Earth Science Courses and Certifications

Operational Foundations of Mining

2 reviews

This course provides learners with an overview of the technical operating components of a mining system that moves valuable material from ore, as it resides in the ground, to a beneficiated product that is saleable at various points along the value chain.

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

Why So Many Species? The Factors Affecting Biodiversity

1 review

Explore biodiversity from ecological, economic, evolutionary, and personal perspectives in this short program from Yale University.

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

The Future of Mining?

Explore the future of the mining industry with the University of Queensland's 5-week course. Learn about scenario planning, emerging technologies, and mining's role in the circular economy.

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

Leadership and Diversity in Mining

Explore leadership and diversity in the mining industry with this 8-week course from the University of Queensland. Learn to adapt to rapid changes, understand diverse work environments, and develop effective leadership strategies.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Computational Watershed Hydrology

Learn how to perform hydrologic analysis and modeling using real observations, geospatial data, and computational tools.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of New South Wales

Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications

142 ratings at Coursera

Explore the fundamentals of remote sensing image acquisition and analysis with this 15-week course from the University of New South Wales. Learn about imaging platforms, computational algorithms, and practical applications.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Earthquake Seismology

The course explores the processes that cause earthquakes, as well as the methodologies used by seismologists to analyze seismograms, to measure source parameters, and to simulate the seismic wave impact at the Earth's surface.

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

Geology and Engineering Geology | 工程地质学

Explore the fundamentals of geology and engineering applications with Tsinghua University. Learn about earth's formation, rock properties, and practical engineering geological methods. Ideal for engineering professionals and enthusiasts.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Seismology to Earthquake Engineering

34 ratings at Coursera

Explore the link between seismology and earthquake engineering in this 5-week course by École Polytechnique. Learn about earth structures, seismic waves, soil dynamics, and seismic risk.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Urban Water Systems

24 ratings at Coursera

Learn sustainable urban water management strategies, including stormwater control and water supply, in a 4-week course by Politecnico di Milano.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Water: an essential resource

23 ratings at Coursera

Explore the importance of water protection and optimization with Politecnico di Milano's 3-week course. Learn about water quality, sustainable production, and advanced computing for process control.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Victoria University of Wellington

Antarctica: From Geology to Human History

1 review

Take a virtual field trip to Antarctica, as we go on location to explore the geology and history of the coldest, driest, windiest continent on earth.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Barcelona;  Fundació Navegació Oceànica Barcelona

Oceanography: a key to better understand our world

255 ratings at Coursera

Explore the science of oceanography with the University of Barcelona's 7-week course. Learn about ocean floor formation, sea satellite analysis, and ocean chemistry. No prior knowledge required.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mining and Materials for Sustainable Development Transformations

1 review

Learn about the role of mining and materials at the heart of the transformations needed to achieve climate change objectives, a just energy transition, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Digital Transformation of Mining

Explore the digital transformation of the mining industry with Curtin University's 8-week course. Learn about value creation, automation, data analytics, and future workforce skills.

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