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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Planning with Climate Change in Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Community Development, Water Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Case Studies

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Analyzing the Universe

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

    4.8
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Taxonomy, Chemistry, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    643 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Seaweeds

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Cell Cultures, Environment and Resource Management, Biotechnology, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Climate Change Mitigation, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
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    75 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environment, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Our Energy Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Biological Engineering, Economics, Chemical Engineering

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry

    4.8
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Water Quality, Biotechnology, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    PepsiCo

    The Water Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Water Quality, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Quantitative Research, Environmental Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a los tsunamis: causas, efectos y prevención

    Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Vibrations, Emergency Response, Continuous Monitoring, Public Safety and National Security, Disaster Recovery, Environmental Monitoring, Hazard Analysis, Security Awareness, Education and Training, Risk Control, Community Development, Coordination, Case Studies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Mechanics, Vibrations, Linear Algebra, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    388 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Planning with Climate Change in Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Analyzing the Universe: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
  • Introduction to Seaweeds: University of California San Diego
  • Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
  • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral
  • The Water Cycle: PepsiCo

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