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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Big Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, PySpark, Apache Hive, Databases, Analytics, NoSQL, Data Mining, Data Warehousing, Cloud Computing, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning Methods, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sustainable Systems, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Sustainable Development, Quantitative Research, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Analysis, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Correlation Analysis

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, New Business Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sustainable Business, Systems Analysis, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Business Architecture, Innovation, Case Studies

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, Research, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Sustainable Cities and Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Governance, Socioeconomics, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Multimedia, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Lund University

      Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Water Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Finance

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Planet Earth...and You!

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Environment, Vibrations, Hazard Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Indigenous Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Land Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Storytelling

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Presentations, Business Management, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Informatics, Nutrition and Diet

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

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      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Public Health, Hospitality, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Big Data Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices: University of Florida
    • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University
    • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University
    • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Indigenous Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mindset: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University

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