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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


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Economics, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Global Trends for Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, Economics, Business Economics, Governance

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    Airbus Beyond

    Supply Chain Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain, Environmental Regulations, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Logistics Management, Environmental Monitoring, Logistics, Environmental Policy, Governance

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    Goldman Sachs

    Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Goal Setting, Peer Review, Innovation, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    International Organizations for Interpreters

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, European History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Intercultural Competence, Governance

    4.7
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Liberal Arts, Literacy, World History, Performing Arts

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Building Design, Risk Management, Property Maintenance, Emergency Response

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    University of Alberta

    21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Innovation, Supply Chain, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Una aproximación a la química del carbono

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9
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    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

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    University of Geneva

    Gestion et Politique de l'eau

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Governance, Conflict Management, Environmental Laws, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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    University of Western Australia

    Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Patient Evaluation

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

  • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania
  • Supply Chain Sustainability: Airbus Beyond
  • Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • International Organizations for Interpreters: University of Geneva
  • Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”): University of Pennsylvania
  • The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment: University of Maryland, College Park
  • 21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?: University of Alberta
  • Una aproximación a la química del carbono: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University

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