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Environmental Studies Courses

Environmental studies courses can help you learn about ecosystem dynamics, climate change impacts, sustainable practices, and environmental policy. You can build skills in data analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), and community engagement strategies. Many courses introduce tools like remote sensing software, environmental modeling applications, and project management platforms, showing how these skills are applied in real-world conservation efforts and sustainability initiatives.


Popular Environmental Studies Courses and Certifications


  • R

    Rice University

    Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Water Quality, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Simulation and Simulation Software

    ★ 4.8 (510) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Public Health, Health Assessment, Policy Development

    ★ 4.9 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Quality of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Land Development, Environment, Environmental Policy, Disaster Recovery, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Zurich

    Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Landscape Architecture, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Land Management, Social Sciences, Pollution Prevention, Community Development, Art History, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Sociology

    ★ 4.7 (192) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Christianity & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Social Impact, World History, European History, Liberal Arts, Community Development, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy

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

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology

    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

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

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Energy and Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Architecture, Climate Change Mitigation, Physics

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Social Impact, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Environment, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Policy Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Petroleum Industry

    ★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Earth Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, International Finance, Investments, Policy Development, Data Literacy, Data Collection

    ★ 4.6 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, electromagnetics, Chemistry

    ★ 4.6 (460) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    South Asian Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Political Sciences, Public Policies, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Forecasting, Mitigation, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular environmental studies courses

  • Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications: Rice University
  • Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice: University of Michigan
  • Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Quality of Life: The University of Tokyo
  • Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition: University of Zurich
  • Christianity & Ecology: Yale University
  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
  • Energy and Environment: Dartmouth College
  • Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Earth Economics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago

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