Water Resources

Water Resources refers to the study and management of water in its various forms, including its role in the environment, its use in agriculture, its impact on human health, and its availability for future generations. Coursera's Water Resources catalogue gives you an in-depth understanding of issues related to water resources globally. You'll learn about the science behind the hydrological cycle, principles of water management and conservation, techniques for improving water quality, and the role of policy and governance in ensuring sustainable water use. Expand your knowledge on waterborne diseases, flood and drought management, irrigation techniques, and much more. This skill will equip you to contribute effectively to the critical field of water resource management in various sectors like environmental science, policy-making, agriculture, and civil engineering.
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    University of Alberta

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Hydrology, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Water Resources, Environmental Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    500 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environment Health And Safety, Natural Resource Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Stormwater Management, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Architectural Design, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Environmental Issue

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    75 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Climate Change Mitigation, Biology, Teaching

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Water Quality, Research, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Vulnerability, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Risk Management, Sanitation, Hazard Analysis, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Epidemiology, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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