Human Evolution Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Human Evolution

Explore human evolutionary history through the human fossil, archaeological and genetic records.

• edX
• 20 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Human Evolution - Learning Playlist

Explore the fundamentals of Homo sapiens evolution, from early tool use and fire taming to Neanderthal encounters and ancient DNA, through engaging PBS Eons episodes.

• YouTube
• 5 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Archaic Admixture in Human History - Next in Evolution

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Exploring human evolution through genetic analysis, focusing on interbreeding with archaic species like Neanderthals and Denisovans, and its impact on modern human DNA and health risks.

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

Wondrium

The Future of Human Evolution - What Darwin Didn't Know

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Explore the potential future of human evolution, from larger heads to robotic implants, as science takes over from nature. Discover how technology and medicine could shape our species' development.

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

Evolution Soup

Secrets of Dragon Man: Exploring Homo Longi and Human Evolution

Explore the mysteries of Homo longi (Dragon Man) with Professor Chris Stringer. Delve into human evolution, coexisting hominids, and cutting-edge proteomics research in paleoanthropology.

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

The Royal Institution

What Makes Us Human? - Exploring Human Uniqueness in Evolution

Explore human uniqueness through evolution, comparing our traits with other species. Discover how culture sets us apart despite shared biological origins with all life on Earth.

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

Alan Turing Institute

Palaeoanalytics - Using Data Science and Machine Learning to Answer Questions About Human Evolution

Explore how data science and machine learning revolutionize our understanding of human evolution through the Palaeoanalytics project, offering new insights into our ancient past.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Human Evolution - Anatomy and Modern Adaptations - Lecture 49

Explore human evolution, anatomical development, and how modern adaptations shaped our species over millions of years of evolutionary history.

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

DNA - Mammoths, Neanderthals, and Your Ancestors

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Explore ancient DNA's role in understanding human evolution, from mammoths to Neanderthals, with leading experts discussing genetic research, anthropology, and the implications for our ancestral history.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Understanding Human Emotions

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<p>Consider the importance of emotions in the evolution of humans, with a deep dive into the crucial role of emotion in human survival and success.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 5 hours 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Umano Digitale

54 ratings

Un viaggio nella storia dell’uomo alla ricerca del significato di uno degli aggettivi più utilizzati e fraintesi dei nostri tempi: “digitale”.

• Independent
• 20 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

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Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Living on the Edge - Neanderthals and Their Relatives in Central Asia

Explore recent discoveries about early human populations in Central Asia, including interactions between Neanderthals, Denisovans, and modern humans through DNA, archaeological, and morphological evidence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SciShow

That Time Our Ancestors Almost Went Extinct - The Near Extinction of Homo Erectus

Explores evidence suggesting Homo erectus population dropped to around 1,000 individuals nearly a million years ago, examining our ancestors' brush with extinction and its implications for human evolution.

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

The Role of Beringia in the Global Dispersal of Modern Humans

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Explore the role of Beringia in human migration, examining archaeological data, genetics, and climate to understand how this region influenced the global dispersal of modern humans.

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

The Hobbit of Flores Island: Brain Evolution and Intelligence in Miniature Humans

Explore the discovery of Homo floresiensis, a miniature human species from Indonesia, and its implications for brain evolution and intelligence in human ancestors.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video