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Ecology Courses

Ecology courses can help you learn about ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation strategies, and the impacts of climate change. You can build skills in data analysis, field research techniques, and environmental policy evaluation. Many courses introduce tools such as GIS software for mapping habitats, statistical programs for analyzing ecological data, and modeling software to simulate environmental changes.

Popular Ecology Courses and Certifications


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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education: sustainable environments

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Sustainable Systems, Health Disparities, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environment Health And Safety, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Mitigation, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Zurich

    Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Landscape Architecture, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Land Management, Social Sciences, Pollution Prevention, Community Development, Art History, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Sociology

    4.7
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Emergence of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, Taxonomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Science and Research, Chemistry

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Business Enterprises

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategies, Enterprise Modeling, Product Design, Design Thinking, Market Research, Business Development, Communication Strategies

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    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Advocacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Regulation: Local to Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Science, Community Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Measurement, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, New Business Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Analysis, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Systems, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Systems Analysis, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning

    4.7
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Mitigation, Public Health, Water Resources, Risk Analysis, Water Sustainability, Epidemiology, Water Quality, Water Resource Management

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Driving engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Environmental Resource Management, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Product Lifecycle Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Process Analysis, Data Literacy, Scenario Testing, Model Optimization, Open Source Technology

    4.4
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Eco-Tech: Exploring IT's Impact on a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment, Sustainable Design, Environmental Science, Business Modeling, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cannabis Environmental Control

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Water Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Environmental Management Systems, Thermal Management, Water Quality, Environmental Monitoring, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ecology courses

  • Climate change education: sustainable environments: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition: University of Zurich
  • Emergence of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
  • Wetland Regulation: Local to Global Perspective: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition: Politecnico di Milano

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