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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Policy Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Resource Management, Case Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Biology, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.8 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (22) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Governance, Case Studies, Socioeconomics

    4.8 stars, 326 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (326) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences

    4.8 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Environment, Water Resources, Environmental Issue, Demography, Water Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Economics

    4.8 stars, 2.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Health Assessment, Public Health, Policy Analysis

    4.9 stars, 98 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Storytelling, Team Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting

    3.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.9 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Drones for Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 100 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (100) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Marine Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research

    4.8 stars, 618 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (618) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Environmental sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Continuous Improvement Process

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Ecosystems of California

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Data Collection, Environmental Resource Management

    4.7 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (55) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Policy

    4.7 stars, 370 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (370) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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