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.

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Human Development, Environment, Culture, Molecular Biology, Natural Resource Management
★ 4.6 (170) · Beginner · 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

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, Environment, Biology, Hydrology
★ 4.8 (814) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Corporate Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Resource Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, International Relations, Dependency Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.2 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Construction Engineering, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Construction, Construction Management, ArcGIS, Relational Databases, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Civil and Architectural Engineering, Global Positioning Systems, Data Mapping, Building Information Modeling, Survey Creation, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments
★ 4.3 (75) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Pollution Prevention, Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Nutrition Education
★ 4.7 (458) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Finite Element Methods, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mathematical Software, Engineering Practices, Environmental Monitoring, Safety Standards, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Laboratory Testing
★ 4.8 (9) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry
★ 4.7 (308) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Microbiology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Scientific Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Data Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Process Development, Environmental Science, Image Analysis, Environment, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Graphic and Visual Design, Spatial Data Analysis, Design Elements And Principles, Generative AI, Color Theory, AI Workflows, Usability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months