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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Monitoring, Systems Thinking, Scientific Methods, Simulations, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      450 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Fundamentals of GIS

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Mapping, File Management, Data Management, Data Import/Export

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Copenhagen

      Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Issue, Respiration, Environment Health And Safety, Sanitation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Mitigation, Vulnerability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Chemicals and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Epidemiology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Environmental Policy, Environment, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Medical Science and Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      American Museum of Natural History

      Marine Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Science and Research, Environmental Monitoring, Research, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      484 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainability Consulting

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Consulting, Business Consulting, Environmental Management Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment, Technical Consulting, Analysis, Technical Standard

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Pollution Prevention, Hospitality, Economic Development, Infectious Diseases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Principles of Sustainable Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Finance, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Asset Management, Economic Development, Investment Management, Governance, Environmental Policy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rice University

      Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Water Resources, Engineering Analysis, Environmental Resource Management, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Environment, Physical Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Research, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      506 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      American Museum of Natural History

      The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Risk Control, Geographic Information Systems, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Geospatial Information and Technology, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Environmental Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Initiative and Leadership, Community Organizing, Leadership, Environmental Issue, Personal Development, Environment and Resource Management, Visionary, Innovation, Decision Making, Social Justice, Empowerment, Collaboration, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • Fundamentals of GIS: University of California, Davis
    • Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health: University of Copenhagen
    • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History
    • Sustainability Consulting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health: University of Copenhagen
    • Principles of Sustainable Finance : Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications: Rice University

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