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.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geostatistics, GIS Software, Global Positioning Systems, Land Development, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Survey Creation, Engineering Calculations, Trigonometry, Systems Of Measurement, Numerical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Experimentation, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Data Literacy, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Data Capture, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Geostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Oil and Gas, Statistical Reporting, Estimation, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, Taxonomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, electromagnetics, Chemistry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Geostatistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Mapping, Augmented Reality, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Systems, Nutrition Education, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Human Development, Trend Analysis, Economic Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Cinematography, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, Graphics Software, 3D Modeling, Post-Production, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Biology, 3D Assets, Anthropology, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Ancient History, Estimation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months