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    Study oceanography for understanding marine environments. Learn about ocean currents, marine life, and the physical and chemical properties of the ocean.

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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Environment, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Monitoring, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Simulations, Biology, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Data Collection

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Thermal Management, Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics

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

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      Princeton University

      Imagining Other Earths

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Research, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
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      399 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Economics

      4.8
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      305 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Sustainable Agricultural Land Management

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Science, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      628 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Our Earth's Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      812 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
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      The University of Edinburgh

      Observing Earth From Space

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Data Ethics, Environmental Science, Image Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Data Collection, Forecasting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Applied Cryptography & Information Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Network Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cybersecurity, Data Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Blockchain, Security Engineering, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intellectual Property, Security Management, Wireless Networks, Authentications, Emerging Technologies, Hardware Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Applied Kalman Filtering

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Global Positioning Systems, Probability & Statistics, Systems Of Measurement, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Introduction to Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Electric Power Systems, Nutrition Education, Systems Thinking, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Physics, Human Development, Physical Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Persuasive Communication, Community Development, Corporate Strategy, Water Resources, Scientific Methods, Vulnerability, Civil Engineering, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics: Siemens
    • Imagining Other Earths: Princeton University
    • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
    • Sustainable Agricultural Land Management: University of Florida
    • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Observing Earth From Space: The University of Edinburgh
    • Applied Cryptography & Information Security: Macquarie University
    • Applied Kalman Filtering: University of Colorado System

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