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    Study earth sciences to understand geological processes and Earth's history. Learn about plate tectonics, mineralogy, and environmental geology.

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    • U

      University of London

      Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Test Tools, Content Management Systems, Security Software, Video Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Persuasive Communication, Community Development, Corporate Strategy, Water Resources, Scientific Methods, Vulnerability, Civil Engineering, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      243 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Reporting, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      719 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Refugees in the 21st Century

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, International Relations, World History, Social Justice, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Demography, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Student Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      Organizational Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Professional Networking, Strategic Decision-Making, Business, Social Sciences, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Learning Theory, Innovation, Negotiation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

      Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Culture, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Computer Science, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      882 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Toronto

      Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Higher Education, Culture, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Manchester

      Industrial Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Microbiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Cape Town

      Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Economics, Research, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      584 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Anticorrupción: Introducción a conceptos y perspectiva práctica

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Public Administration, Accountability, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Governance, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Political Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Measurement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, UI Components, Software Design, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, File Management, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Data Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular earth sciences courses

    • Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology: University of London
    • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
    • Refugees in the 21st Century: University of London
    • Organizational Analysis : Stanford University
    • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers: Macquarie University
    • Aboriginal Worldviews and Education: University of Toronto
    • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
    • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town

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