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Environmental Courses

Environmental courses can help you learn about sustainability practices, climate change impacts, ecological conservation, and renewable energy sources. You can build skills in environmental policy analysis, data collection for ecological studies, and community engagement strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping environmental data, carbon footprint calculators for assessing sustainability, and modeling software for predicting ecological outcomes.

Popular Environmental Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Human Factors, Architectural Design, Building Design, Thermal Management, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Design Strategies, Energy and Utilities, Simulation and Simulation Software, Materials science

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

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Life Sciences, Environmental Monitoring, Demography, Community Development, Case Studies, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Land Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Governance, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Energy and Utilities, Multimedia, Business Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Construction, Student Engagement, Environment, Environmental Issue, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Climate Change Adaptation, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Peer Review, Business Communication

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Social Impact, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Complex Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Strategy and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Issue, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Regulations, Compliance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Consumer Behaviour, Advocacy

    ★ 4.7 (583) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Process Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Numerical Analysis, Vibrations, Statistical Methods, Differential Equations, Physics, Integral Calculus, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Materials science

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Solar Energy Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Sustainable Technologies, Semiconductors, Cost Estimation, Building Codes, Engineering Calculations, Safety Standards, Financial Modeling, Technical Standard

    ★ 4.8 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

    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

    ★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Understanding Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, General Science and Research, Behavioral Health, Health Disparities, Physiology, Psychology, Stress Management, Peer Review

    ★ 4.6 (892) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Land Management, Environmental Management Systems, Preventative Care, Climate Change Mitigation, Infection Control, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Systems, Culture Transformation, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Governance

    ★ 4.6 (956) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design: University of Pennsylvania
  • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University
  • Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers: Arizona State University
  • Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Strategy and Sustainability: IESE Business School
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Solar Energy Basics: The State University of New York
  • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • Understanding Obesity: The University of Edinburgh

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