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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Getting Started with CyberGIS

      Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

      4.2
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Geodesign: Change Your World

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Case Studies, Climate Change Programs, Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, Geospatial Information and Technology, Sustainable Design, Spatial Analysis, Collaborative Software, Decision Support Systems, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Khalifa University

      Environmental Protection and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Hazard Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Waste Minimization

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Materials Science for Technological Application

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Reliability, Engineering Calculations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Vulnerability, Political Sciences, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Water Resource Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Formwork for concreting

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Construction Management, Building Information Modeling, Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Structural Engineering, Commercial Construction, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Safety Standards, Technical Drawing, Structural Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Failure Analysis, Safety Assurance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Caltech

      The Evolving Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Spatial Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Construction Practices in Deep excavations and Tunnels

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Finite Element Methods, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mathematical Software, Engineering Practices, Environmental Monitoring, Safety Standards, Architecture and Construction, Failure Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Geospatial Techniques for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Construction Engineering, Database Management, Construction, Construction Management, ArcGIS, Global Positioning Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Decision Support Systems, Building Information Modeling, As-Built Drawings, Survey Creation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Data Manipulation, Network Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Princeton University

      Imagining Other Earths

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      400 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Tunnel Construction Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Engineering Practices, Safety Standards, Architecture and Construction, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Geodesign: Change Your World: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Environmental Protection and Sustainability: Khalifa University
    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Materials Science for Technological Application: Arizona State University
    • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Formwork for concreting: L&T EduTech
    • The Evolving Universe: Caltech
    • Construction Practices in Deep excavations and Tunnels: L&T EduTech
    • Geospatial Techniques for Engineers: L&T EduTech

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