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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

      Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Vulnerability

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Introduction to the Arctic: Climate

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Policy Analysis, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Chemistry, Physical Science, Water Resources, Environment, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Remote Access Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Polar Peril

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      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, Environment, Risk Control, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Climate Adaptation in Africa

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Strategic Planning, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Project Finance, Environment, Capacity Planning, Finance, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Risk Management, Needs Assessment, Socioeconomics, Stakeholder Engagement, Food and Beverage, Vulnerability, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Education on climate change: water and soil

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Biology, Education and Training, Social Sciences, Nutrition and Diet, Risk Analysis, Teaching

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Interactive Learning, Corporate Sustainability, Student Engagement, Environment, Environmental Issue, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Process Analysis, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Peer Review, Presentations, Business Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Careers in Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Sustainability Reporting, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Writing, Corporate Sustainability, Public Relations, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Presentations, Communication, Peer Review

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 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 ecosystems courses

    • Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to the Arctic: Climate: University of Alberta
    • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
    • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
    • Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Polar Peril: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
    • Climate Adaptation in Africa: University of Cape Town
    • Education on climate change: water and soil: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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