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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


  • L

    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Design, Land Development, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Leeds

    Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Taxonomy, Natural Resource Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, electromagnetics, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Biology, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Christianity & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Social Impact, World History, European History, Liberal Arts, Community Development, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy

    ★ 4.2 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Women in environmental biology

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Science and Research

    ★ 4.5 (138) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability

    ★ 4.8 (301) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Hazard Analysis, Civil Law, Risk Control, Water Quality, Lawsuits, Water Resource Management, Litigation and Civil Justice, Court Systems

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Edible Insects

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • L

    Lund University

    Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving

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

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  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research

    ★ 4.7 (230) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • Y

    Yale University

    East Asian Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Cultural Sensitivity, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Systems, Nutrition Education, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Human Development, Trend Analysis, Economic Development

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

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Public Policies, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

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

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

  • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities: Lund University
  • Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar: University of Leeds
  • Christianity & Ecology: Yale University
  • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Edible Insects: National Taiwan University
  • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University
  • The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University

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