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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


  • 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

  • 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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Criterios ASG: Ambientales, Sociales y de Gobernanza

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Sustainability Standards, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation

    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
    ·
    668 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Sustainable Business, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Policy, Culture Transformation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environment, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Health Disparities, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Sanitation, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Hygiene, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Radiation Protection, Water Quality, Epidemiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    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, Social Impact, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    108 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Environmental Management & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Issue, Environmental Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Case Studies, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    427 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Green Building Assessment & Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Construction Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Development, Construction, Building Design, Environmental Issue, Project Management, Environment and Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Environmental Studies courses

  • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
  • Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals: Arizona State University
  • Criterios ASG: Ambientales, Sociales y de Gobernanza: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Sustainable Agricultural Land Management: University of Florida
  • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
  • Hazardous Waste Management: L&T EduTech
  • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Educación sobre el cambio climático: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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