Environmental science courses can help you learn about ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change, and environmental policy. You can build skills in data analysis, field research techniques, and environmental impact assessments. Many courses introduce tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping and analyzing environmental data, as well as statistical software for interpreting research findings. You'll also explore methods for sustainable resource management and strategies for addressing environmental challenges.

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Design, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Cleansing, Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Planning, Research Design, Growth Mindedness, Science and Research, Budgeting, Resilience, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Goal Setting, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Business Intelligence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Relational Databases, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Databases, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Structural Analysis, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Codes, Engineering Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Microarchitecture, Secure Coding, System Configuration, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, Application Security, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Developing Training Materials, Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Development Testing, Application Deployment, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence, Test Case, Agentic systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Technical Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Standards, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, Construction Inspection, Process Control, Product Testing, Materials science, Big Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Java, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Design, Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months