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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


  • 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
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    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    608 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Programs, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment, Education and Training, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Thinking, Student Engagement, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    330 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Education on climate change: water and soil

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Land Management, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Studies, Biology, Teaching, Community Development, Nutrition and Diet

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Land Management, Hydrology, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Environmental Policy, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Environment, Sustainable Development, Instructional Strategies, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Community Organizing, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Biology, Collaboration, Cooperation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    198 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Edible Insects

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Campus BBVA

    The ABC of sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Health Equity, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Finance, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    237 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education: sustainable environments

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Sustainable Systems, Health Disparities, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environment Health And Safety, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Mitigation, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Policy, Health Equity, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Litigation and Civil Justice, Environmental Regulations, Community Organizing, Community and Social Work, Natural Resource Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Advocacy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Collaboration

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ecology courses

  • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities: Lund University
  • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University
  • Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Education on climate change: water and soil: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad: Universidad Austral
  • Edible Insects: National Taiwan University
  • The ABC of sustainability : Campus BBVA
  • Climate change education: sustainable environments: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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