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Environmental Studies Courses

Environmental studies courses can help you learn about ecosystem dynamics, climate change impacts, sustainable practices, and environmental policy. You can build skills in data analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), and community engagement strategies. Many courses introduce tools like remote sensing software, environmental modeling applications, and project management platforms, showing how these skills are applied in real-world conservation efforts and sustainability initiatives.

Popular Environmental Studies Courses and Certifications


  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Environment and Resource Management, Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment Health And Safety, Biology, Case Studies, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Community Health

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Florida

    Sustainable Agricultural Land Management

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resources, Land Management, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Science, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    669 reviews

    Beginner · 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Hazardous Waste Management

    Skills you'll gain: Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Environment Health And Safety, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Construction, Radiation Protection, Construction Management, Chemical Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Regulatory Compliance, Environment and Resource Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Drones for Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Data Ethics, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Robotics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Global Positioning Systems, Research, Electronic Components, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Laws, Energy and Utilities, Environment Health And Safety, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health, Pollution Prevention

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainable Development, Data Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Professional Development, Contract Management, Waste Minimization, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Project Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    101 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Adaptability, Biology, Research Reports, Environment, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Infectious Diseases, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    298 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Energy and Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Architecture, Climate Change Mitigation, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Global Environmental Management

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Water Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Stormwater Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Water Quality, Public Works, Land Management, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Waste Minimization, Demography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    307 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Environmental Science: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Sustainable Agricultural Land Management: University of Florida
  • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
  • Hazardous Waste Management: L&T EduTech
  • Drones for Environmental Science: Duke University
  • Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals: Arizona State University
  • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Energy and Environment: Dartmouth College

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