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: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Land Management, Advocacy, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Biochemistry, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Water Quality, Behavioral Health, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Storytelling, Team Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Laboratory Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Robotics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Data Analysis Software, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Data Sharing, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Biology, Environment, Storytelling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Environment, Vibrations, Hazard Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Economics, Oil and Gas, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months