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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


  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Architecture, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Design, Environmental Science, Materials science, Health Disparities, Risk Analysis, Endocrinology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Data Literacy, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Descriptive Statistics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    532 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • 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
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Programs, Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Land Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Health Disparities, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Polar Peril

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Hydrology, Scientific Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable Cities Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Water Sustainability, Land Management, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Land Development, Mitigation, Case Studies, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Women in environmental biology

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Science and Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    138 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • 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

  • E

    ESCP Business School

    Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie 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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    324 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral
  • Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Christianity & Ecology: Yale University
  • Climate change education: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • South Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Polar Peril: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sustainable Cities Case Studies: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • The ABC of sustainability : Campus BBVA

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