Astrophysics Courses and Certifications

Australian National University

Astrophysics: Cosmology

9 ratings

Exploring the origin, fate and nature of our universe.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Australian National University

Astrophysics: Exploring Exoplanets

9 ratings

Explore the mysteries of exoplanets - planets around other stars – in this introductory astrophysics course.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Our Place in the Cosmos

29 ratings at Coursera

Embark on a cosmic journey exploring our place in the universe, from Earth to distant galaxies. Discover space exploration methods, cutting-edge astrophysics, and the search for extraterrestrial life with expert scientists.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Plasma Physics: Introduction

Learn the basics of plasma, one of the fundamental states of matter, and the different types of models usedto describe it, including fluid and kinetic.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 5-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Plasma Physics: Applications

Learn about plasma applications from nuclear fusion powering the sun, to making integrated circuits, to generating electricity.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 5-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Radio Sky I: Science and Observations

Be captivated by the exotic objects that populate the Radio Sky and gain a solid understanding of their physics and the fundamental techniques we use to observe them.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cosmic Rays, Dark Matter, and the Mysteries of the Universe

Join us on a unique exploration of one of the universe’s deepest mysteries: cosmic rays

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Australian National University

Astrophysics: The Violent Universe

6 ratings

Explore the deadliest places in the universe, from black holes to supernovae.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

American Museum of Natural History

The Solar System

Explore the Solar System's evolution, components, and interactions in this comprehensive overview featuring essays by Neil deGrasse Tyson and visualizations using NASA's OpenSpace software to address cutting-edge scientific questions.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

8th Grade Science: Earth Science

Engaging exploration of Earth's structure, geological processes, climate, astronomy, and the universe, with interactive lessons and quizzes for effective learning and test preparation.

• Study.com
• 14 hours 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Early Universe

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exploring the Warped Universe

On September 14, 2015, the LIGO gravitational wave detectors made the first confirmed detection of a gravitational wave. Join physicist Nergis Mavalvala as she takes you on an incredible journey from LIGO's humble beginnings to its groundbreaking discove…

• World Science U
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Accelerating Universe

2 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Société Française d'Exobiologie

L'origine des éléments chimiques - Partie 2

Découvrez l'origine et la formation des éléments chimiques dans l'Univers à travers une exploration approfondie des processus astrophysiques présentée par un expert du CNRS.

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

How Black Holes Became Real

Astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan explains the science of supermassive black holes from their birth to how they impact the development of their galaxies

• World Science U
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course