Exoplanets Courses and Certifications

The formation of exoplanets

1 rating at OpenLearn

Explore the mathematical theories behind exoplanet formation, from dust particles to giant planets, and understand how these explain the diverse planetary systems discovered beyond our Solar System.

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Search for Exoplanets: What Astronomers Know

56 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join the search for another Earth in this 24-lecture series that explores the brand new science of exoplanets-worlds that exist outside of our solar system.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

34 reviews

Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth.

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

• Best of All Time

An introduction to exoplanets

21 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, An introduction to exoplanets, introduces our galaxy's population of planets, and some of their many surprises. It explains the methods used by astronomers to study exoplanets, ...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Science of the Solar System

51 reviews

Explore the solar system using principles from multiple sciences. Understand Mars, outer planets, exoplanets, and habitability. Advanced content with critical thinking emphasis.

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

• Best of All Time

Astrum

The Science Behind Interstellar's Exoplanets - Fact vs Fiction

Exploring the scientific inaccuracies of exoplanets in Interstellar, debunking the possibility of habitable worlds orbiting black holes like Gargantua.

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

Astrum

The Most Bizarre Exoplanets We've Ever Found

Explore the universe's most extreme exoplanets, from iron-raining worlds to planets with seven suns, rogue worlds, and mega-ring systems beyond imagination.

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

The Royal Institution

Exoplanets and the Search for Life in the Universe - With Chris Impey

Explore the fascinating world of exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life. Learn about habitability, space exploration, and the potential for discovering Earth-like planets in our vast universe.

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

Wondrium

Why Should We Care About Exoplanets? What Are They?

Explore the fascinating world of exoplanets, their importance, and our solar system's unique characteristics. Learn about recent discoveries and gain perspective on cosmic distances and patterns.

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

The Royal Institution

Is There Life Beyond Earth? - Exploring Exoplanets and JWST Discoveries

Explore new exoplanets, JWST discoveries of Hycean worlds, and the search for alien life beyond Earth with astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan.

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

University of Arizona

Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

24 reviews

This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about modern astronomy. We will help you get up to date on the most recent astronomical discoveries while also providing support at an introductory level for those who have no backgrou…

• Coursera
• 2 days 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

APS Physics

Exoplanets - 25 Years of Discoveries

Nobel laureate Michel Mayor reflects on 25 years of exoplanet discoveries, discussing the impact of high-resolution spectroscopy and future prospects in planetary system exploration.

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

Europlanet

Cheops Mission Update - Exoplanets in Context

Explore the Cheops exoplanet mission's status, science goals, and context within space exploration through expert presentations and discussions on cutting-edge planetary research.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

James Webb Space Telescope and the Search for Earth-Like Exoplanets

Panel discussion exploring JWST's potential to revolutionize exoplanet research, featuring astrophysicists discussing the telescope's capabilities to discover Earth-like planets and search for signs of life beyond our solar system.

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

AGU

Frontiers in Exoplanets - Joint AGU-AAS Session

Explore the latest discoveries in exoplanets and their impact on our understanding of planetary formation and evolution. Compare findings with our solar system to gain new insights into diverse planetary systems.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video