Ecology courses can help you learn about ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation strategies, and the impacts of climate change. You can build skills in data analysis, field research techniques, and environmental policy evaluation. Many courses introduce tools such as GIS software for mapping habitats, statistical programs for analyzing ecological data, and modeling software to simulate environmental changes.

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Social Studies, Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Socioeconomics, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pollution Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Art History, Environmental Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Laws, Energy and Utilities, Environment Health And Safety, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health, Pollution Prevention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Science, Environmental Management Systems, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Pollution Prevention, Systems Thinking, Biology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Data Ethics, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Robotics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Global Positioning Systems, Research, Electronic Components, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Khalifa University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Health And Safety Standards, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Incident Management, Waste Minimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Environmental Management Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Environmental Issue, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Climate Change Adaptation, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Sanitation, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Hygiene, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Radiation Protection, Water Quality, Epidemiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Ancient History, World History, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Financial Policy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Oil and Gas, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Public Policies, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months