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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.


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Popular Ecology Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science

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    303 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Indigenous Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Land Management, Advocacy, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Marine Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Biochemistry, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Water Quality, Behavioral Health, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    597 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Community Development, Adaptability, Scientific Methods, Action Oriented, Vulnerability, Political Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Storytelling, Team Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Ancient History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Drones for Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Robotics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Data Analysis Software, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Public Health, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Radiation Protection, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Water Quality, Community Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Data Sharing, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Biology, Environment, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Ecosystems of California

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Laboratory Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Health Policy, Personal protective equipment, Risk Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Indigenous Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
  • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Environmental Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions: University of Cape Town
  • Drones for Environmental Science: Duke University
  • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker: Coursera

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