Renaissance Courses and Certifications

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Historical Perspective: Renaissance to the Development of Mechanical Materialism - Part 1

Explore philosophical currents from ancient India to European Renaissance, tracing the evolution of scientific thought and mechanical materialism.

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

Art in Renaissance Venice

22 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Art in Renaissance Venice, considers the art of Renaissance Venice and how such art was determined in many ways by the city's geographical location and ethnically diverse ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Great Artists of the Italian Renaissance

101 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Study masterpieces by such great Renaissance artists as Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian in this visually-rich course taught by an art historian.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Renaissance Learning and Unlocking Your Potential

Unlock visual metaphors, brain hemisphere collaboration, test strategies, and procrastination-busting techniques to transform your learning approach in any field.

• CodeSignal
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Brandon Acker

Introducing the Renaissance Lute

Explore the magical world of the Renaissance Lute in this engaging overview, covering its history, construction, and unique sound. Learn about this enchanting instrument's role in music history.

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

Linnean Society

A Brief History of Naturalists' Notebooks

Explore the evolution of naturalists' notebooks through history, from medieval Italy to their use by great thinkers like Linnaeus and Darwin, with insights into how these simple tools shaped scientific thought.

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

NPTEL;  Delhi University

The Renaissance and Shakespeare

Explore Shakespeare's life, works, and global impact through in-depth lectures, performances, and discussions on his iconic plays and their historical context.

• YouTube
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How the Middle East Was Erased from Renaissance History

Uncover the hidden origins of the Renaissance in Baghdad and explore how Middle Eastern contributions to history have been overlooked, challenging traditional narratives of cultural development.

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

PiXimperfect

Copy and Apply Renaissance Painting Colors in Photoshop

Learn to replicate Renaissance painting color schemes in Photoshop using Curves, Hue/Saturation, and Masking techniques. Extract and apply authentic color grading to transform modern images with classical aesthetics.

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

Art History Renaissance to 20th Century

3535 ratings at Udemy

A complete survey of art history, Renaissance to the 20th century—perfect for AP Art History prep or college-level study

• Udemy
• 1 day 5 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Toronto Machine Learning Series (TMLS)

GenAI: A New Renaissance in Product Development

Explore how GenAI revolutionizes product development through enhanced global collaboration, user research, and innovative processes, while understanding potential challenges and opportunities.

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

Institut des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques (IHES)

A New Renaissance with AI

Explore how AI is ushering in a new Renaissance era with Pascale Fung, examining the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across science and art.

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

Art History Prehistory to the Renaissance

1114 ratings at Udemy

This is an actual college level course that is taught at several accredited colleges.

• Udemy
• 1 day 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

21 ratings at Coursera

Explore the literary giants of 19th century America through the works of Emerson, Douglass, Whitman, Hawthorne, Melville, Stowe, and Twain, examining their cultural impact and historical significance.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 7 courses

The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore Emerson's pivotal role in American Transcendentalism, examining his philosophical contributions to self-reliance, literary ethics, and the anti-slavery movement through the lens of American Exceptionalism.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course