25 Best Environmental Science Courses Online
We compared 25 Environmental Science courses currently listed on Coursera and edX, priced from $49.00 to $268.20. 17 come from a named university or institution, including O.P. Jindal Global University, Chalmers University of Technology and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 25
- Price range
- $49.00 – $268.20
- Providers
- Coursera, edX
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, matched to "environmental science" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $268.20, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Introduction to Environmental Science
Offered by O.P. Jindal Global University
Explore the science behind the environment and develop a deeper understanding of the challenges shaping our planet. Introduction to Environmental Science is designed for learners interested in environmental studies, sust...
$49.00listed price -
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Foundations of Environmental Science: Measuring and monitoring our planet
Offered by Chalmers University of Technology
This course explores the critical aspects of environmental science, focusing on how we measure and monitor our planet's systems. You'll delve into methodologies used to assess environmental conditions and learn about the...
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Introduction to Chesapeake Bay Environmental Science and Sustainability
Offered by University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Explore the history, significance, and future of the Chesapeake Bay in this self-paced online course. Learn about key events, stakeholders, environmental challenges, and personal stories that shape the watershed while ex...
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Connection and Community
Offered by The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Connection and Community emphasizes the necessity of connection and investigates how all life-forms are wired to connect, whether at a cellular level through our nerve cells, at a planetary level through the mycorrhizal...
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Eaux, villes et changements climatiques
Offered by Polytechnique Montréal
Vous vous intéressez aux enjeux de l’eau en contexte de changements climatiques? Ce cours, alimenté par les interventions d’une vingtaine de spécialistes de Polytechnique Montréal et de partenaires, apporte un éclairage...
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Worldviews - From Sustainability to Regeneration
Offered by ETH Zurich
This MOOC is the first part of an interconnected series of four MOOCs on Designing Resilient Regenerative Systems (DRRS) which bring together science, design and transformative praxis as a fluid, intervention-based and s...
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Climate Solutions: UAE
Offered by The University of Edinburgh
Climate Change is one of the greatest threats we face. The impacts of climate change are already being felt around the world, affecting both natural and human systems, and these impacts are expected to become greater in...
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Wetland Delineation Fundamentals
Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
In this course, learners will get familiarized with the major components of wetland delineation, including the steps involved and the resources available for remote identification. They will explore the field indicators...
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Electric Vehicles and Mobility
Offered by Groupe Renault and ParisTech
The purpose of Electric Vehicles and Mobility is to help you, whatever your profile, your training or your country, find your own answers to questions such as: - Will electric vehicles be the last to be allowed in megalo...
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Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World
Offered by University of Florida
Welcome to Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World A focused exploration of agroforestry practices from around the world. This is the second module of the five-module course covering the various aspects of agroforest...
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Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration
Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to wetland management, exploring key practices in conservation and restoration. Students will learn the differences between wetland conservation and restoration, and the...
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Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry
Offered by University of Florida
Welcome to Agroforestry IV: Climate Change, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry Systems, a detailed review of fundamental principles and best practices for successful agroforestry projects. This interdisciplinary module, pre...
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Practical Geospatial Geostatistical Modeling
Offered by Case Western Reserve University
The Practical Geospatial Geostatistical Modeling Specialization is designed to equip you with essential skills in analyzing and interpreting spatial data. Through three courses, this program offers a blend of theoretical...
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Biology Everywhere
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Where have you experienced biology today? Journey through the science of life through the lens of our daily lives. This specialization is intended to bridge the gap between traditional biology classes and the practical b...
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Sustainability Education
Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Sustainability Education is reshaping how we teach—and how we act—in a rapidly changing world. In this MOOC, you’ll explore the emerging field of Sustainability Education (SE) and learn how it connects to Sustainability,...
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Arctic Meltdown
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
This specialization starts with an in-depth look at the physical geography of the Arctic and its key climate features, including the ocean's floating sea ice cover, the Greenland Ice Sheet, and patterns of temperature, p...
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Environmental Studies
Offered by Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Master comprehensive environmental knowledge from Earth's ecosystems to sustainable solutions. This course equips you to understand the environmental crisis, analyze biodiversity loss, climate change, and resource deplet...
