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Environmental Courses

Environmental courses can help you learn about sustainability practices, climate change impacts, ecological conservation, and renewable energy sources. You can build skills in environmental policy analysis, data collection for ecological studies, and community engagement strategies. Many courses introduce tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping environmental data, carbon footprint calculators for assessing sustainability, and modeling software for predicting ecological outcomes.


Popular Environmental Courses and Certifications


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    University of Alberta

    Arctic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Management, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Environment, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
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    Emory University

    Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Store, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Database Systems, SQL, Data Storage, Query Languages, Relational Databases

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Empowerment, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Accounting, Marketing, Communication

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Systems Thinking Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Water Sustainability, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, Experimentation, Research, Data Collection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Hazard Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    General Academic English

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, English Language, Economics, Psychology, Business Management, Environmental Issue, Writing, Vocabulary

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Techniques for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Construction Engineering, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Construction, Construction Management, ArcGIS, Relational Databases, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Civil and Architectural Engineering, Global Positioning Systems, Data Mapping, Building Information Modeling, Survey Creation, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Upper Intermediate B2.1

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, Multilingualism, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Nutrition and Diet, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Vocabulary, Trend Analysis, Environmental Issue, Grammar, Education and Training, Social Impact, Oral Comprehension, Descriptive Statistics, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Wind resources for renewable energies

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Hydraulics, Physical Science, Estimation, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issue, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Geostatistics, Water Resources, Production Process, Process Engineering, Control Systems, Hydraulics, Geospatial Mapping, Process Analysis, Microbiology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Arctic Development: University of Alberta
  • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Systems Thinking Basics: Coursera
  • Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet: University of Arizona
  • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
  • General Academic English: Tsinghua University
  • Geospatial Techniques for Engineers: L&T EduTech
  • English Upper Intermediate B2.1: Università di Napoli Federico II

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