Ecology courses can help you learn about ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation strategies, and the impacts of climate change. You can build skills in data analysis, field research techniques, and environmental policy evaluation. Many courses introduce tools such as GIS software for mapping habitats, statistical programs for analyzing ecological data, and modeling software to simulate environmental changes.

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
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 (427) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Microbiology
★ 4.9 (525) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Ancient History, World History, Microbiology
★ 4.7 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Biology
★ 4.8 (315) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Life Sciences, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Ancient History
★ 4.7 (55) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Data Sharing, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Biology, Storytelling, Life Sciences
★ 4.7 (209) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

École normale supérieure
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Governance, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Accounting, Project Finance, Environmental Policy, General Finance, Finance, Advocacy, Economics, Lobbying, Cost Benefit Analysis
★ 4.8 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Environment and Resource Management, Spatial Data Analysis, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.8 (742) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Natural Resource Management, Epidemiology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Systems, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Climate Change Adaptation, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Data Collection
★ 4.7 (367) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Public History
★ 4.8 (139) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Solution Design, Sustainable Design, Creative Thinking, Systems Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Development, Biotechnology, Creativity, Biology, Communication, Empathy
★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Khalifa University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Accident Reporting, Fire And Life Safety, Accident Prevention, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Regulations, Safety Assurance, Health And Safety Standards, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Laws, Environmental Resource Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Risk Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Engineering Management, Engineering
★ 4.7 (236) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months