Biodiversity Courses and Certifications

Mountains 101

624 reviews

Mountains 101­­ is a broad and integrated overview of the mountain world. This 12-lesson course covers an interdisciplinary field of study focusing on the physical, biological, and human dimensions of mountain places in Alberta, Canada, and around the wo…

• Coursera
• 16 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Ecology and Wildlife Conservation

133 reviews

Discover ecology and how we can protect wildlife and conserve the natural world.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

Explore aeroecology using radar technology to study airborne biodiversity. Learn data interpretation, biomass quantification, and applications in biological research and environmental policy.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

Explore nature through a biologist's lens, understanding life's diversity, interdependence, origins, and evolution. Gain insights into major living groups, human impact, and our species' future.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

49 ratings at Coursera

Explore Earth's biodiversity, from microorganisms to complex animals. Learn about characteristics, functions, and evolution of major life groups, their ecological roles, and relevance to humans.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Why So Many Species? The Factors Affecting Biodiversity

1 review

Explore biodiversity from ecological, economic, evolutionary, and personal perspectives, examining its importance, value, and our relationship with nature.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Neighbourhood nature

50 ratings at OpenLearn

There is a fascinating world of nature all around us which we can see if we know how to look for it. Wherever you live, be it in a city or the countryside, you will find areas that support a range ...

• OpenLearn
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Citizen science and global biodiversity

9 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Citizen science and global biodiversity, deals with the importance of biodiversity and explores how anyone can contribute to and be involved in identifying and recording wildlife,...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Using Systems Thinking to Tackle the Climate and Biodiversity Crisis

2 reviews

Discover how switching to a systems mindset could help overcome the global environmental challenges we face today.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Urban Ecology Design

Learn how to contribute to a more biodiverse, nature-inclusive and sustainable built environment by using nature-based solutions in your designs and policies.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Youth in Action - Diving into Ocean Biodiversity

1 review

Explore marine biodiversity with Jackson Powell, a marine biologist studying invertebrates. Learn about his research, career path, and the importance of challenging stereotypes in science.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Bee Better to Our Planet

1 review

Learn about Florida's diverse native bee species, their crucial role in pollination, and practical ways to support bee conservation efforts.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Everything Is a Network, but the Network Is Not Everything - Dynamics of Stage-Structured Food Webs

Explore how stage-structured food web models challenge traditional views on ecological community stability, offering new insights into the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Canopy Biology and Human Societies - Lessons from Treetops to Urban Jungles

Explore canopy biology's insights into ecosystem diversity and human societies. Discover how structural ecology in treetops reveals lessons for urban life and the organization of super-organisms like ant colonies and human groups.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unifying the Study of Biodiversity Across Timescales - What a MESS!

Explore a mechanistic model of community assembly that integrates macro-ecology, phylogeography, and macro-evolution to predict biodiversity patterns and infer complex histories of island assembly.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video