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Ecology Courses

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.


Popular Ecology Courses and Certifications


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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Research, Biology

    4.8
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Polar Peril

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Hydrology, Scientific Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Antibiotic Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Long Term Care

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    786 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Anthropology, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Timelines, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

    4.7
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    440 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    4.7
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    330 reviews

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    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economics, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    606 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, First Aid, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Emergency, Acute Care, Emergency Response, Emergency Medicine, Emergency and Intensive Care, Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Triage, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment, Education and Training, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Thinking, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École normale supérieure

    Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Finance, Advocacy, Economics, Lobbying, Public Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education: sustainable environments

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environment Health And Safety, Natural Resource Management, Pollution Prevention

    4.7
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    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ecology courses

  • Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices: University of Florida
  • Polar Peril: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Antibiotic Stewardship : Stanford University
  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University
  • Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies: University of Colorado System
  • Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries: École normale supérieure
  • Climate change education: sustainable environments: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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