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: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Social Sciences, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology
★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · 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
★ 4.6 (97) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Timelines
★ 4.9 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry
★ 4.8 (815) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Life Sciences, Taxonomy
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · 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
★ 4.7 (645) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Biological Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations
★ 4.8 (737) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Liberal Arts, European History
★ 4.5 (168) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Decision Support Systems
★ 4.7 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Design, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Political Sciences, Land Management, Waste Minimization, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Governance, Resource Management, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics
★ 4.2 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks