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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Climate Change Programs, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Economics, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations
★ 4.7 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, World History, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation, Anthropology
★ 4.2 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History, Political Sciences
★ 4.8 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Microbiology
★ 4.9 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.8 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Sustainable Development, Quantitative Research, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Social Impact, Analysis, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Dealing With Ambiguity
★ 4.5 (108) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Experimentation
★ 4.7 (98) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement
★ 4.7 (476) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Advocacy
★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Biology
★ 4.8 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Health Informatics, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Specimen Collection
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Long Term Care
★ 4.7 (795) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months