Environmental science courses can help you learn about ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change, and environmental policy. You can build skills in data analysis, field research techniques, and environmental impact assessments. Many courses introduce tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping and analyzing environmental data, as well as statistical software for interpreting research findings. You'll also explore methods for sustainable resource management and strategies for addressing environmental challenges.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, Climate Change Adaptation, Literacy, English Language, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Grammar, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Peer Review, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data Collection, Model Deployment, Business Analysis, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Data Science, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Python Programming
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Pandas (Python Package), Data Presentation, Web Scraping, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Analytical Chemistry, Safety Assurance, Materials science, Product Testing, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Product Development, Systems Of Measurement, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Electric Power Systems, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Economics, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Probability, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Informed Consent, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis, Social Studies, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Reliability, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Intensive Care Unit, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Text Mining, Clinical Informatics, R Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistics, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months