Paleontology courses can help you learn fossil identification, geological mapping, evolutionary biology, and the history of life on Earth. You can build skills in data analysis, fieldwork techniques, and the use of scientific methods to interpret findings. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping fossil sites, 3D modeling for reconstructing ancient organisms, and lab equipment for analyzing samples, all of which enhance your understanding of past ecosystems and the processes that shaped them.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, Taxonomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Anatomy, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Anthropology, Biology, Scientific Visualization, 3D Assets, Infographics, Image Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Human Development, Exercise Science, Child Development, Childbirth, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Culture, Biology, Pathology, Mechanics, 3D Modeling, Ancient History
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Systems Of Measurement, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Derivatives
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, World History, Social Studies, Taxonomy, General Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, European History, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, World History, Scientific Methods, Biology, Life Sciences, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Ancient History, Culture, Biology, Liberal Arts, European History
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory, Taxonomy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Writing, Storytelling, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Music, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Timelines, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Physics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months