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.

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Experimentation, Building Codes, Research Reports, Structural Analysis, Analytical Testing, Engineering Practices, Failure Analysis, Test Equipment
★ 4.7 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issue, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Economic Development, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Hydrology, Economics, Environmental Science, Culture, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations
★ 4.7 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science
★ 4.7 (220) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Environment, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Environmental Science, Mechanics
★ 4.9 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies
★ 4.8 (606) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research
★ 4.7 (230) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Physical Science, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry
★ 4.7 (351) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Ancient History, World History, Microbiology
★ 4.8 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability
★ 4.8 (307) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Physics, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation
★ 4.7 (414) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Environment, Biology, Water Resources, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Accident Prevention, Water Resource Management, Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Life Sciences, Physiology, World History
★ 4.9 (2.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Research, Laboratory Experience
★ 4.8 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months