Renaissance Courses and Certifications

NPTEL-NOC IITM

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

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

The Spain of Don Quixote

11 ratings

An exploration of Spain depicted in Cervante’s historic novel, Don Quixote – a Golden Age in which Spanish arts and literature reached worldwide excellence.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

La España del Quijote

21 ratings

La España del Quijote es un viaje a nuestro esplendor cultural, a un Siglo de Oro que elevó las artes y las letras hispanas a la excelencia mundial.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

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

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

Notre Dame

The Meaning of Rome: The Renaissance and Baroque City

1 rating

Learn how the art, architecture, and urban form of Renaissance and Baroque Rome projected the city’s image of itself to its citizens and the world.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

1 rating

Explore the writings of famous American authors from Ralph Waldo Emerson and Harriet Beecher Stowe to Mark Twain, and examine the historic role Dartmouth College played in their formation.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

Credential

American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

20 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