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    Dartmouth College

    Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Electric Power Systems, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Chemistry

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Drones for Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Global Positioning Systems, Research, Data Management, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Global Environmental Management

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Stormwater Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Civil Engineering, Water Quality, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Waste Minimization, Cultural Sensitivity, Climate Change Adaptation

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

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Risk Control, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Legal Proceedings, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    453 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environment, Water Resources, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Engineering, Water Resource Management, Social Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis

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    Khalifa University

    Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Accident Reporting, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fire And Life Safety, Accident Prevention, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Laws, Environmental Resource Management, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Risk Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Engineering Management, Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Environmental Management & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Systems Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    421 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Machine Learning, GitHub

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Oil and Gas, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Public Policies, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
  • Drones for Environmental Science: Duke University
  • Global Environmental Management: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
  • Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Engineering: Khalifa University
  • Environmental Management & Ethics: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Frequently Asked Questions about Environmental Science

Environmental science courses on Coursera offer insights and practical skills to help you understand and address environmental issues:

  • Fundamentals of ecology and environmental biology, including ecosystems, biodiversity, and conservation.
  • Techniques for assessing environmental impact and conducting sustainability audits.
  • Knowledge of environmental policies and legislation, both national and international.
  • Skills in environmental management and planning for sustainable development.
  • Techniques in water resource management, waste management, and pollution control.
  • Understanding of climate change, its impacts, and mitigation strategies.
  • Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other tools for environmental modeling and analysis. ‎

Environmental science courses on Coursera are structured to accommodate learners at various levels:

  • Introductory courses provide a broad overview of environmental science, suitable for those new to the field.
  • Intermediate courses delve deeper into specific environmental issues or methods and are ideal for learners with some background knowledge.
  • Advanced courses cater to professionals or students looking to specialize further, focusing on complex environmental challenges and solutions. ‎

Coursera collaborates with leading universities and organizations to offer a range of credentials in environmental science:

  • Professional certificates that can help you develop your skills and demonstrate your expertise in environmental science.
  • Specialized course certificates that can show your proficiency in particular environmental issues or methodologies.
  • Degree programs and professional qualifications that help prepare you for advanced roles in environmental policy, management, or research. ‎

Gaining skills in environmental science through Coursera can help prepare you for a variety of roles focused on environmental sustainability and conservation:

  • Environmental Consultant: Advise businesses and governments on how to minimize their environmental impact and comply with regulations.
  • Conservation Scientist: Manage natural resources and develop strategies to protect habitats and wildlife.
  • Environmental Educator: Teach and raise awareness about environmental issues and sustainability practices.
  • Sustainability Officer: Develop and implement strategies for sustainable operations within organizations.
  • Climate Change Analyst: Analyze data related to climate patterns and propose solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change. ‎
This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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