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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Earth Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Trend Analysis, Investments, Policy Development, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environment, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Climate change education: sustainable environments

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Water Resources, Environment Health And Safety, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Sustainability Standards, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Corporate Sustainability, Training Programs, Construction, Student Engagement, Environmental Issue, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Environmental Engineering, Goal Setting, Climate Change Adaptation, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Business Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainable Cities Case Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Land Development, Case Studies, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Data Collection, Vulnerability, Fundraising

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Our Energy Future

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Biological Engineering, Economics, Chemical Engineering

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

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      ESCP Business School

      Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Oil and Gas, Socioeconomics, Economics, Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Western Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Climate Change Programs, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Advocacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Interviewing Skills

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Educación sobre el cambio climático

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Climate Change Adaptation, Hydrology, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Health Education, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Teaching, Water Quality, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Culture, Community Outreach

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

      Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Microbiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Earth Economics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Climate change education: sustainable environments: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers: Arizona State University
    • Sustainable Cities Case Studies: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
    • Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante: ESCP Business School
    • Western Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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