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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Cleanliness, First Aid, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Emergency, Hand Hygiene, Emergency Response, Infection Control, Vital Signs, Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Life Support, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Decision Making, Airway Management, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment

    ā˜… 4.8 (18) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 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

    ā˜… 4.9 (198) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESCP Business School

    Comprendre l'Ʃcologie, pour une Ʃconomie innovante

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Science, Sustainable Business, Oil and Gas, Environment and Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Public Health, Innovation, Governance

    ā˜… 4.6 (324) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Governance, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Finance

    ā˜… 4.7 (479) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Timelines, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Physics

    ā˜… 4.7 (441) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

    ā˜… 4.7 (330) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    ā˜… 4.8 (309) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 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

    ā˜… 4.8 (8) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

    ā˜… 4.7 (608) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 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

    ā˜… 4.7 (2.5K) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

    ā˜… 5 (8) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Sustainable Development, Human Development, Culture, Community Organizing, Life Sciences, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Physical Science, Biology, Systems Thinking, Education and Training, Creativity

    ā˜… 4.8 (164) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies:Ā University of Colorado System
  • Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad:Ā Universidad Austral
  • Comprendre l'Ć©cologie, pour une Ć©conomie innovante:Ā ESCP Business School
  • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation:Ā Lund University
  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life:Ā Yale University
  • Evolution: A Course for Educators:Ā American Museum of Natural History
  • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry:Ā Case Western Reserve University
  • Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint:Ā Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia:Ā Lund University
  • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities:Ā Lund University

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