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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


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Resource Management, Water Quality, Environmental Policy, Environment, 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

    Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environment, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Polar Peril

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Hydrology, Scientific Methods

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Business Enterprises

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategies, Product Design, Design Thinking, Market Research, Business Development, Value Propositions, Innovation, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Data Capture, Query Languages, Relational Databases

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Co-Production in Adaptive Environmental Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Team Leadership, Climate Change Adaptation, Team Motivation, Strategic Leadership, Water Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Project Management, Sustainability Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Natural Resource Management, Innovation, Community Outreach, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Regulation: Local to Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Community Development, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens

    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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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Eco-Tech: Exploring IT's Impact on a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Design, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cannabis Environmental Control

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Water Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Environmental Management Systems, Thermal Management, Control Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Electric Power Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Polar Peril: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Co-Production in Adaptive Environmental Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
  • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
  • Wetland Regulation: Local to Global Perspective: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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