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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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      Google Cloud

      Creating Business Value with Data and Looker

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Business Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Cloud Platform, Interactive Data Visualization, Performance Reporting, Data Storytelling, Ad Hoc Analysis, Business Intelligence, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Data Sharing, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Query Languages

      4.7
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      413 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Environment, Governance, International Relations, Security Strategy, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      693 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Imagining Other Earths

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physics, General Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Research, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      399 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Arctic Meltdown

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Governance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Monitoring, Socioeconomics, Environmental Resource Management, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Economics, Transportation Operations, Water Resources, Global Positioning Systems, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Simulations, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Global Positioning Systems, Cybersecurity, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing and Production, Cloud Services, Spatial Data Analysis, Production Process, Cloud Computing, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Big Data, Data Storage, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      466 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Student-Centred Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      632 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Dairy Production and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Sustainability Reporting, Manufacturing and Production, Nutrition and Diet, Production Management, Environment, Production Process, Operating Cost, Life Sciences, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Economics, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Court Systems, Civil Law, Case Law, Political Sciences, Legal Research, Social Justice, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Rocket Science for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Wireless Networks, Geospatial Information and Technology, Electronic Components, Mechanics, Telecommunications, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Physics, Electric Power Systems

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      612 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Aesthetics, European History, Art History, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Culture, Socioeconomics, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Computing Platforms, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Content, Digital Media Strategy, Economics, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, E-Commerce, Emerging Technologies, Case Law, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Creating Business Value with Data and Looker: Google Cloud
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
    • Imagining Other Earths: Princeton University
    • Arctic Meltdown: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach: University of London
    • Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles: University of Alberta
    • Dairy Production and Management: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases: University of Pennsylvania
    • Rocket Science for Everyone: Yale University

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