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Anthropology Courses

Anthropology courses can help you learn cultural analysis, social structures, human evolution, and ethnographic research methods. You can build skills in critical thinking, qualitative research, and cross-cultural communication. Many courses introduce tools like qualitative data analysis software and fieldwork techniques, that support gathering and interpreting data about human behavior and societies. You'll also explore key topics such as globalization, kinship systems, and the impact of technology on culture.

Popular Anthropology Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Field Safety Training: Changing the Culture of Fieldwork

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Workplace inclusivity, Disabilities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emergency Response, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Behavior Management, De-escalation Techniques, Positive Behavior Support

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design: Expression and Community

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Art History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Community Development, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, World History, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Photography, Trend Analysis, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Personal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Human Capital: Globalization and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Human Capital, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Management Training And Development, Staff Management, Workforce Management, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, Public History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Research

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    University of California, Irvine

    Relativism

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Oral Expression, Sociology, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Science and Research

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Race, Gender, and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Public History, Social Sciences, Sociology, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Research Methodologies, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Security Strategy, Conflict Management

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Research to Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Development, Research, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, International Relations, Ancient History, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, European History, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, Physics

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    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Science, Technology & Modernity

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Critical Thinking, Ancient History, Science and Research, Culture, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, European History, Analysis, Physics, Sociology, Economic Development, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Intellectual Property

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Oncology

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular anthropology courses

  • Field Safety Training: Changing the Culture of Fieldwork: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fashion as Design: Expression and Community: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Human Capital: Globalization and Culture: University of Michigan
  • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Relativism: University of California, Irvine
  • Race, Gender, and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Translating Research to Communities : University of Michigan
  • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
  • Psychology and Sociology: Lecturio

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