Best environmental science Courses Online
We compared 20 Environmental Science courses currently listed on Coursera and edX, priced from $49.00 to $268.20. 14 come from a named university or institution, including Dartmouth College, O.P. Jindal Global University and Chalmers University of Technology. 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.
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$268.20listed price -
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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...
$149.00listed price -
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Introduction to Environmental Science
Offered by Dartmouth College
A scientific study of the natural world and how it is influenced by people. Major topics include: food, energy, human population, biodiversity and global change.
$50.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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,...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$79.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$49.00listed price -
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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...
$75.00listed price -
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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
What the prices here tell you
The 20 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $268.20, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $219.20. That is a wide gap for one subject. 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 and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 14 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Dartmouth College, O.P. Jindal Global University and Chalmers University of Technology — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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