Astronomy Courses and Certifications

Michel van Biezen

Astronomy - The Night Sky

Explore celestial mechanics, Earth's motions, seasons, constellations, and astronomical phenomena. Learn to navigate the night sky and understand cosmic cycles affecting our planet.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Michel van Biezen

Astronomy 1 Introduction

Explore the universe's composition, origins, and measurement techniques in this comprehensive introduction to astronomy, covering fundamental concepts and scientific methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Analyzing the Universe

6 reviews

Explore x-ray astronomy using NASA satellite data to uncover cosmic mysteries like neutron stars, black holes, and supernovae. Analyze energy spectra and time series data with DS9 imaging tool.

• Coursera
• 22 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Imagining Other Earths

409 ratings at Coursera

Explore astronomy, biology, and planetary science to speculate about extraterrestrial life. Invent solar systems and learn about habitable zones, exoplanets, and the search for technologically advanced civilizations.

• Coursera
• 26 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Archaeoastronomy

8 reviews

Explore ancient cultures' understanding of celestial phenomena and their integration into architecture, power structures, and daily life across different civilizations.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Space Medicine

679 ratings at Coursera

Explore medical challenges of space travel, from hypoxia to radiation exposure. Learn how doctors and engineers collaborate to ensure human health beyond Earth's atmosphere.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Space Mission Design and Operations

5 reviews

Learn the concepts used in the design of space missions, manned or unmanned, and operations, based on the professional experience of the lecturer.

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

The Evolving Universe

841 ratings at Coursera

This is an introductory astronomy survey class that covers our understanding of the physical universe and its major constituents, including planetary systems, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, larger structures, and the universe as a whole.

• Coursera
• 66 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

University of Arizona

Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

525 ratings at Coursera

Explore the search for extraterrestrial life, exoplanet discoveries, and habitability factors in this multidisciplinary journey through astrobiology, equipping you with knowledge to assess the likelihood of life beyond Earth.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

The Universe and Space Stuff - Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

4 reviews

Kurzgesagt's YouTube channel focuses on minimalist animated educational content, using the flat design style. All our space related videos.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

436 ratings at Coursera

Explore humanity's journey to the stars, from ancient dreams to modern space stations. Discover key milestones, technological breakthroughs, and international collaborations in spaceflight history.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

From Chemistry to Life

3 reviews

To look for evidence of life on other planets, we have to adapt what we know about chemistry on Earth to aid our search. Astronomer Dimitar Sasselov explains how we can use what we already know to search for alien life in this Master Class.

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

The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science

3 reviews

Explore the history of space travel and learn the basics of aerospace engineering.

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

The Sun and the Total Eclipse of August 2017

69 ratings at Coursera

Explore the science of the Sun and prepare for the 2017 total solar eclipse. Learn about solar physics, light, and safe viewing techniques for this rare astronomical event.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Diversity of Exoplanets

38 ratings at Coursera

Explore exoplanet detection methods, statistical properties, and atmospheric characteristics. Gain insights into astrophysics fundamentals and participate in citizen science projects.

• Coursera
• 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course