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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation, Case Studies

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      229 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Florida

      Sustainable Agricultural Land Management

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      637 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Educación sobre cambio climático: entornos sostenibles

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Health Education, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Teaching, Interactive Learning, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Construction Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Building Codes, Building Design, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Sustainable Development, HVAC, Stormwater Management, Architectural Engineering, Thermal Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Health Policy, Personal protective equipment, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      418 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Resource and Waste Management in Buildings

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Building Codes, HVAC, Construction, Stormwater Management, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Construction Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Public Health, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Radiation Protection, Water Quality, Community Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Green Building Assessment & Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Construction Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Sustainable Development, Construction, Building Design, Waste Minimization, Project Management, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Hazardous Waste Management

      Skills you'll gain: Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Engineering, Construction, Radiation Protection, Construction Management, Chemical Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Compliance, Environment and Resource Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Sustainable Agricultural Land Management: University of Florida
    • Educación sobre cambio climático: entornos sostenibles: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design: L&T EduTech
    • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Drones for Environmental Science: Duke University
    • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Environmental Management & Ethics: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Resource and Waste Management in Buildings: L&T EduTech
    • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan

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