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Environmental Science Courses

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.

Popular Environmental Science Courses and Certifications


  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Fire Protection, Detection and Life Safety Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Design Specifications, Systems Integration

    ★ 4.6 (76) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Health Equity, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Neurology, Anthropology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research

    ★ 4.7 (115) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Shaping Urban Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Demography, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Sociology, Emerging Technologies, Cultural Diversity, Big Data, Data Literacy, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.6 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Persistence, UI Components, Javascript, Web Development

    ★ 4.7 (57) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Specifications: Goals and Conflict Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Goal Setting, User Requirements Documents, Unified Modeling Language, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Discussion Facilitation, Risk Management Framework, Negotiation, Security Awareness

    ★ 4.7 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Howard University

    Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Mathematical Software, Algebra, Jupyter, Data Analysis Software, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, Software Development Tools, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System), Version Control

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Public Works, Land Development, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Operational Analysis, Cost Management, Sustainable Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Project Finance, Spatial Analysis, Transportation Operations, Finance, Demography

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Typescript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, React.js, Server Side, Javascript, Data Structures, Web Development, Middleware, Scalability, Web Design, Computer Programming, Maintainability

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Writing Java Application Code

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Software Development Tools, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Development, Program Development, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.4 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Python Programming, Program Development, Scripting, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Development Environment, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainability for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Strategy, Supply Management, Sustainability Standards, Drive Engagement, Procurement, Business Strategies, Supply Chain Management, Systems Thinking, Communication

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cyber Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Network Model, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Data Mapping, Differential Equations

    ★ 4.6 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular environmental science courses

  • Basics of Fire Protection, Detection and Life Safety Systems: L&T EduTech
  • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
  • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Build Your First React Website (Part II): Coursera
  • Requirements Specifications: Goals and Conflict Analysis: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python: Howard University
  • African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Learn Typescript: Scrimba
  • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
  • Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs: EDUCBA

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