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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


  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, International Relations, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development

    ★ 4.5 (499) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Laboratory Research, Human Development, Exercise Science, Taxonomy, Child Development, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Childbirth, Obstetrics And Gynecology

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

    ★ 4.8 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Systems, Nutrition Education, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Human Development, Trend Analysis, Economic Development

    ★ 4.8 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of North Texas

    Contemporary Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Respiration, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research

    ★ 4.7 (98) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    ★ 4.7 (121) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Cultures et pédagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Formal Learning, Teaching, Culture, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Critical Thinking, Empowerment

    ★ 4.8 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    American Politics, Society, and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Sociology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Court Systems, Governance

    ★ 3.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Egiptología (Egyptology)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Writing, Liberal Arts, Economics, Storytelling

    ★ 4.9 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Physiology

    ★ 4.9 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Computational Thinking

    ★ 4.6 (331) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Family Spirit Nurture

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition Counseling, Postpartum Care, Caregiving, Mental Health, Family Support, Stress Management, Health Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Health, Cultural Sensitivity

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
  • Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking: Dartmouth College
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
  • Contemporary Biology : University of North Texas
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
  • Cultures et pédagogies: University of Geneva
  • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement: Rice University

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