Best anatomy courses & certifications

An excellent all-rounder is this free online course, which explores the components of the human body as well as the respiratory, digestive, circulatory and other systems. It also unpacks the differences between female and male reproductive systems: Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology

All you need to do is create your free Alison account and enrol. There are no sign-up or subscription fees, and optional certificates are available to purchase once you have passed your online assessment.

Explore each part of the body with Alison’s free online certificate courses in human anatomy.  We recommend any of these short, practical courses, such as The Anatomy of the Head and Face, the Anatomy of The Spinal Cord or The Anatomy of the Knee Joint. For a broader study of anatomy, we suggest the Introduction to Paramedicine Studies which is tailored towards the emergency medical services.

Alison is one the world’s most prominent free online educators, with several courses on human anatomy that need no previous knowledge and have no fees charged. With Alison, you can do as many anatomy courses as you like - there is no limit, they are self-paced, and you fit them into your schedule rather than adjusting your schedule to your courses.

Each course contains illustrations, notes, charts and helpful hints to make understanding the human body easy.