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    The University of Edinburgh

    Observing Earth From Space

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Environment, Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Data Ethics, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Land Development, Image Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Data Access, Data Collection, Forecasting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Ancient History, Peer Review, Laboratory Testing, Timelines, World History

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Analytics, Economics, Political Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, Climate Change Adaptation, Literacy, English Language, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Grammar, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Seismology to Earthquake Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Hazard Analysis, Mechanics, Physical Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation, Laboratory Testing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Space Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Transportation Operations, Resource Utilization, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Planning, Medical Equipment and Technology, Strategic Partnership, Physical Science, Market Opportunities, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Environmental Science, Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    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 Chicago

    Global Warming II: Create Your Own Models in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Mathematical Modeling, NumPy, Physical Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Environmental Science, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mechanics

    4.1
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Microbiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Water Quality, Biotechnology, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Skillshare

    Landscape Photography: Capture the Beauty of Planet Earth

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Quality, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Student Engagement

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular earth sciences courses

  • Observing Earth From Space: The University of Edinburgh
  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Global Energy Business: University of Colorado System
  • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Seismology to Earthquake Engineering: École Polytechnique
  • Space Exploration: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Global Warming II: Create Your Own Models in Python: The University of Chicago
  • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
  • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral
  • Landscape Photography: Capture the Beauty of Planet Earth: Skillshare

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