Climate Science Courses and Certifications

Frontiers of Science: Climate & Us

24 ratings

The Earth’s temperature is determined by a balance between incoming energy and outgoing energy, which is affected by many factors, including sunspots, astronomical cycles, and greenhouse gasses. In th

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

8 ratings

Learn the physics behind global warming: build simple energy-balance and greenhouse models, trace feedbacks and the carbon cycle, and weigh impacts and mitigation options.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Climate Science for Everyone

29 ratings at Coursera

Learn the physical science of climate change: evidence of a warming planet, Earth's energy balance, carbon dioxide, methane and aerosol drivers, and future emission scenarios.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Climate Change: The Science

2 ratings

Master the basics of climate science so you can better understand the news, evaluate scientific evidence, and explain global warming to anyone.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Climate Change: The Science Behind the Crisis - Part 1

6 ratings at edX

In this course, we will take a journey from the Sun to the Sea to understand the science behind our changing climate. Are the present-day changes in our global climate really linked to our human activ

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate Change: The Science and Global Impact

47 ratings at edX

We need to understand the science behind global warming to avoid the most damaging and irreversible climate change impacts on people and planet.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate Change: The Science Behind the Crisis - Part 2

In this course we will take a journey from the Sun to the Sea to understand the science behind our changing climate. Are the present-day changes in our global climate really linked to our human activi

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Climate Change. The Science Behind the Crisis

Explore the science behind the climate crisis: past ice ages, solar variability, Earth's energy balance, clouds, oceans, cryosphere, volcanoes, computer climate projections, and possible solutions.

• edX
• 13 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $340.00
• 2 courses

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Climate Science Basics - Weather vs. Climate

Understand the fundamental differences between weather and climate in this introductory exploration of climate science basics.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Climate and Environmental Protection

8 ratings

Explore how Arctic ecosystems, climate mechanisms, biodiversity, and biogeochemical cycles shape global climate change.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• Available until Oct 30, 2026
• Free Online Course

Introduction to the Arctic: Climate

521 ratings at Coursera

Explore why the circumpolar North is cold and ice-covered: atmospheric and ocean circulation, sea ice, glaciers, permafrost, and the implications of present-day Arctic climate change.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore the Arctic through the MOSAiC drifting expedition: atmospheric energy budget, ocean circulation, sea ice formation, polar ecosystems, and how field data sharpens climate model projections.

• Coursera
• 7 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Global Warming Science

1 rating

Learn about the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the earth’s climate system.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Understanding Climate

1499 ratings at Udemy

Brush up concepts and learn tools, analysis and applications

• Udemy
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Online Learning Campus - World Bank Group

From Climate Science to Action

480 ratings at Coursera

Examine scientific evidence for climate change, regional and sectoral impacts, and mitigation, adaptation and resilience strategies, using a Carbon Footprint Tracker and NDC platform to plan personal action.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course