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Earth Sciences Courses

Earth Sciences courses can help you learn about geological processes, climate systems, oceanography, and atmospheric dynamics. You can build skills in data analysis, fieldwork techniques, and environmental impact assessments. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping, remote sensing technologies for data collection, and modeling software to simulate environmental changes.


Popular Earth Sciences Courses and Certifications


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    Huddersfield Sandbox

    Creating Ethical Media and Journalism

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Research, Content Creation, Cultural Diversity, Responsible AI, Diversity Awareness

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    Universidades AnƔhuac

    Colaboración intergeneracional en las organizaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Collaboration, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Active Listening, Knowledge Transfer, Communication, Employee Retention, Presentations

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

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    University of California San Diego

    Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 2

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Transportation Operations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Social Sciences, Art History, Pedagogy, Liberal Arts, Social Impact, Public Policies, Community Development, Sociology, Creativity, Culture, Case Studies

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    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Cybercrime

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Exploitation techniques, Culture, Psychology, Survey Creation, Research

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Macroeconomic Financial Accounts Course 2

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Financial Systems, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Governmental Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, International Finance, Data Analysis, Economics, Fiscal Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Financial Management, Quantitative Research, Public Administration, Behavioral Economics, Balance Sheet, International Relations, Data Import/Export

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Science

    Skills you'll gain: Open Mindset, Curiosity, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Child Development, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of North Texas

    Contemporary Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Experimentation

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    University of Alberta

    Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Anthropology, Physiology, Microbiology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Natural Resource Management, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Marco de PolĆ­tica Ambiental y Social del BID

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment Health And Safety, Corporate Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Land Management, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Community Development, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular earth sciences courses

  • Creating Ethical Media and Journalism:Ā Huddersfield Sandbox
  • Colaboración intergeneracional en las organizaciones:Ā Universidades AnĆ”huac
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 2:Ā University of California San Diego
  • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy:Ā Duke University
  • Cybercrime:Ā Royal Holloway, University of London
  • Macroeconomic Financial Accounts Course 2:Ā Sapienza University of Rome
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1:Ā The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Intellectual Humility: Science:Ā The University of Edinburgh
  • Contemporary Biology :Ā University of North Texas

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