Ecosystems Courses and Certifications

Introduction to ecosystems

3 ratings at OpenLearn

If we don't grasp why ecosystems function, it becomes harder to determine possible reasons for when they don't, and makes it difficult to identify possible environmental threats to humans. In this ...

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Role of Ecosystems in Mitigating Climate Extremes

1 review

Explore how natural ecosystems serve as powerful buffers against climate extremes, reducing environmental risks and enhancing resilience through biological processes.

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

Institut Henri Poincaré

New Perspectives on the Emergence of Multiple Equilibria in Large Highly Interacting Ecosystems

Explore new insights on multiple equilibria emergence in large, highly interactive ecosystems, focusing on theoretical advancements and practical implications.

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

As above, so below: An introduction to soils, ecosystems and livelihoods in the Tropics

The tropics are as beautiful and diverse below-ground as they are above-ground. Learn how to use knowledge about the natural variability in soil properties for the sustainable management of ecosystems and farms.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Tropical coastal ecosystems

7 reviews

Take the challenge and understand problems and solutions to managing tropical coastal ecosystems.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introducing the environment: Ecology and ecosystems

49 ratings at OpenLearn

What is ecology and why is it important to our understanding of the world around us? This free course, Introducing the environment: Ecology and ecosystems, looks at how we can study ecosystems to ...

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

Corporate Innovation: Strategies for Leveraging Ecosystems

Unlock strategies to build innovation cultures, engage stakeholders, and develop tailored frameworks for organizational transformation and entrepreneurial growth.

• GetSmarter
• 6 weeks, 7 hours a week
• 6th May, 2026
• Paid Course

Energy and Matter Flow in Ecosystems - Lecture 30

Explore energy and matter flow in ecosystems, from producers to consumers, and learn about biogeochemical cycles of vital compounds like carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in this comprehensive lecture.

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

Healthcare Ecosystems and Communication: Strategies to Examine Information

Explore health information ecosystems, learn to identify credible sources, counter misinformation, and develop strategies for effective communication in challenging healthcare conversations.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Dinosaur Ecosystems | 恐龙的生态系统 | Los Ecosistemas de los Dinosaurios

3 reviews

Explore el fascinante mundo de los dinosaurios y sus ecosistemas a través de fósiles, reconstrucciones y expertos internacionales. Descubra la biología, evolución y extinción de diversas especies en un viaje paleontológico único.

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

Code Sync

A Blueprint for Intuitive Internal Elixir Ecosystems

Discover how to create an intuitive internal Elixir ecosystem by self-hosting package repositories, documentation, and Livebook. Learn to improve code sharing and discovery within your company.

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

University of Cape Town;  Global Environment Facility (GEF);  IW:LEARN;  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA);  United Nations Development Programme;  United Nations Environment Programme;  UNESCO-IOC

Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

312 ratings at Coursera

Explore ecosystem-based management of Large Marine Ecosystems, covering assessment tools, implementation strategies, and global case studies for sustainable ocean development.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Urban Wilderness Preservation

2 reviews

Descubre la sorprendente biodiversidad urbana y aprende sobre ecosistemas en áreas silvestres cercanas a las ciudades. Explora la importancia de preservar estos hábitats para la supervivencia de diversas especies de fauna y flora.

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

Comparative Canopy Biology and the Structure of Ecosystems

Explore the emerging field of comparative canopy biology, its challenges, and potential for understanding ecosystem structures across various biological communities, from forest canopies to periphyton.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Society for Experimental Biology

The Effect of Increasing Temperature on Crop Photosynthesis - From Enzymes to Ecosystems

Explore the impact of rising temperatures on crop photosynthesis across multiple scales, from enzymatic processes to ecosystem-wide effects, with insights from cutting-edge research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video