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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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      University of Cape Town

      Research for Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Communication, Influencing, Research, Training and Development, Complex Problem Solving, Change Management, Systems Thinking, Research Methodologies, Strategic Partnership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Analyzing and Visualizing Data in Looker

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Sharing, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Calculus, Linear Algebra

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      386 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Climate Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Governance, Public Policies, Environment, Mitigation, Pollution Prevention, Community Development, Environmental Science, Student Engagement, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Education and Training, Science and Research, Interactive Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Science Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Peer Review, Research, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Media and Communications, Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Aprendiendo a Aprender

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Productivity, Teamwork, Quick Learning, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Neurology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      627 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Space Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Transportation Operations, Environment and Resource Management, Technology Roadmaps, Human Factors, Science and Research, Systems Engineering, Innovation, Physical Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy Analysis, Business Ethics, Public Policies, Income Tax, Market Dynamics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Algae

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Water Resources, Microbiology, Biology, Taxonomy, Energy and Utilities, Process Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Water Resources, Nutrition and Diet, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Community Health, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Care, Maternal Health, Health Systems, Care Coordination, Food Safety and Sanitation, Mitigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Empathy, Personal Attributes, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      665 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Gestion et Politique de l'eau

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Environmental Laws, Conflict Management, Governance, Policy Analysis, Community Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
    • Analyzing and Visualizing Data in Looker: Google Cloud
    • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Climate Solutions: The University of Edinburgh
    • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
    • Aprendiendo a Aprender: IE Business School
    • Space Exploration: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
    • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
    • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1: Johns Hopkins University

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