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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Creativity, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Anthropology, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Timelines, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months