Biodiversity Courses and Certifications

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Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

281 ratings at Coursera

Explore nature through a biologist's lens, understanding life's diversity, interdependence, origins, and evolution. Gain insights into major living groups, human impact, and our species' future.

• Coursera
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

73 ratings at Coursera

Explore Earth's biodiversity, from microorganisms to complex animals. Learn about characteristics, functions, and evolution of major life groups, their ecological roles, and relevance to humans.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

Explore aeroecology using radar technology to study airborne biodiversity. Learn data interpretation, biomass quantification, and applications in biological research and environmental policy.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Citizen science and global biodiversity

9 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Citizen science and global biodiversity, deals with the importance of biodiversity and explores how anyone can contribute to and be involved in identifying and recording wildlife,...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Why So Many Species? The Factors Affecting Biodiversity

1 review

Explore biodiversity from ecological, economic, evolutionary, and personal perspectives, examining its importance, value, and our relationship with nature.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sustainable Management of Biodiversity

Explore biodiversity science, conservation, and sustainable management. Learn about ecosystem services, genetic resources, threats, and international/national conservation efforts.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Mountains 101

630 reviews

Mountains 101­­ is a broad and integrated overview of the mountain world. This 12-lesson course covers an interdisciplinary field of study focusing on the physical, biological, and human dimensions of mountain places in Alberta, Canada, and around the wo…

• Coursera
• 16 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Youth in Action - Diving into Ocean Biodiversity

1 review

Explore marine biodiversity with Jackson Powell, a marine biologist studying invertebrates. Learn about his research, career path, and the importance of challenging stereotypes in science.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Species, Speciation and Biodiversity - Part II

1 review

Explore the importance of biodiversity in ecosystems, its various levels, and measurement methods in this informative lecture.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unifying the Study of Biodiversity Across Timescales - What a MESS!

Explore a mechanistic model of community assembly that integrates macro-ecology, phylogeography, and macro-evolution to predict biodiversity patterns and infer complex histories of island assembly.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Restoring Earth's Balance: The Critical Role of Biodiversity

Explore biodiversity's crucial role in restoring Earth's balance with insights from a surgeon and wildlife photographer. Gain perspective on conservation efforts and the importance of preserving natural ecosystems.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

The Role of Open Data in Preserving Biodiversity

Explore the crucial role of open data in biodiversity conservation, focusing on comprehensive, interconnected information to inform policy, monitor ecosystems, and predict environmental changes.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Biodiversity and Zoonoses - An Introduction

Explore the link between biodiversity changes and emerging infectious diseases, focusing on ecological and evolutionary aspects of disease transmission and public health implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Education from A to Z - Biodiversity and Cultural Understanding

Exploring biodiversity's role in bridging cultural divides through a biologist's global journey, highlighting the power of plant diversity to foster respect and communication across nations.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Becker Friedman Institute University of Chicago

The Economics of Biodiversity Losses

Explore how biodiversity losses impact human wellbeing through economic analysis and natural experiments, examining the connection between species extinction and ecosystem services.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video