Earth Science Courses and Certifications

AGU

Perspectives and Priorities on Earth and Space Science

Explore perspectives on Earth and space science from NOAA, NASA, USGS, and NSF. Gain insights into satellite data, weather research, fleet operations, and cutting-edge missions like Europa exploration and the Parker Solar Probe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

IIT Guwahati;  NPTEL

Engineering Hydrology

1 review

Explore hydrological processes, analysis, and statistics for water resource management. Gain essential knowledge for advanced studies and engineering applications in hydrology.

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

IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

Geology and Soil Mechanics

1 review

The course prepares the student to be able to make effective learning of basic soil mechanics. The course should have the pre-requisite of mechanics of solids/strength of materials course.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

This program's goal is to provide useful information to local, state and tribal efforts aimed at improving the health of our Nation's waters by protecting and managing their watersheds.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Space Science: The Sun and Its Influence on Earth

1 review

Explore the Sun's impact on Earth, from seasons to weather, and discover planetary phenomena in our solar system and beyond.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Prospecting for Oil and Natural Gas - 10 Minute Take

3 reviews

Explore the fundamentals of oil and natural gas prospecting, from exploration and leasing to reservoir types and property rights in this concise introduction by Diana Gragg.

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

Oceanography: Exploring Earth's Final Wilderness

100 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Probe the ocean depths in this intriguing course that explores what we know about the world's oceans from the tidal zones to the deepest points on the ocean floor.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 19 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

A New History of Life

104 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn the history of life in a dramatic new way with this fascinating course that draws upon biology, earth science, and other disciplines to explain life's mysterious origins.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 17 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Understanding Cultural and Human Geography

77 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

From climate change and population growth to the global economy and geopolitical strife, tackle the world's biggest questions in this one-of-a-kind course.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Stanford Seminar - We Can Restore the Earth's Climate If We Want to -- And We Should

2 reviews

Explore innovative approaches to climate restoration, including natural processes, geoengineering, and methane removal strategies for oceans and atmosphere.

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

Atmospheric Research Infrastructures: Sharing the future of our atmosphere

Air pollution and climate change are two critical issues. In this MOOC, scientists will outline the workflow of atmospheric Research Infrastructures, by exploring ACTRIS, IAGOS and ICOS.

• France Université Numerique
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Practical Geology

51 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Learn about the Earth’s history in a rock, a landscape, or a grain of sand from a seasoned field geologist who covers everything from backyard geology to the world’s most spectacular landforms.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Great Tours: Iceland

52 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with a journey to an unforgettable land of fire and ice—and so much more.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 9 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Perfect Gas Law - Atmospheric Pressure, Density, and Temperature

1 review

Explore the Perfect Gas Law's impact on atmospheric dynamics, including buoyancy, pressure variations, and gas behavior, with applications to weather patterns and environmental phenomena.

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

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