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.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Issue, Environment, Advocacy, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Research, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Timelines, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sapienza University of Rome
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Ancient History, Peer Review, Laboratory Testing, Timelines, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Environment, Laboratory Experience, Materials science, Hazard Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Chemistry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Oral Expression, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Community Outreach, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Case Studies, Needs Assessment, Decision Making, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months