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.

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Economics, Culture, Anthropology, Research, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Experimentation, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, Mathematical Modeling, electromagnetics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Human Development, Child Development, Orthopedics, Biology, Cultural Diversity, 3D Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks