Cryosphere Courses and Certifications

Introduction to the Arctic: Climate

485 ratings at Coursera

Explore the Arctic's unique environment, climate systems, cryosphere, and the implications of climate change in this comprehensive course on the circumpolar North's geography and ecosystems.

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

Climate Change: The Science Behind the Crisis - Part 2

Explore oceans, cryosphere, biosphere, and climate models to understand Earth's climate system. Learn about future scenarios and potential solutions to the climate crisis.

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

Australian Water School

State and Fate of Hindu Kush Himalaya Water Resources - Climate Change Impacts on Cryosphere

Explore climate change impacts on Hindu Kush Himalaya glaciers, water resources, and the 2 billion people relying on its river basins. Learn about future projections and challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Ice Sheet and Glacier Change: Integrating Methods to Understand Evolution - 2017

Integrating instrumental, geological, and modeling methods to understand ice sheet and glacier evolution, focusing on various locations and their implications for climate change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

World Climate Research Program: Climate Research for the 21st Century

Explore the evolution of climate science, WCRP's role, and future directions. Engage in discussions on Earth system analysis, prediction advancements, and upcoming research challenges.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Past and Contemporary Climate Change: Evidence From Earth's Ice Cover

Explore Earth's climate history through ice core analysis, examining past changes and current trends to understand global warming's impact on our planet's future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Cryospheric Contribution to Sea Level Rise - Current Estimates and Projections - Part 1

Explore current research on ice sheet mass balance, glacier melt, and sea level rise projections. Gain insights into cryospheric changes and their global impacts from leading climate scientists.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Climate Change and Cryospheric Systems - Part I

Explore climate change impacts on cryospheric systems through expert presentations on mountain glaciers, ice caps, and permafrost. Gain insights into past climate reconstructions and future projections for Earth's frozen regions.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Dust and Black Carbon in the Cryosphere - Session I

Explore the impact of dust and black carbon on Arctic and Himalayan cryosphere, including climate effects, radiative forcing, and hydrological implications in various regions.

• YouTube
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Measuring Polar Ice Sheets and Sea Level Rise - Latest Efforts

Experts discuss latest efforts to measure polar ice sheets, their impact on sea level rise, and challenges in providing accurate estimates using satellite and airborne surveys.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Abrupt Climate Change - Views from Past, Present, and Future

Explore past, present, and future abrupt climate changes through ice core research and environmental systems, examining their economic, physical, and social impacts on human society.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

The Melting Cryosphere - Climate Change Effects on Earth's Frozen Regions

New research on shrinking glaciers, ice sheets, melting permafrost, and sea level rise due to climate change, presented by experts from various institutions.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

New NASA Eyes on Ice - Satellite Missions for Tracking Earth's Ice Changes

Preview of NASA's next-gen satellite missions GRACE and ICESat-2, exploring their advanced capabilities to track Earth's ice changes with unprecedented precision and diverse scientific applications.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Be the Change - Inspiring Environmental Awareness Through Polar Exploration

Polar explorer Henry Páll Wulff shares his passion for nature and encourages environmental awareness through personal experiences, urging us to explore, learn, and inspire others to protect our planet.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

A Scientist's Recap of COP28 and How to Be Part of COP29

Explore COP28 outcomes, scientists' roles in climate conferences, and opportunities for involvement in COP29. Learn from experts about AGU's participation and the impact of science policy on global challenges.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course