Paleontology courses can help you learn fossil identification, geological mapping, evolutionary biology, and the history of life on Earth. You can build skills in data analysis, fieldwork techniques, and the use of scientific methods to interpret findings. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping fossil sites, 3D modeling for reconstructing ancient organisms, and lab equipment for analyzing samples, all of which enhance your understanding of past ecosystems and the processes that shaped them.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Petroleum Industry, Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Science and Research, Anthropology, Biology, World History, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Deductive Reasoning, Physics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Life Sciences, Environmental Monitoring, Demography, Community Development, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Experimentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Peer Review, Public Affairs, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Physiology, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, File I/O, Computational Logic, Data Import/Export, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Laboratory Research, Human Development, Exercise Science, Taxonomy, Child Development, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Childbirth, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health, Infectious Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Human Development, Environment, Culture, Molecular Biology, Natural Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Health Technology, Digital Transformation, Medical Imaging, Health Care, Computer-Aided Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months