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Ecology Courses

Ecology courses can help you learn about ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation strategies, and the impacts of climate change. You can build skills in data analysis, field research techniques, and environmental policy evaluation. Many courses introduce tools such as GIS software for mapping habitats, statistical programs for analyzing ecological data, and modeling software to simulate environmental changes.

Popular Ecology Courses and Certifications


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    Duke University

    Climate Leadership in Environmental Research

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Outreach, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Leadership, General Science and Research, Research, Science and Research, Critical Thinking

    4.9 stars, 133 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (133) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Food and Our Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

    4.8 stars, 184 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (184) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Law, Water Resources, Water Quality, Economics

    4.8 stars, 3.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Public Health, Community Health

    4.8 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (109) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Environmental Science, Biology, Environment

    4.7 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Christianity & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice

    4.2 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    The Garden Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • Y

    Yale University

    Western Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Water Resources, Social Justice

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Water Sustainability, Water Resources, Quantitative Research, Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Analysis, Dependency Analysis

    4.5 stars, 110 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (110) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Planet Earth...and You!

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Environment, Hazard Analysis

    4.8 stars, 543 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (543) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Anatomy

    4.9 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Policy, Economics, Governance

    4.8 stars, 743 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (743) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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