

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

University of Rochester

Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

474 ratings at Coursera

An introduction to modern astronomy's most important questions. The four sections of the course are Planets and Life in The Universe; The Life of Stars; Galaxies and Their Environments; The History of The Universe.

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

Galaxies and Cosmology

6 reviews

An introduction to the modern extragalactic astronomy and cosmology, the physical universe, big bang, formation and evolution of galaxies, quasars, and large-scale structure.

• Coursera
• 10 weeks, 6-9 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

35 ratings at Coursera

Explore Chinese cultural history through a multi-disciplinary approach in this 7-week course by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, focusing on religious transformations and paradigm shifts.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Endless Universe: Beyond the Big Bang

Explore alternative cosmological models with Paul Steinhardt in this Master Class from Princeton University, challenging the traditional inflationary paradigm.

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

Australian National University Microcredential

Astrophysics

Explore the mysteries of the universe with this 38-week astrophysics course from Australian National University. Learn about exoplanets, black holes, and cosmology from Nobel Prize winners.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $236.00
• 4 courses

Question Reality: Cosmos

17 ratings at Coursera

Explore the concept of reality and the cosmos in this 3-week course by Dartmouth College. Journey from ancient philosophies to modern cosmology, learning about scientific methods, gravity, and light.

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

Astronomy 101: Intro to Astronomy

Gain a comprehensive understanding of astronomy with this 23-hour course. Learn from expert instructors, explore the history, basics, and physics of astronomy, and earn transferable credits.

• Study.com
• 23 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Astro Physics

77 ratings at Udemy

Learn Black Holes, Astronomy, Cosmology, Modern Physics, Einstein's Special Theory, General Relativity, and Big Bang

• Udemy
• 5 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Astrophysics for Kids

Engage your elementary students with a fun, online astrophysics course. In 5 hours, they'll explore stars, cosmology, the sun, and nebulas, aiding their science studies.

• Study.com
• 4 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course