Online Astronomy Courses & Certifications

This course on ‘Moons’ is offered by the online educational platform FutureLearn developed by the open university in the United Kingdom to improve our knowledge about the solar system. The course involving nature and environmental skills is scheduled for eight weeks and three study hours every week.

In this Moons online certification course, the candidates get a detailed understanding of the moon present in our solar system, its nature and the other related geologic characteristics.  It is a study about the possible primitive life on the moon, volcanic eruptions that often occur there, the presence of liquid methane and other fundamental details along with its relationship with the planet earth.

The course instruction allows the learners to gain a wholesome experience and know about moon rocks through a virtual microscope and will attempt to answer questions about the potential livelihood, the diversity and the existence of water which develops the scope for further research.

The online course on Planetary Boundaries discusses and details the topic of sustainable development in the current geological status, the Anthropocene. This certification course is offered by edX, an online education provider along with SDG Academy, a provider of online courses on sustainable development, around the world. This self-paced course is under the guidance of experienced faculties from renowned institutions like Stockholm Resilience Center, this intermediate program on the subject of Energy & Earth sciences offers a comprehensive curriculum with graded assignments, a free audit period, discussion forums, course materials and many other benefits. 

The course mainly focuses on the topic of sustainability on a global scale where human activities affect or impact the resilience of the earth. The students cover key topics like Resilience thinking, Anthropocene, Socio-ecological systems, Planetary boundaries framework, Global Equity, Global sustainability and so on. This interactive, informative and interesting course offers a packed overview of one of the leading problems that the world faces and seeks practical solutions for it. Learners can pursue the programme either free or by paying the fee. In the free mode, they will be given access only for a limited duration. 

The Archaeoastronomy course is a ‘science of stars and stones’ developed by the scientific-technological university called the Politecnico Di Milano and provided by the online educational platform Coursera. The online course is scheduled for the candidates to learn for a period of seven weeks and the Archaeoastronomy syllabus will take an estimated time of seven hours to complete entirely. 

This online training course is a study about the interdisciplinary domain that will interest the learners with the ideologies and science of architecture, astronomy, and archaeology. 

The participants of this programme will have an opportunity to understand the connection between age-old monuments and the sky and the conception of the architects in ancient times and their meaning with the religious and symbolic world. 

The hands-on teaching methodologies will provide a wholesome learning experience with the theoretical concepts and facts. The subtitles in various languages such as Arabic, French, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish will help the students from various linguistic backgrounds to understand the concepts and course materials.

The Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Online Course offered on the Coursera platform explores in detail one of the significant multidisciplinary fields in the modern era, astrobiology. The 100% online course delivered by experts provides insights into the universal ingredients for life.

The Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Certification Course is a beginner-level course that has flexible deadlines. The course is administered by distinguished professor Chris Impey from the Astronomy Department at the University of Arizona. 

The Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds Live Course will require approximately 24 study hours to complete. After imbibing valuable knowledge from the video lectures, practice exercises, and assessment steps, learners will receive a shareable certificate of completion.

The AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery Online Course available on the Coursera platform attempts to analyse the blend of astrology and technology in the modern era. The 100% online course will discuss the applications of astronomical technology.

The AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery Certification Course is a self-paced course and is delivered by Andy Lawrence and Catherine Heymans of the Physics and Astronomy Department at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

After the successful completion of the AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery Live Course through expert video lectures, readings, weekly quizzes and discussion forums, learners will be awarded a shareable course certificate.

This Data-driven Astronomy online course is designed and developed by the University of Sydney for the candidates to learn on the Coursera online education platform. This physical and astronomical course is expected to be completed by the students in twenty hours entirely. The intermediate-level course is a study about the scope of data science in the field of astronomy and the role of tools and techniques of machine learning that are used to understand the data. 

In the Data-driven Astronomy training course, the candidates are provided with the opportunity to know and comprehend the problems that may arise while handling large datasets, the strategies to use algorithms, and the ways to use the different programming languages and software tools to decipher the data. 

The course instructors for this online certification course are associate professor Tara Murphy and Simon Murphy, a postdoctoral researcher at the school of physics at the University of Sydney. 

The Big Bang and the Origin of Chemical Elements online course by edX will begin with the nuclear structure of atoms and the creation of hydrogen in the universe during Big Bang. It will then cover the fusion of hydrogen in stars to form heavier elements. It will also elaborate on the three pillars of the Big Bang cosmology.

With the Big Bang and the Origin of Chemical Elements programme, you will learn how the alpha particle was identified as a possible building block for elements like carbon and oxygen. The discovery of the proton and its role as the ultimate building block for all nuclei is also covered.

The works of notable physicists and astronomers like Hubble, Penzias, Wilson, Leavitt, and Slipher, are discussed in the Big Bang and the Origin of Chemical Elements certification course. The 1978 Nobel lectures by Penzias and Wilson are the source material for some chapters.

The Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy online course is developed and designed by the University of Rochester and provided by the online education platform Coursera. This online programme is scheduled to be held for four weeks and the candidates will take ten hours in total to complete the course syllabus.

The Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy training is a study about the exploration of the most significant issues associated with the subject of modern astronomy. The convenient teaching done by Professor Adam Frank (Physics and Astronomy) in this programme enables the students of various backgrounds to access the course specifically with the subtitles provided for the course videos provided in English, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. The learners can also take their own time to complete the course at a convenient speed in order to balance their busy schedules. The reading exercises, quizzes, and other activities offer the candidates hands-on experience in grasping the concepts and ideas based on the topics covered.

The Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life Certification Course available on the Coursera learning platform discuss various aspects of astrology and extraterrestrial life. The 100% online course can be completed within approximately 11 hours of study.

The Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life Training Course has a flexible pattern of study that allows learners to reset the deadlines according to their schedule. The course will be coordinated by Professor Charles Cockell from the Astrology Department of the University of Edinburgh.

After the completion of the Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life Live Course through video lectures, practice exercises, and graded assignments, learners will receive a shareable course certificate. The course will help expand your knowledge base in astronomy and astrobiology.

Astrophysics studies astronomical phenomena using physics and chemistry. Astrophysics "seeks to ascertain the nature of the heavenly bodies, rather than their positions or motions in space-what they are, rather than where they are," according to James Keeler, one of its founders. The sun, galaxies, extrasolar planets, the interstellar medium, and the cosmic microwave background are all being explored. These objects are examined for luminosity, density, temperature, and chemical composition across the electromagnetic spectrum. Classical mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, relativity, nuclear and particle physics, and atomic and molecular physics are all used by astronomers because astrophysics is so broad.  Introduction to Astrophysics certification is provided by Udemy to candidates interested in learning about contemporary astronomical research.

Introduction to Astrophysics online training comprises six hours of video streams, and those who finish the course will have unlimited virtual access to the materials and a digital certificate.

Introduction to Astrophysics online classes consists of black holes complexity, differential calculus, integral calculus, and introduction to astrophysics 

Astronomy and space technology is used to learn more about space exploration. Most of the time, astronomers use telescopes to explore space. However, both unmanned robotic space probes and human spaceflight are also used to physically explore space. One of the main sources of space science is space exploration, which is a lot like astronomy. Astronomy is the study of things in space. It has been around for a long time, but physical space exploration didn't start until the middle of the 20th century when large, relatively efficient rockets became available. New Trends in Outer Space Development certification is made available by Udemy to candidates who want to know what’s happening in the outer  space

New Trends in Outer Space Development online training comprises 1.5 hours of video, one article, and 15 downloadable resources. and a digital certificate for course completers.

New Trends in Outer Space Development online classes consist of an introduction to outer space, spaceports, space transportation, spaceships, space travel technology, international legal structures, and ideological constraints

Telescopes provide the best views. Watching distant galaxies, brilliant star clusters, unique nebulae, solar system planets, and lunar features is almost indescribable. Telescopes are better for different viewing. Refractors, reflectors, and catadioptric telescopes are the main types. A long thin tube with an objective lens at the front collects and focuses light in the refractor. This one produces crisper images of the moon and planets. Light is collected and focused by a large concave mirror in the reflector. This is a good beginner telescope with good visibility. Catadioptric telescopes combine lenses and mirrors. They take good photos and are lighter than reflector telescopes. How to REALLY use a Telescope certification is made available by Udemy to candidates who want to learn about selecting the ideal telescope for their family.

How to REALLY use a Telescope online training consists of 2.5 hours of video streams and six downloadable materials; those who complete the course will have indefinite virtual access to the materials as well as a digital completion certificate.

How to REALLY use a Telescope online classes consists of activities, usage of the telescope, assessments, astronomy, eclipse, and meteor showers.

There are numerous planet-orbiting star systems in the universe similar to ours. Our planetary system is referred to as "the solar system" because we use the adjective "solar" to describe things related to our sun, derived from the Latin word for the Sun, "Solis." The sun, the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, dwarf planets such as Pluto, dozens of moons, and millions of asteroids, comets, and meteoroids make up our solar system. Thousands of planetary systems orbiting other stars in the Milky Way have been discovered beyond our solar system. Tour of the Solar System certification, offered by Udemy to candidates who want to gain knowledge about the solar system. Tour of the Solar System online training comprises two hours of video and seven downloadable resources and a digital certificate for course completers.

Tour of the Solar System online classes incorporates a tour of the solar system, what on earth is astronomy, assessments, activities, eclipse, meteor showers, and auror

Orion the Great Hunter, Leo the Lion, and Taurus the Bull are constellations. Constellations aid nighttime navigation. 88 "official" constellations. Each constellation contains stars at different distances from Earth. We see a constellation's stars in the same plane because we're far away. Stars range in size, distance, and temperature. Dim stars are smaller, farther away, or cooler than brighter stars. The brightest stars may not be the closest. The faintest star in Cygnus, the swan, is closest and the brightest is farthest!  Constellations & Planets: The Story of the Night Sky certification is made available by Udemy to candidates who want to learn about constellations and planets. 

Constellations & Planets: The Story of the Night Sky online training comprises a course consisting of two hours of content, six downloadable materials, and a digital completion certificate that can be accessed indefinitely.

Constellations & Planets: The Story of the Night Sky online classes consist of activities, assessments, constellations, and planets, curricular activities, astronomy, eclipse, meteor showers, and aurora.

Cosmology studies the universe from the Big Bang to the present and future. "The scientific study of the large scale properties of the universe as a whole," NASA defines cosmology. Physical cosmology studies the observable universe's origin, large-scale structures and dynamics, and ultimate fate, including the laws of science that govern these areas. Astronomers, physicists, metaphysicians, and space-time philosophers study it. Due to its overlap with philosophy, physical cosmology theories may include scientific and non-scientific propositions and depend on untestable assumptions. Introductory Cosmology  certification is made available by Udemy to candidates who want to gain knowledge about cosmology and science

Introductory Cosmology online training includes two hours of video streams and one downloadable material. Students who complete the course will receive a digital completion certificate and unlimited access to the course materials.

Introductory Cosmology online classes consist of The Friedmann equation, The constants in cosmology, The CMB, dark matter and dark energy, baryon-antibaryon asymmetry, and big bang nucleosynthesis

Planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy comprise the universe. The Big Bang theory is the predominant cosmological explanation of the universe's evolution. According to this theory, space and time emerged simultaneously 13.7870.020 billion years ago, and since the big bang, the universe has been expanding. While the size of the entire universe is unknown, the observable universe has a diameter of approximately 93 billion light-years at the present time. Ancient greek and indian philosophers created geocentric models of the universe that placed the Earth at the center. Greatest Unsolved Mysteries In The Universe certification is made available by Udemy to candidates who want to know what’s happening in the universe

Greatest Unsolved Mysteries In The Universe online training comprises 10.5 hours of video, eight articles, and 13 downloadable resources. and a digital certificate for course completers.

New Trends in Outer Space Development online classes consist of the expanding universe, the big bang, dark energy, giant black holes, the first light in the universe, dark matter, solar system formation, and life in space.

The universe encompasses all of space and time and its contents, such as planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy. The big bang theory is the predominant cosmological explanation of the universe's evolution. Ancient greek and Indian philosophers created geocentric models of the universe that placed the earth at the center. Nicolaus copernicus created the heliocentric model with the sun at the center of the solar system due to more precise astronomical observations over the centuries of astronomy. Isaac Newton built the law of universal gravitation on the work of Copernicus, johannes Kepler's laws of planetary motion, and Tycho Brahe's observations. The Universe As We Know It certification is made available by Udemy to candidates who want to know about solar system and the universe.

The Universe As We Know It online training comprises two hours of video, one article, and a digital certificate for course completers.

The Universe As We Know It online classes consist of the universe and the solar system, planet earth, sun, enigmatic events, celestial bodies, objects, and achievments of the mankind

Backyard astronomers rarely resort to complex mathematical calculations or lengthy unattainable figures (leave that to the professionals). Backyard astronomy is like taking a relaxing tour of the cosmos as opposed to studying its sights in a laborious approach like geography. It also makes some important scientific advances. The primary lenses ought to be as large as practical for astronomy. Furthermore, the optical quality of the binoculars is crucial, much more so than during daylight hours. These days' image-stabilized binoculars are a great assistance in astronomy, but they can cost a pretty penny. You can begin your hobby of amateur astronomy with just the binoculars you already have stashed away. Backyard Astronomy certification is made available by Udemy to candidates who observe the moon, the planets, star clusters, and nebulas.

Backyard Astronomy online training comprises 1.5 hours of video streams, and four resources available for download. After completing the course, individuals will receive a digital completion certificate and unlimited virtual access to the course materials.

Backyard Astronomy online classes consist of a quick tour of the sky, how the sky moves, Stellarium, star charts, binoculars, and telescopes, and seeing in the dark.

Star clusters are frequently used to define constellations. Usually, it's a constellation of stars with a name. these are far-off stars and they are not connected. Both nearby and far-off stars can be found in a constellation. If you apply a lot of creativity and draw lines between the stars like in a dot-to-dot puzzle, the image will resemble an object, an animal, or a person. Based on what they observed, various cultures have given constellations names, and numbers. Currently, 88 constellations are recognized. Backyard Astronomy II certification is made available by Udemy to candidates who are eager to explore constellations and the mythology of the constellations

Backyard Astronomy II online training comprises three hours of video, and one downloadable resource is included. After completing the course, participants will receive a digital completion certificate and unlimited virtual access to the course materials.

Backyard Astronomy II online classes consist of an introduction to constellations, The constellations of spring, constellations by season, and constellations of fall