15 Best Environmental Science Courses on Coursera
We compared 15 Environmental Science courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $49.00 to $79.00. 10 come from a named university or institution, including Dartmouth College, The University of Edinburgh and Groupe Renault and ParisTech. 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
- 15
- Price range
- $49.00 – $79.00
- Providers
- Coursera
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, 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.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
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 $79.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Introduction to Environmental Science
Offered by Dartmouth College
To understand current environmental problems, we need to consider physical, biological & chemical processes that are often the basis of those problems. This course will give you the skills necessary to address the enviro...
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
$49.00listed price
Best Environmental Science Courses on Coursera compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Environmental Science | Coursera | Dartmouth College | $49.00 | View → |
| 2 | Climate Solutions: UAE | Coursera | The University of Edinburgh | $49.00 | View → |
| 3 | Electric Vehicles and Mobility | Coursera | Groupe Renault and ParisTech | $49.00 | View → |
| 4 | Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry | Coursera | University of Florida | $49.00 | View → |
| 5 | Sustainability Education | Coursera | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $49.00 | View → |
| 6 | Environmental Studies | Coursera | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | $49.00 | View → |
| 7 | Introduction to Algae | Coursera | University of California San Diego | $49.00 | View → |
| 8 | Energy and Environment | Coursera | Dartmouth College | $49.00 | View → |
| 9 | Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity | Coursera | Rice University | $79.00 | View → |
| 10 | Water Resources Management and Policy | Coursera | University of Geneva | $49.00 | View → |
| 11 | Wetland Delineation Fundamentals | Coursera | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $49.00 | View → |
| 12 | Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration | Coursera | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $49.00 | View → |
| 13 | Biology Everywhere | Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder | $49.00 | View → |
| 14 | Negociations climatiques | Coursera | University of Geneva | $49.00 | View → |
| 15 | Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World | Coursera | University of Florida | $49.00 | View → |
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 15 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $79.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $30.00. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Coursera. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 10 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Dartmouth College, The University of Edinburgh and Groupe Renault and ParisTech — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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