Biodiversity Courses and Certifications

Christianity & Ecology

10 ratings at Coursera

Explore Christianity's ecological dimensions in this 10-week course by Yale University. Delve into Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant views on nature, environmental justice, and climate change.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cornell University;  University of Queensland

Sharks!

5 reviews

Learn about the most fascinating animals on Earth, their sophisticated senses and how sharks and their relatives have impacted human history and culture.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AP® Environmental Science - Part 1: The Living World

The first course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Environmental Science exam, focusing on the living world and evolution.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Biology: Ecology

65 ratings at Coursera

Explore the interconnectedness of life with Rice University's 4-week course on ecology. Learn about species interactions, population ecology, conservation biology, and the future of the biosphere.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

28 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainability challenges and take local action with Leiden University's 4-week course. Learn about biodiversity, climate change, pollution, and the necessary transitions for a sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

34 ratings at Coursera

Explore evolution, biodiversity, and ecology in a 4-week course by the University of Colorado Boulder, focusing on species generation and conservation issues.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Urban Ecology Design

Learn how to contribute to a more biodiverse, nature-inclusive and sustainable built environment by using nature-based solutions in your designs and policies.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Leiden University;  Naturalis Biodiversity Home

Evolution Today

165 ratings at Coursera

Explore the principles of evolution and its impact on biodiversity, medicine, agriculture, and culture in this 6-week course from Leiden University. Suitable for all levels.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Agri-Food Systems Analysis

1 review

This course will provide an introduction to critical skills for understanding and evaluating sustainability metrics in relation to Agri-Food systems.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 10-15 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Women in environmental biology

124 ratings at Coursera

Explore the relationship between humans and other living beings in this 4-week course by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Learn key concepts of environmental biology and the role of gender in science.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fire ecology

5 ratings at OpenLearn

This course explores the role of fire as a natural disturbance in ecosystems. It introduces the concept of a fire regime and its influence on the type and distribution of organisms that occur in ...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Microcredential

Introduction to Environmental Science

Dartmouth College's 13-week course explores environmental science principles, human impact, food systems, energy sources, and biodiversity. Requires 5 hours/week commitment.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Environmental Science

70 ratings at Coursera

Explore the field of environmental science with Dartmouth College's 4-week course. Understand global cycles, biodiversity, and human impact on the environment.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Sex from molecules to elephants

Explore the mysteries of sexual reproduction from molecules to elephants in this 12-week course by Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Learn about heredity, evolution, meiosis, sex determination, social behavior, and more.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Sex from Molecules to Elephants

Explore the mysteries of sexual reproduction from molecular to macroscopic levels in this 8-week course offered by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Dive into topics like heredity, evolution, sex determination, and social behavior.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)