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: Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Climate Change Adaptation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Cell Cultures, Environment, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Pharmaceuticals, Production Process, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Natural Resource Management, Process Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environment, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Climate Change Mitigation, Human Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Adaptation, Development Environment
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issue, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Plant Operations and Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Radiation Protection, Sustainable Engineering, Physics, Natural Resource Management, Behavioral Economics, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Natural Resource Management, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Injury Prevention, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Driving engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Environmental Resource Management, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Public Health, Health Assessment, Policy Development, Vulnerability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Infant Care, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Anthropology, Human Development, Motion Arguments, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Life Sciences, Community Health, Environment, Biology, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months