Geology Courses
Geology courses can help you learn about rock formation, plate tectonics, mineral identification, and the processes that shape the Earth’s surface. You can build skills in fieldwork techniques, data analysis, and interpreting geological maps. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software, remote sensing technologies, and rock sample analysis equipment, that support applying your knowledge in environmental assessments, natural resource exploration, and understanding geological hazards.
Popular Geology Courses and Certifications
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Social Studies, World History, Scientific Methods
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Microbiology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Liberal Arts, European History
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Life Sciences, Taxonomy
University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Stress First Aid, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, Public Safety and National Security, Mitigation, Medical Emergency, First Aid, Fire And Life Safety, Resilience, Risk Management, Security Awareness, Injury Prevention, Family Support, Triage, Disabilities, Risk Analysis, Family Planning, Composure
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Social Sciences, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Water Quality, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Chemistry
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Validation, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Management, File Management, Quality Assurance, Data Integrity, Project Planning, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing
University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Chemistry
Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Decision Support Systems
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Hydrology, Climate Change Programs, Life Sciences, Water Quality, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Pollution Prevention, Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems
