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    Study geology to understand Earth's processes and history. Learn about rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, and geological formations.

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      École Polytechnique

      Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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, Database Management, Relational Databases, Construction, Construction Management, Building Information Modeling, Global Positioning Systems, Open Source Technology, Data Mapping, Image Analysis, Civil Engineering, Network Analysis, Survey Creation, Web Applications, SQL

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Geotechnical Foundation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Test Engineering, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Virtual Environment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Calculations, Design Specifications, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Standard

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 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, Construction, Engineering Practices, Construction Inspection, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Construction Management, Failure Analysis, Safety Assurance, Building Design, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Formwork for concreting

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Building Codes, Blueprint Reading, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Cost Estimation, Construction Estimating, Architectural Drawing, Building Information Modeling, Architecture and Construction, Structural Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawing, Structural Analysis, Safety Training, Safety Assurance, Fall Protection, Engineering Calculations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS

      Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Building Information Modeling, Image Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Import/Export, Unsupervised Learning, Software Installation, User Interface (UI), Supervised Learning

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      25 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Environmental Issue, Biology, Estimation, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Taxonomy, Data Collection, Laboratory Research, Infectious Diseases, Research Methodologies, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

      4.8
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Control, Environment, Water Resources, Scientific Methods, Land Development, Environmental Science, Vulnerability, Community Development, Political Sciences, Risk Analysis, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Energy and Utilities, Media and Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Materials Science for Technological Application

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Caltech

      The Evolving Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Systems Of Measurement, 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

      Concreting Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Introduction to GIS Mapping

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Data Mapping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions: École Polytechnique
    • Geospatial Techniques for Engineers: L&T EduTech
    • Geotechnical Foundation Design: L&T EduTech
    • Construction Practices in Deep excavations and Tunnels: L&T EduTech
    • Formwork for concreting: L&T EduTech
    • Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Materials Science for Technological Application: Arizona State University
    • The Evolving Universe: Caltech

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