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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Microbiology, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Health Equity, Environmental Laws, Legal Proceedings, Environmental Regulations, Community and Social Work, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Advocacy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Research, Collaboration, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Zurich
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Climate Change Adaptation, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategies, Product Design, Design Thinking, Market Research, Business Development, Value Propositions, Innovation, Communication Strategies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks