Oceanography courses can help you learn about marine ecosystems, ocean currents, and the impact of climate change on oceans. You can build skills in data collection, analysis of oceanographic data, and understanding marine biodiversity. Many courses introduce tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies, that support mapping ocean features and monitoring environmental changes. Additionally, you may explore methods for conducting field research and using statistical software to interpret ocean data.

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Physics, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Hydrology, Microbiology
Mixed · 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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environment, Water Resources, Environmental Issue, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Policy Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Human Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Science, Environmental Management Systems, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Pollution Prevention, Systems Thinking, Biology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Community Development, Mitigation, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Safety Training, Emergency Response, Public Safety and National Security, Environmental Monitoring, Hazard Analysis, Security Awareness, World History, Education and Training, Network Monitoring, Community Development, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Thermal Management, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Vibrations, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis, electromagnetics, Experimentation, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Problem Solving, Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Research, Software Development, Critical Thinking
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Application Security, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Probability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months