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Archaeology Courses

Archaeology courses can help you learn excavation techniques, artifact analysis, site documentation, and cultural heritage preservation. You can build skills in critical thinking, research methodologies, and historical interpretation. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping archaeological sites, 3D modeling for artifact reconstruction, and laboratory equipment for material analysis, allowing you to apply your skills in real-world archaeological projects.


Popular Archaeology Courses and Certifications


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    Yad Vashem

    Chosen Issues in Holocaust History

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    East Asian Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History, Political Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    América Latina: una introducción

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, International Relations, European History, World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Demography, Environment and Resource Management, Political Sciences

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    South Asian Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Biology, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Economics, Culture, Anthropology, Research, Case Studies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Age of Jefferson

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    461 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Governance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    SUGAR. Software Unificado para la Gestión Arqueológica

    Skills you'll gain: Databases, Relational Databases, Data Integration, Database Management, Data Entry, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Import/Export, Geographic Information Systems, Software Installation, Wealth Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Chosen Issues in Holocaust History: Yad Vashem
  • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
  • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • América Latina: una introducción: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • South Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens: University of Geneva
  • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia
  • 中國古代歷史與人物:秦始皇(Qin Shi Huang): National Taiwan University

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