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Introduction to Algae
Offered by University of California San Diego
This course was produced by the Algae Technology Educational Consortium and UC San Diego with funding from the Algae Foundation, the National Renewable Energy Lab, and the U.S. Department of Energy. Algae are an extremel...
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Energy and Environment
Offered by Dartmouth College
This course deals with both renewable and non-renewable energy. By applying scientific principles and considering real-world examples, you will examine: 1. Non-renewable fossil fuels with a focus on coal, petroleum and n...
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Negociations climatiques
Offered by University of Geneva
Depuis 2015, les négociations climatiques ont pris de l'ampleur face aux appels à intensifier l'action climatique et à la nécessité de mettre en application les principes de l'Accord de Paris. Souvent décriées dans leur...
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Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity
Offered by Rice University
In this 3-course specialization, you will learn to see nature the way a biologist does. You will gain an understanding and appreciation for the incredible diversity of life and the interdependence of all living things. Y...
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Water Resources Management and Policy
Offered by University of Geneva
Water management today is faced with new challenges such as climate change or the effects of human activity. Public and private stakeholders who are active in this field must develop new ways to better manage the water c...
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Agroforestry
Offered by University of Florida
This specialization from the University of Florida Department of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences presented by leading experts in the field, is a five-module program covering the various aspects of agroforestry i...
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Wetland Science and Conservation
Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
This specialization provides a comprehensive exploration of wetland science, covering ecological principles, human impacts, regulatory frameworks, and conservation strategies. Learners will develop skills in wetland deli...
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People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation
Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
This Specialization examines the complex relationship between wetlands, human activity, and conservation policy. Learners will explore strategies to mitigate human impact, analyze wetland regulations from local to global...
$49.00listed price
Best Environmental Science Courses Online compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Introduction to Environmental Science | Coursera | O.P. Jindal Global University | $49.00 | View → |
| 2 | Foundations of Environmental Science: Measuring and monitoring our pla... | edX | Chalmers University of Technology | $268.20 | View → |
| 3 | Introduction to Chesapeake Bay Environmental Science and Sustainabilit... | edX | University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science | $149.00 | View → |
| 4 | Connection and Community | edX | The University of Wisconsin-Madison | $75.00 | View → |
| 5 | Eaux, villes et changements climatiques | edX | Polytechnique Montréal | $75.00 | View → |
| 6 | Worldviews - From Sustainability to Regeneration | edX | ETH Zurich | $50.00 | View → |
| 7 | Climate Solutions: UAE | Coursera | The University of Edinburgh | $49.00 | View → |
| 8 | Wetland Delineation Fundamentals | Coursera | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $49.00 | View → |
| 9 | Electric Vehicles and Mobility | Coursera | Groupe Renault and ParisTech | $49.00 | View → |
| 10 | Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World | Coursera | University of Florida | $49.00 | View → |
| 11 | Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration | Coursera | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $49.00 | View → |
| 12 | Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry | Coursera | University of Florida | $49.00 | View → |
| 13 | Practical Geospatial Geostatistical Modeling | Coursera | Case Western Reserve University | $49.00 | View → |
| 14 | Biology Everywhere | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $49.00 | View → |
| 15 | Sustainability Education | Coursera | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $49.00 | View → |
| 16 | Arctic Meltdown | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $49.00 | View → |
| 17 | Environmental Studies | Coursera | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | $49.00 | View → |
| 18 | Introduction to Algae | Coursera | University of California San Diego | $49.00 | View → |
| 19 | Energy and Environment | Coursera | Dartmouth College | $49.00 | View → |
| 20 | Negociations climatiques | Coursera | University of Geneva | $49.00 | View → |
| 21 | Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity | Coursera | Rice University | $79.00 | View → |
| 22 | Water Resources Management and Policy | Coursera | University of Geneva | $49.00 | View → |
| 23 | Agroforestry | Coursera | University of Florida | $49.00 | View → |
| 24 | Wetland Science and Conservation | Coursera | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $49.00 | View → |
| 25 | People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation | Coursera | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $49.00 | View → |
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