Paleontology Courses
Paleontology courses can help you learn fossil identification, geological mapping, evolutionary biology, and the history of life on Earth. You can build skills in data analysis, fieldwork techniques, and the use of scientific methods to interpret findings. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping fossil sites, 3D modeling for reconstructing ancient organisms, and lab equipment for analyzing samples, all of which enhance your understanding of past ecosystems and the processes that shaped them.
Popular Paleontology Courses and Certifications
Status: PreviewUniversity of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Global Positioning Systems, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations
Status: PreviewAmerican Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development
Status: PreviewAmerican Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology
Status: PreviewThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Color Theory, Scientific Methods, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physiology, Thermal Management, Psychology
Status: PreviewUniversity of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry
Status: PreviewThe University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Chemistry
Status: PreviewUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anthropology, World History, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Climate Change Adaptation, Scientific Methods, Chemistry
Status: PreviewUniversity of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Economic Development
Status: Free TrialDartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Exercise Science, Anatomy, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Anthropology, Spatial Data Analysis, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Timelines, 3D Assets, Infographics
Status: PreviewThe University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Scientific Visualization
Status: FreePrinceton University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular paleontology courses
- Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space:Â University of Arizona
- Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation:Â American Museum of Natural History
- The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology:Â University of Colorado Boulder
- The Science of Stem Cells:Â American Museum of Natural History
- The Science of Gastronomy:Â The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes:Â University of Manchester
- Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life:Â The University of Edinburgh
- Emergence of Life:Â University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Big History - From the Big Bang until Today:Â University of Amsterdam
- Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism:Â Dartmouth College
