How to Cite an Online Course in AMA (11th edition)
Learn how to cite online courses and MOOCs (Coursera, edX, Udemy, FutureLearn) in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
AMA Reference List Format
Here is the standard AMA format for citing an online course in your reference list:
Instructor AA. Title of the course. Platform. Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL
AMA Example for an Online Course
A complete AMA reference for an online course, formatted by the official AMA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
1. Duarte I. Academic writing for graduate students. OpenLearn. 2024. Accessed January 10, 2026. https://www.example.org/courses/academic-writing
Matching in-text citation: 1
AMA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
1
Narrative
The course1 covers...
Key AMA Formatting Rules
- Do not italicize or quote the course title.
- Abbreviate the instructor's first names to initials.
- Name the platform, then the year.
- Include the accessed date before the URL.
- References are numbered in order of first citation.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your online course.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AMA requirements.
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