Natural Disasters Courses and Certifications

Planet Earth...and You!

5 reviews

Explore the dynamic planet we call home, from earthquakes to volcanoes, plate tectonics to energy resources, in this 5-week course from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

• Coursera
• 42 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Canterbury

Exploring Volcanoes and Their Hazards: Iceland and New Zealand

6 reviews

Experience the science of volcanology whilst learning the skill set of a volcanologist on a virtual fieldtrip to volcanoes in Iceland and New Zealand.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

McGill University

Natural Disasters

4 reviews

Learn the science behind different types of natural disasters and our ability, or inability, to control and predict these events.

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

University of Copenhagen

Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

105 ratings at Coursera

According to the World Health Organization, 70 percent of global deaths are due to NCDs. The four main disease groups which cause the greatest number of deaths are cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (includ…

• Coursera
• 14 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Canterbury Microcredential

Field Volcanology and Hazards

Explore the science of volcanoes and learn to manage their hazards with this 10-week course from the University of Canterbury. Includes virtual field trips to New Zealand and Iceland.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $158.00

Weather Lesson Plans & Resources

Enhance your science teaching with this 19-hour course offering creative lesson plans and resources on weather, precipitation, forecasting, extreme weather, and natural disasters.

• Study.com
• 18 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Climate change education: sustainable environments

Explore the impact of human actions on the environment, learn about sustainable environments, and understand the link between environment, health, and diseases in this 2-week course by Inter-American Development Bank.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Volcanic hazards

This free course, Volcanic hazards, discusses the various hazards posed by different types of volcanic eruption, illustrated by examples from recent eruptions. The discussion is focused around ...

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

Royal Holloway, University of London

Volcanoes and Volcanism - Learn with Professor Agust Gudmundsson

Dive into the world of volcanoes and volcanism with Professor Agust Gudmundsson from Royal Holloway, University of London. Learn about volcano monitoring, classification, and forecasting in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

This Day in History: August

2 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Look back in time and examine the amazing events that happened on this day in history and which helped shape the world as we know it.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learn Russian - Learn With Video

Master Russian vocabulary through engaging video content, with English and Russian translations. Offered by RussianPod101, it covers topics from animals to daily activities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Expedition Theme Park

The Abandoned History of Jazzland - Six Flags New Orleans - Expedition Extinct

Explore the tragic history of Jazzland, later Six Flags New Orleans, abandoned after Hurricane Katrina, in this short video by Expedition Theme Park.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Solutions to Climate Change with Major Social Impact

Explore solutions to climate change with Gokul Shekar in this TEDx talk. Learn about carbon footprint tracking, net zero ambition, and economically viable strategies in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

AGU

Mount Fagradalsfjall Webinar

Explore the eruption of Mount Fagradalsfjall with AGU's webinar, featuring insights from volcanic, tectonic, and seismic experts. Learn about plate tectonics, gas composition, and more.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Storied Careers - Gaining a Footing in Landslide Science

Explore landslide science with USGS geologist Richard Iverson in this less than 1-hour AGU program. Learn detection, measurement, dangers, and prevention of landslides.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk