Earth Science Courses and Certifications

Cardiff University

Extreme Geological Events

50 reviews

Explore how extreme geological events have shaped Earth and what challenges future events might pose to our planet.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Engineering Geology

12 reviews

Explore engineering geology with NPTEL's 40-hour program. Learn about geologic structures, maps, remote sensing, mineral properties, rock types, subsurface exploration, and geologic hazards.

• YouTube
• 1 day 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Learn to create effective maps with Esri's 6-week course. Gain hands-on experience with ArcGIS Pro, explore cartography principles, and delve into topics like coordinate systems, symbology, typography, 3D mapping, and animation.

• Independent
• 6 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Stanford Webinar - The Pursuit of Sustainability

Stanford University offers a less than 1-hour webinar on sustainability as a business strategy, exploring ways to incorporate it into your goals and increase global impact.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Planet Earth...and You!

5 reviews

Explore the dynamic planet we call home, from earthquakes to volcanoes, plate tectonics to energy resources, in this 5-week course from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

• Coursera
• 42 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Rocket Science in Everyday Life

We encounter the results of rocket science all the time; from weather prediction to GPS navigation, rocket science has helped navigate our world in new, innovative ways. Rocket Science in Everyday Life explores innovations in rocket science, including th…

• Coursera
• 11 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Manchester

Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

5 reviews

Develop a greater appreciation for how the air, water, land, and life formed and have interacted over the last 4.5 billion years.

• Coursera
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Geoscience: the Earth and its Resources

2 reviews

Your introduction to modern Earth Sciences with application to the Geology of hydrocarbon and geothermal energy.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Minerals and Mining in a Sustainable World

5 ratings at edX

This course provides learners with an overview of the role of minerals in society, the history of the sustainable development agenda, and the emerging focus on the relationship between mineral development and the Sustainable Development Goals.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Observation Theory: Estimating the Unknown

1 review

Learn how to estimate parameters from observational data for real-world engineering applications and assess the quality of the results.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

Explore the intersection of radar technology and biodiversity with this 2-week course from the University of Leeds. Learn to use radar for aeroecology research, monitor global biodiversity trends, and inform environmental policy.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

Explore the diversity of life, evolution, and ecology in a 17-week online course by Rice University. Understand the interdependence of all living things and human impact on nature.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

25 ratings at Coursera

Explore the diversity of life on Earth with Rice University's 5-week course. Learn about microorganisms, plants, animals, their roles in nature, and relevance to humans.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

American Museum of Natural History

The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

212 ratings at Coursera

Explore the origin and evolution of Earth in this 4-week course by the American Museum of Natural History. Gain insights into geological time scales, radiometric dating, and the impact of life on Earth's atmosphere. Apply your knowledge to your teaching.

• Coursera
• 7-8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Geology: Earth Science for Everyone

2094 ratings at Udemy

This is the ultimate geology crash-course, you'll learn about the magic of Earth's inner workings concisely and easily.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course