Environmental Science Courses and Certifications

Water in the Western United States

27 ratings at Coursera

This course combines an overview of the science behind water and climate in the Western United States with a survey of the major legal, political, and cultural issues focused on this precious resource.

• Coursera
• 24 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Slope Engineering

66 ratings at Coursera

This course aims at studying the cause of landslides from the slope engineering perspective. Analysis and methods for determining slope stability are presented. Slope failure cases in Hong Kong are also studied.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Primate Conservation

52 ratings at Coursera

Explore global primate conservation, threats to species survival, and strategies for protecting our closest evolutionary relatives across diverse habitats and regions.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Intro to the Arctic

39 ratings at Coursera

Explore Arctic geography, peoples, history, and environment. Learn about climate, ocean, sea ice, lands, and rapid changes. Gain insights into this unique region's physical features and environmental processes.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The North Awakens

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore the changing Arctic's economic and strategic importance, covering governance, marine use, resource exploration, and impacts on northern peoples. Gain insights into recent Arctic developments and their global implications.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

University of Arizona

Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

145 ratings at Coursera

Explore Earth's systems, climate change, and future challenges through Biosphere 2 research. Gain insights on ecosystems, water cycles, space exploration, and sustainable solutions for our planet's future.

• Coursera
• 1 day 4 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Arctic Development

68 ratings at Coursera

Explore Arctic resource management, community planning, and development strategies across diverse regions, examining climate change impacts and adaptations in northern communities.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

81 ratings at Coursera

Develop analytical skills to address complex water and sanitation challenges in developing countries. Explore political, economic, social, and technical dimensions of policy interventions used by donors, governments, and utilities.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

University of Alberta;  UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Arctic Peoples and Cultures

61 ratings at Coursera

Explore Arctic peoples, cultures, and challenges through diverse perspectives. Gain insights into indigenous communities, climate change impacts, and sustainable development in the circumpolar region.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ecosystems of California

55 ratings at Coursera

Explore California's diverse ecosystems, their dynamics, and human impacts. Gain skills in scientific observation, data collection, and natural history while studying marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels

27 ratings at Coursera

Explore ash-related challenges in sustainable fuel utilization, covering fuel characterization, ash behavior, corrosion, and mitigation strategies for energy systems.

• Coursera
• 2 days 20 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Wetland Science and Conservation

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore wetland science from ecological principles to conservation strategies, developing skills in delineation, mitigation, and policy analysis while examining real-world applications for sustainable wetland management.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 6 courses

Career Certificate

Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

18 ratings at Coursera

Master wetland science from identification to conservation, developing practical skills in delineation and sustainable restoration while gaining industry insights for professional application.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice

Explore environmental challenges, health impacts, and sustainable development policies through risk assessment, climate change, pollution, disasters, and governance frameworks.

• Coursera
• 1 day 9 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

GACE Middle Grades Science (014): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive preparation for GACE Middle Grades Science exam, covering scientific concepts, inquiry, technology, physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and astronomy through bite-sized lessons and quizzes.

• Study.com
• 47 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course