Dinosaurs Courses and Certifications

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds

54 reviews

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds is a five-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origins of birds. This course examines the anatomy, diversity, and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in relation to the origin of bird…

• Coursera
• 8 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Rediscovering the Age of Dinosaurs

60 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore prehistoric Earth, from dinosaur evolution and fossils to extinction events. Uncover fascinating insights about these ancient creatures' biology, behavior, and impact on our world.

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

Thomas Richard Holtz

Dinosaurs: A Natural History - GEOL104 Lectures 2021

1 review

Discover the complete natural history of dinosaurs through comprehensive paleontology, evolution, anatomy, and extinction events in this university-level geology series.

• YouTube
• 1 day 14 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

177 reviews

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs.

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

• Best of All Time

The Royal Institution

Giant Fishing Dinosaurs - Uncovering Spinosaurus and Baryonyx – With David Hone

Explore the latest discoveries about Spinosaurus and Baryonyx, giant fishing dinosaurs. Learn about their anatomy, behavior, and unique adaptations for aquatic lifestyles through fossil evidence and scientific analysis.

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

The Royal Institution

Social Behaviour in Dinosaurs - With David Hone

Explore how paleontologists uncover dinosaur social behavior through fossil evidence, focusing on new discoveries from Mongolia's Gobi Desert and their implications for understanding prehistoric life.

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Oviraptorosaurs – The Growth and Hidden Diversity of North America’s Mysterious Bird-like Dinosaurs

Explore Oviraptorosaur growth and diversity through bone histology. Learn how microscopic analysis reveals dinosaur age, development, and species variation in this fascinating paleontological study.

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Cretaceous Kings of Canada - How Alberta has Shaped our Understanding of Tyrannosaur Dinosaurs

Explore Alberta's rich tyrannosaur fossil record and its impact on our understanding of these iconic dinosaurs. Discover key findings and insights into tyrannosaur biology from local excavations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Using Amber to Investigate Dinosaurs and Their Habitats

Explore how amber provides new insights into dinosaur habitats, palaeoecology, and soft tissue preservation, enhancing our understanding of prehistoric life and landscapes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Dinosaurs in the Movies

Explore cinematic dinosaur inaccuracies with Dr. Henderson, from size and color to movement, uncovering the truth behind Hollywood's prehistoric portrayals.

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Being Giant: Why Are Mammals Not as Big as Dinosaurs?

Explore the evolutionary factors limiting mammal size compared to dinosaurs in this fascinating paleontological presentation by Dr. Jessica Theodor from the University of Calgary.

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

Thomas Evans

Dinosaurs - A Short History

Explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs, from their origins to extinction, covering classification, anatomy, behavior, and the impact of the Chicxulub crater.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Thomas Evans

Appearance of Dinosaurs

Explore dinosaur appearance reconstruction techniques, from feather evolution to keratinous structures, using fossil evidence and comparative anatomy to visualize prehistoric creatures accurately.

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

Thomas Evans

The Early Evolution of Dinosaurs

Explore the origins and early development of dinosaurs, their appearance, behavior, and related species during the Triassic period, including the impact of mass extinction events.

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

Thomas Evans

The Permian Period - As It Relates to Dinosaurs

Explore Earth's pre-dinosaur era, featuring mammal-like creatures, extreme climate changes, and the largest mass extinction event in history.

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