Introduction To Ufology
Richard Dolan’s Introduction to Ufology course is no longer available. We don’t know if Richard has any plans to update it and publish it again. However, his book UFOs for the 21st Century Mind: A Fresh Guide to an Ancient Mystery contains most of what the course contained and the book has been recently updated and reprinted, so we highly recommend this book.

UFOs for the 21st Century Mind: The Definitive Guide to the UFO Mystery: New and Expanded Edition
In this revised and expanded edition of Richard Dolan’s pervious classic of the UFO subject, he adds sixty new pages to bring the reader through the tumultuous journey of the UFO/UAP subject through the early 2020s. This includes a detailed treatment of the changes to our public discussion of UFOs since 2017 and what is the likely end point of this new direction. But Dolan provides much more than this, including providing critical context of the UFO subject within the broader social, political, and technological developments of our world, something that makes him unique among UFO researchers.
Richard Dolan’s Introduction to Ufology course in his own words:
A proper study of Unidentified Flying Objects is a broad undertaking, involving many separate disciplines. Unfortunately, there are very few college-level courses that deal with this subject at all. Fewer still that make an effort to cover it in a balanced manner, and probably none that address the full spectrum of issues related to it.
This is a comprehensive overview of the UFO phenomenon for people of the 21st Century. It provides up-to-date information and analysis relating to the full history of UFOs, from ancient times to our own era, focusing on the most significant and instructive cases.
We will be dealing with political issues, such as the history of the U.S. government and military/intelligence community in relation to UFOs. That is, we will analyze the cover-up. In so doing, we will find that UFOs pose a serious problem to that community, one that its members may not be handling as well as they would like. We may also conclude that at least some of the UFOs people are seeing are made by “us.”
We will also study philosophical and investigative problems brought about by UFOs, including how ordinary objects and events might fool us, and how they differ from “true UFOs.” Moreover, in an age of Internet, of Facebook and Youtube, when information practically overwhelms us, we will discuss how to separate fact from fiction, legitimate issues from fear-mongering or fantasy-peddling.
~ Richard Dolan
if you would still like to enroll on an introductory course, here is an alternative, “Beginner’s Guide to Ufology“.

About Richard Dolan
Richard Dolan is one of the world’s most prominent researchers and historians of the UFO phenomenon. He has written several groundbreaking histories and many articles on UFOs, as well as co-authoring a speculative analysis of the future. His YouTube channel is frequently updated with new material from his ongoing research, keeping everyone informed with his unique style and open minded research.
Similar Courses
Title | Supplier | Author | Price |
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Ufology Diploma Course | Centre of Excellence | Unknown | £127 |
Ufology Online Diploma Course | Courses for Success | Unknown | $129 |
Ufology – The Mystery of UFOs | BSY Group | Unknown | £200 |
Beginner’s Guide To Ufology | Udemy | Ben Lovegrove | £24.99 |
Introduction To Ufology – Reviews & Testimonials
Richard Dolan’s course gave me invaluable insight into the UFO/UAP phenomenon that was accessible, stimulating and not without practical application. It was also a lot of fun and a real buzz to view bespoke content from the mind of a leader in the field. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in UFOs.
~ SR, October 2019
As an academic myself for over twenty years , I find it a rare opportunity to learn first hand from the author of the text I am reading. Mr. Dolan’s academic pedigree and comprehensive research methods attracted me to also look deeper into the UFO phenomenon. Dolan’s course has already, in only a few weeks, provided the statistical research that has helped me to put aside my disregard for this subject. Discover the categories of evidence with Dolan and realize that just as Disclosure hasn’t yet occurred officially, it certainly is imminent. Thanks for the course!
~ Steve Humphrey, Qatar
Although I’ve only just started the Ufology course, I have to say I’m very excited to be doing this. There are probably only a handful of people around today that I’d trust to teach Ufology to the kind of academic standard that would make such a course worthwhile, and Richard Dolan is most definitely one of them. After only one lecture I’m struck by Richard’s unique take on the subject and his ability to see through the quackery and folklore and focus on the best evidence for a UFO reality and what the implications might mean for us all regarding almost every aspect of our society and culture.
~ Lorin Cutts, Portland, OR
As everyone knows, the field of Ufology offers very little in a standard study or organized instruction. Most are left to weed through internet materials, books or join organizations that offer training or guidance in an informal atmosphere. This class offers a first of its kind curriculum by a teacher, author, researcher and notable historian, Richard Dolan. His prestigious reputation, literary contributions and personal dedication to truths in the important subject of UFOs and disclosure, offers a realistic and complete course that will lay an informed and intelligent foundation of UFOs to anyone interested in this subject.
~ AN
The most rewarding part of taking Richard Dolan’s class is the self- paced options and the very personal interaction and assistance he offers every student. As a teacher, he extends an intelligent pathway for the pubic to experience the structured and systematic processes to understanding the UFO phenomena. We, as a community have needed this type of instruction for a long time!
~ Chase Kloetzke

UFOs for the 21st Century Mind: The Definitive Guide to the UFO Mystery: New and Expanded Edition
In this revised and expanded edition of Richard Dolan’s pervious classic of the UFO subject, he adds sixty new pages to bring the reader through the tumultuous journey of the UFO/UAP subject through the early 2020s. This includes a detailed treatment of the changes to our public discussion of UFOs since 2017 and what is the likely end point of this new direction. But Dolan provides much more than this, including providing critical context of the UFO subject within the broader social, political, and technological developments of our world, something that makes him unique among UFO researchers.