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.

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

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Thermal Management, Calculus, Mechanics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, Art History, World History, Anthropology, Writing, Cultural Diversity, Timelines, Language Competency, Political Sciences, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computational Logic, Package and Software Management, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Experimentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Jordan University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Patient Positioning, Neurology, Physical Therapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biostatistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Anthropology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Radiology, Surgery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months