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Environmental Science Courses

Environmental science courses can help you learn about ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change, and environmental policy. You can build skills in data analysis, field research techniques, and environmental impact assessments. Many courses introduce tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping and analyzing environmental data, as well as statistical software for interpreting research findings. You'll also explore methods for sustainable resource management and strategies for addressing environmental challenges.

Popular Environmental Science Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to R Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Jupyter, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    615 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Calculus, Estimation, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Scrum Master Training

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Acceptance Testing, Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Rmarkdown, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, R (Software), Ggplot2, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, SQL, Data Quality, Data Collection, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.1K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Design, Land Development, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Data Store, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Theory, Algorithms, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Application Technologies and Django

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Command-Line Interface, Web Servers, Web Development, SQL, Database Management, Python Programming, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Process Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Numerical Analysis, Vibrations, Statistical Methods, Differential Equations, Physics, Integral Calculus, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Materials science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Text Mining, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Probability Distribution, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Train ML Models

    Skills you'll gain: Random Forest Algorithm, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Geospatial Mapping, Predictive Modeling, Image Analysis, Verification And Validation, Data Science, Environmental Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to R Programming for Data Science: IBM
  • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Introduction to Scrum Master Training: LearnQuest
  • Google Data Analytics (PT): Google
  • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities: Lund University
  • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • Web Application Technologies and Django: University of Michigan
  • Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems: University of Michigan
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder

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