Paleontology courses can help you learn fossil identification, geological mapping, evolutionary biology, and the history of life on Earth. You can build skills in data analysis, fieldwork techniques, and the use of scientific methods to interpret findings. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping fossil sites, 3D modeling for reconstructing ancient organisms, and lab equipment for analyzing samples, all of which enhance your understanding of past ecosystems and the processes that shaped them.

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

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dental Informatics, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Assessment
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry
★ 4.7 (305) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials
★ 4.8 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, European History, Mathematics Education
★ 4.7 (579) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods
★ 4.8 (358) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Physics, Scientific Methods, Microbiology
★ 4.9 (525) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, grep, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Management, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Bash (Scripting Language), Big Data, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Bed Management, Data Pipelines, Life Sciences, Text Mining
★ 4 (570) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
★ 4.7 (330) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Peer Review, Public Affairs, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.7 (256) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation
★ 4.8 (170) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Case Studies, Public History, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Culture, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Environment
★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months