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Environmental Science Courses

Environmental science courses can help you learn about ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change, and environmental policy. You can build skills in data analysis, field research techniques, and environmental impact assessments. Many courses introduce tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping and analyzing environmental data, as well as statistical software for interpreting research findings. You'll also explore methods for sustainable resource management and strategies for addressing environmental challenges.

Popular Environmental Science Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry, Applied Machine Learning, Markov Model

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    231 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Derivatives

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    192 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Climate Change Programs, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environment, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Data Wrangling, Data Infrastructure, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Classification Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    400 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Hardening, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Architecture Review, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptographic Protocols, Microarchitecture, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Functional Design, Emerging Technologies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    693 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Water in the Western United States

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Water Quality, Case Studies, Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Social Studies, Environmental Laws, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Biochemical Assays, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Chemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    292 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Overview of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    461 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Algebra, Numerical Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    190 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Rust Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Jenkins, Application Deployment, DevOps, LLM Application, Continuous Integration, Hugging Face, Unit Testing, Large Language Modeling, Test Case, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    299 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Secure Coding Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Cryptography, Authentications, Exploit development, Encryption, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Application Security, Software Design, C and C++, Linux Administration, System Design and Implementation, Java, Programming Principles, Cybersecurity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    609 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, R (Software), Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Storyboarding, Data Science, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    452 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares: Johns Hopkins University
  • Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry: University of Florida
  • Big Data - Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
  • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Water in the Western United States: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
  • Overview of Data Visualization: Coursera
  • Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Rust Programming: Duke University

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