Environmental Science Courses and Certifications

Principios ecológicos para la comprensión de la sostenibilidad ambiental

Tendencias de la Ecología y la Conservación de la Biodiversidad para generar acción colectiva desde el conocimiento técnico y científico.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Hábitos de consumo sostenible: Motor de innovación

Aumentar la consciencia sobre sus estilos de vida y hábitos de consumo, y aprovechar esto para volverse más innovadores en lo que hacen.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Water: Addressing the Global Crisis

7 ratings at edX

We are living in a water stressed world. It is a global crisis and therefore we must act now! What can we do to save the planet and ensure availability of water for all by 2030?

• edX
• 9 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Synthetic Aperture Radar: Hazards

5 ratings at edX

Learn to use Synthetic Aperture Radar for disaster monitoring, including flood mapping, volcano analysis, and landslide detection. Gain hands-on experience with real-world data and advanced remote sensing techniques.

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

Sensing Planet Earth – From Core to Outer Space

1 rating

Will this year be the hottest year ever? What is the current rate of global sea level rise? How fast is the rain forest disappearing? … Learn about the essential tools for measuring and monitoring our planet.

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

Sensing Planet Earth – Water and Ice

1 rating

Where do we find water on our planet? Should we worry about rising sea levels? Can we predict climate change? Learn how to measure and monitor the Earth’s water and ice masses.

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

Victoria University of Wellington

Antarctica: Life on the Frozen Continent

1 rating

Take a virtual field trip to discover the fascinating wildlife of Antarctica and meet the scientists and artists who live and work on the frozen continent.

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

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science;  University of Maryland

Stakeholder Collaboration: Organizing for Environmental Justice and Equitable Solutions

1 rating

Co-produce outcomes on your environmental projects by effectively engaging and motivating diverse communities to work towards a shared vision founded in environmental goals.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

University of Alberta;  UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Arctic Peoples and Cultures

54 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

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

19 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

17 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

Natural Resources for Sustainable Development

12 ratings at edX

Explore the sustainable development opportunities and challenges in using oil, gas and minerals.

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

Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace

8 ratings at edX

Natural resources and the environment as a vehicle for peace.

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