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    Understand ecosystems for environmental science and conservation. Learn about ecosystem structure, function, and biodiversity.

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      University of Michigan

      Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Health Assessment, Mitigation, Policy Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Zurich

      Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Liberal Arts, International Relations, World History, Community Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Risk Control, Biology, Scientific Methods, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Data Sharing, Interactive Data Visualization, Environment, Biology, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Politecnico di Milano

      New paradigms in wastewater management

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Regulations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Climate Adaptation in Africa

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Water Resources, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Science, Environment, Community Development, Policy Development, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Contingency Planning, Land Management, Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Risk Management, Public Works, Food and Beverage, Vulnerability, Economic Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Training, Accident Prevention, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Science, Building Design, Property Maintenance, Risk Management, Emergency Response

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      573 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Introduction to the Arctic: Climate

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      498 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Environmental Management Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Building Codes, Business Priorities, Problem Solving, Organizational Strategy, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Business Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Polar Peril

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Water Resources, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Physical Science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition: University of Zurich
    • The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
    • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker: Coursera Project Network
    • New paradigms in wastewater management: Politecnico di Milano
    • Climate Adaptation in Africa: University of Cape Town
    • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to the Arctic: Climate: University of Alberta

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