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Earth Sciences Courses

Earth Sciences courses can help you learn about geological processes, climate systems, oceanography, and atmospheric dynamics. You can build skills in data analysis, fieldwork techniques, and environmental impact assessments. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping, remote sensing technologies for data collection, and modeling software to simulate environmental changes.

Popular Earth Sciences Courses and Certifications


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    Goodwill Industries International

    The Digital Divide

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Computer Literacy, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Community Development, Community Outreach, End User Training and Support, Advocacy, Telecommunications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Public Works, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Land Management, Community Development, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Project Finance, Operational Analysis, Finance, Fiscal Management, Financial Policy, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Demography

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Photography, Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Infographics, Writing, Driving engagement, Media and Communications, Social Media, Instagram

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Power of Sport in American Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Intercultural Competence, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Social Impact, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Markov Model, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Precision Medicine, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Emory University

    "Making" Progress Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Development, Community Outreach, Interactive Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Research, Culture

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Public Affairs, Facebook, Political Sciences, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance, Data Ethics, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Legal Document Management

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Document Management, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Compliance Management, AI Integrations, Contract Management, Automation, Contract Review

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Real Time Data, Google Workspace

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Alberta

    Arctic Peoples and Cultures

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Culture, Environment, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Intercultural Competence, Environment and Resource Management, Anthropology, Economic Development, Petroleum Industry, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Public Policies, Research

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Digital pedagogy, Robotics, Computer Programming Tools, Prototyping, Technical Design, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Assets

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planification des mobilités

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Prioritization, Needs Assessment, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research, Data Collection

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular earth sciences courses

  • The Digital Divide: Goodwill Industries International
  • Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • The Power of Sport in American Culture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • "Making" Progress Teach-Out: Emory University
  • Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • GenAI for Legal Document Management: Coursera
  • Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod: Coursera
  • Arctic Peoples and Cultures : University of Alberta

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