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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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    The University of Sydney

    Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Writing, Research, Higher Education, Complex Problem Solving

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change Adaptation, Insurance, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Management Systems, Business Risk Management, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Programa Especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos Complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Scope Management, Feasibility Studies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Estimation, Estimation, Requirements Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning, Timelines, Project Design, Crisis Management, Earned Value Management, Problem Management

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    University of Cape Town

    Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Risk Analysis, Due Diligence, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Resource Management, Finance, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Fundraising, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

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    University of Manchester

    Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

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    Duke University

    ESG for All

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Governance, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Social Impact, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research

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    University of Western Australia

    Agriculture, Economics and Nature

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Economics, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Supply And Demand, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics

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    West Virginia University

    Wood Science: Beyond Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Construction

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    Duke University

    Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Interactive Learning

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    Universiteit Leiden

    EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Governance, Program Evaluation, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Collection

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Emerging Technologies

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

  • Critical Thinking Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • ESG and Climate Change: University of Pennsylvania
  • Programa Especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos Complejos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world : University of Cape Town
  • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
  • ESG for All: Duke University
  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Agriculture, Economics and Nature: University of Western Australia
  • Wood Science: Beyond Building: West Virginia University
  • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies: Duke University

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