Aging Courses and Certifications

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Aging with Resilience - Maintaining Health as an Older Adult with Cancer

Gain insights into aging challenges during cancer treatment, covering cognitive health, nutrition, medication management, and strategies for maintaining independence and resilience.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Resilience in Aging with Cancer: Aging in Place - Resources to Support Living with Cancer

Discover resources and support for older adults with cancer to age in place, presented by a social worker from Dana-Farber's Supportive Oncology Division.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Labroots

Chromatin and Poly ADP-Ribosylation Dynamics in Human Aging

Explore how chromatin structure and poly-ADP ribosylation regulate aging processes, using Cockayne Syndrome as a model to understand epigenetic mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Rethinking Aging - Extending Lifespan and Healthspan Through Community Investment

Explore how to extend both lifespan and healthspan through medical care, lifestyle choices, and community investments that reshape aging narratives and support systems.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford

The Secrets of Resilient Aging

Discover the science behind healthy aging as Stanford researchers explore what makes some older brains resilient, maintaining cognitive abilities into advanced age, and how we might all achieve this ideal.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Mechanistic Theories of Aging - Week 6 Lecture 32

Explore mechanistic theories of aging and examine why these theoretical frameworks currently lack sufficient scientific evidence to support their claims.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Introduction to Aging - Definition, Hallmarks, and Evolutionary Paradox

Discover the biological definition of aging, its key hallmarks, and the evolutionary paradox surrounding this fundamental life process.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Your Body Inside and Out: Using Exercise Physiology to Slow Aging

26 ratings at edX

Explore how exercise impacts aging, health, and disease prevention. Learn practical strategies to incorporate physical activity for optimal well-being in midlife and beyond.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

16 ratings at Coursera

Explore the public health impact of hearing loss in older adults, including its link to cognitive outcomes and dementia. Learn about research, policy, and interventions from Johns Hopkins experts.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Royal Institution

Getting Older Without Getting Old - The Science of Ageing

Explore groundbreaking research on slowing or stopping the aging process, and its potential to revolutionize medicine and transform human longevity with scientist Andrew Steele.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Healthy Aging and the Future of Cannabis Research

99 ratings at Coursera

This Healthy Aging and Future of Cannabis Research course is designed to have you think critically about the health effects of cannabis in the context of inflammation, exercise, and aging.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

How to Stay Fit As You Age

130 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Make the choice to stay fit as you get older with this course that teaches you the fundamentals of exercise and provides a series of video workouts to help keep you on track.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 9 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

The Business of Aging in the Longevity Economy

Explore the aging world, caregiving challenges, and innovative solutions in senior living. Gain insights into the longevity economy and future of aging services from industry experts.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Fujian Medical University

Gerontological Nursing

Master comprehensive elderly care practices, from daily health management to end-of-life support, covering physical assessments, mental health, medication safety, and specialized nursing interventions for common age-related conditions.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

How to Stay Fit as You Age

Make the choice to stay fit as you get older with this course that teaches you the fundamentals of exercise and provides a series of video workouts to help keep...

• Craftsy
• 9 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course