Big Bang theory Courses and Certifications

Pilot Lecture: What We Know (and Don’t Know) about the Big Bang

66 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join Professor Gary Felder to take an in-depth look at what we do know about the Big Bang, the expansion of the universe and what causes it to behave the way it does, and the possible futures for the universe.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Wondrium

The Myth of the Beginning of Time - String Theory and the Big Bang

Explore how string theory and theoretical physics advancements challenge the notion of the Big Bang as the beginning of time, offering new perspectives on the pre-Bang universe and cosmology.

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

Introduction to Astrophysics

12 ratings at edX

Learn about the physical phenomena at play in astronomical objects and link theoretical predictions to observations.

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

Wondrium

The Beginning of Our Universe - The Big Bang and the Theory of Everything

Explore the Big Bang theory, cosmic inflation, and the universe's evolution with a Fermilab scientist. Delve into epochs of early universe formation and discover how expansion continues to shape our cosmos today.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Question Reality: Cosmos

25 ratings at Coursera

Journey through the history of cosmology, from ancient philosophies to modern theories, exploring scientific methods, gravity, and the nature of light and our universe.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

World Science Festival

Multiverse - One Universe or Many?

Explore the inflationary theory of cosmology and its challenges through informed debate among leading scientists, examining the origins of our universe and the possibility of a multiverse.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

What Happened at the Beginning of Time?

Explore the mysteries of the early universe with astrophysicist Dan Hooper, delving into cosmological questions arising from the Big Bang and their far-reaching implications for our understanding of the cosmos.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition

364 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Get a comprehensive overview of the grandest of all subjects-the universe-in this brilliant and fascinating course taught by one of America's foremost astronomers.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 2 days 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

My Favorite Universe

140 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Let Neil deGrasse Tyson take you on a journey around the Universe and explore mind-bending concepts such as black holes, extraterrestrials, and the Big Bang.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Origin and Evolution of Earth: From the Big Bang to the Future of Human Existence

122 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore the frontiers of science with this revolutionary course that rewrites the history of our planet as a single, compelling story involving the coevolution of rocks and life.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 day 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Big Bang and Beyond: Exploring the Early Universe

104 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore the universe's origins, from the Big Bang to early galaxies, and delve into cosmic mysteries like inflation, dark matter, and the multiverse. Gain insights into the universe's past and future.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Evidence for Modern Physics: How We Know What We Know

98 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore modern physics theories from quarks to the expanding universe, uncovering evidence for relativity, quantum mechanics, and cosmological phenomena through expert-led discussions on groundbreaking discoveries.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 11 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Cosmic Microwave Background and Dark Energy - Lecture 23

Explore the Cosmic Microwave Background, dark energy, and large-scale clustering in this lecture on astrophysics frontiers, featuring evidence from supernovae and computer simulations of universe evolution.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hubble's Law, the Big Bang, and Measuring Cosmic Distances

Explore cosmology's history, Hubble's Law, and methods for measuring celestial distances and brightness. Learn about redshift, parallax, standard candles, and magnitude scales in this astrophysics lecture.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Professor Dave Explains

Cosmology - A Big Bang and the Beginning of the Universe

1 review

Explore the origins and development of the universe through cosmology. Learn about the Big Bang theory and current astronomical knowledge on the universe's beginnings and evolution.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video