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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


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    L&T EduTech

    Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Transportation Operations, Traffic Flow Optimization, Environmental Monitoring, Estimation, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies

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    Yale University

    Indigenous Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sustainable Systems, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Quantitative Research, Environmental Issue, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Analysis, Social Impact, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applied Sustainability Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Cost Reduction, Systems Of Measurement

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Environmental Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Initiative and Leadership, Community Organizing, Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Leadership Development, Environmental Issue, Personal Development, Visionary, Innovation, Decision Making, Empowerment, Collaboration, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Educación sobre el cambio climático

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Hydrology, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Interactive Learning, Environmental Issue, Health Education, Land Management, Environmental Science, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Community Development, Teaching, Natural Resource Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Policy, Health Equity, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Litigation and Civil Justice, Environmental Regulations, Community Organizing, Community and Social Work, Natural Resource Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Advocacy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Risk Management, Hazard Analysis, Project Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Mitigation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Disaster Recovery, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Contingency Planning, Governance, Resilience, Environment

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    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Resource and Waste Management in Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Building Codes, HVAC, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Water Resources, Construction, Stormwater Management, Building Design, Construction Management, Water Quality

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Land Management, Social Impact, Community Development, World History, Team Collaboration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Our Energy Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Oil and Gas, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Petroleum Industry, Social Studies, Environmental Science

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation: L&T EduTech
  • Indigenous Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Applied Sustainability Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Environmental Leadership: Duke University
  • Educación sobre el cambio climático: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Environmental Justice: University of Michigan
  • Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Resource and Waste Management in Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Discovering the Basics of Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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