Paleontology courses can help you learn fossil identification, geological mapping, evolutionary biology, and the history of life on Earth. You can build skills in data analysis, fieldwork techniques, and the use of scientific methods to interpret findings. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping fossil sites, 3D modeling for reconstructing ancient organisms, and lab equipment for analyzing samples, all of which enhance your understanding of past ecosystems and the processes that shaped them.

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Geometry, Differential Equations, Scientific Methods, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Research, Science and Research, Spatial Analysis, Data Analysis, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, General Mathematics, Mechanics, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry
★ 4.7 (320) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dental Informatics, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Microbiology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods
★ 4.7 (477) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Petroleum Industry, Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis
★ 4.9 (542) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Sociology
★ 4.6 (533) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Environmental Monitoring, Demography, Case Studies, Experimentation
★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Environment, Scientific Methods
★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation
★ 4.8 (22) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months