Chronobiology Courses and Certifications

Eindhoven University of Technology

Lightcap 2: Basics of light and its effects on humans

Learn how light works and acts on people: CIE light metrology, ipRGC and melanopic measures, psychophysiology, EEG analysis, and light's role in circadian rhythms and sleep.

• Coursera
• 9 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Royal Institution

How Our Bodies and Animals Are Trained by Sunlight - Lecture 4

Explore how sunlight trains our bodies and animal behaviors, from circadian rhythms to hibernation patterns, and discover fascinating insights into life spans across different species.

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

Introducción a los ritmos y relojes biológicos

Aprende cómo funcionan los ritmos biológicos y el impacto en nuestras vidas. Los organismos vivos contamos con un sistema que permite adaptarnos a cambios ambientales, conoce cómo funciona realmente e

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

LMU Munich

Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life

235 ratings at Coursera

Explore how daily rhythms structure life: circadian clocks from bacteria to humans, photoreceptor synchronisation, molecular clock mechanisms, metabolic outputs, jet lag, and clock-related disease.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

18 ratings at Coursera

Explore time across disciplines: ask what time is with physicists and philosophers, compare how humans, animals, plants and bacteria perceive it, and how cultures value it.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Royal Institution

The Science of Sleep - From Melatonin to Neural Pathways

Experts discuss the science of sleep, exploring circadian rhythms, hormones, and neural pathways. Learn how sleep affects health and strategies for better sleep hygiene.

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

The Royal Institution

How Sunlight Affects Our Bodies and Minds

Explore the profound impact of sunlight on sleep cycles, immune systems, and mental health. Discover unexpected health benefits and ancient wisdom about our relationship with the sun.

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

Explore how round-the-world sailing disrupts circadian rhythms, sleep patterns, cognitive capacity, and physical performance—and how sailors adapt.

• Canvas Network
• 14 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

Sam Webster

Light, Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Anatomy

Discover how light affects sleep through neuroanatomy of retinal ganglion cells, suprachiasmatic nucleus, and pineal gland in this concise exploration of circadian rhythms.

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

The Royal Institution

How Does Your Body Clock Work? - Understanding Circadian Rhythms

Discover how your circadian clock maintains 24-hour rhythms, responds to environmental cues, and what happens when modern lifestyles disrupt this vital biological timekeeper.

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

The Royal Institution

The Science of Sleep - Circadian Rhythms and Health

Experts discuss sleep science, circadian rhythms, and their impact on health. Explore the physiological processes behind sleep and how disruptions affect well-being in this insightful debate.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video