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Evolution Courses

Evolution courses can help you learn about natural selection, genetic variation, speciation, and evolutionary history. You can build skills in analyzing evolutionary patterns, understanding ecological interactions, and applying evolutionary concepts to contemporary issues like conservation and climate change. Many courses introduce tools such as phylogenetic trees and statistical software for analyzing genetic data, which help you visualize relationships among species and interpret evolutionary trends.


Popular Evolution Courses and Certifications


  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Development Across the Lifespan

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Personal Development, Culture, Mental Health, Prenatal Care, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Kotter

    The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Studies, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning, Neurology

    ★ 4.6 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Manchester

    Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.7 (472) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Environmental Issue, Biochemistry, Environment, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.7 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Simulations, Process Modeling, Differential Equations, Biochemistry, Numerical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Hydrology, Ancient History, Environmental Science, Timelines, World History, Life Sciences, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Florida

    The Meat We Eat

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Cooking, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainability Standards, Nutrition and Diet, Production Process, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing Processes, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (210) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Life Sciences, Environmental Monitoring, Demography, Community Development, Case Studies, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Persistence, Personal Development, Resilience, Habit Formation, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

    ★ 4.7 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Materials science, Chemistry, General Mathematics, Art History, Architecture and Construction, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Architectural Design, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology

    ★ 3.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Transformation, Memory Management, Microbiology

    ★ 4.6 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular evolution courses

  • Development Across the Lifespan: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins: University of California San Diego
  • The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change: Kotter
  • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
  • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Meat We Eat: University of Florida
  • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
  • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder

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