Geology courses can help you learn about rock formation, plate tectonics, mineral identification, and the processes that shape the Earth’s surface. You can build skills in fieldwork techniques, data analysis, and interpreting geological maps. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software, remote sensing technologies, and rock sample analysis equipment, that support applying your knowledge in environmental assessments, natural resource exploration, and understanding geological hazards.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Life Sciences, Taxonomy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Hydrology, Timelines, Life Sciences, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Chemistry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Scientific Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Social Sciences, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Hemodynamics, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Water Quality, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Simulation and Simulation Software
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology, Community Health, Spatial Data Analysis, Land Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Services, Business Development, Environment and Resource Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Thermal Management, Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Corporate Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Resource Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, International Relations, Dependency Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks