Ecology Courses and Certifications

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

American Museum of Natural History;  Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

8 reviews

Explore ecosystem dynamics, conservation, and recovery through Gorongosa National Park case study. Learn to analyze complex ecological factors and address real-world conservation challenges.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Tropical coastal ecosystems

7 reviews

Take the challenge and understand problems and solutions to managing tropical coastal ecosystems.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

135 ratings at Coursera

Explore Thomas Berry's vision for a flourishing Earth community through his insights on cosmology, ecology, and the role of humanity in shaping a sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 1 day 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

342 ratings at Coursera

Explore global health challenges at the human-animal-ecosystem interface, including zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental impacts. Learn interdisciplinary approaches like One Health to address complex health issues.

• Coursera
• 2 days 3 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Biology: Ecology

99 ratings at Coursera

Explore interconnections in nature, ecological processes, and human impacts through stories and experiments. Gain insights into community dynamics, species interactions, and conservation challenges.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

38 ratings at Coursera

Explore evolutionary biology, biodiversity, ecology, and conservation. Discover the interconnectedness of life and how human decisions impact our planet's ecosystems and species.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Interactions with the Physical Environment - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore how organisms adapt to their environments through thermoregulation, internal regulation, water management, and niche specialization in this ecology and evolution lecture.

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

Population Growth - Density Effects and Mathematical Models

Explore factors influencing population growth, including density effects, predators, and resources. Learn mathematical models and real-world examples to understand population dynamics and ecological interactions.

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

Ecological Communities - Evolution of Concepts and Modern Perspectives

Explore ecological communities: from classical views to modern concepts like trophic cascades and meta-communities. Discover how predation and interconnected ecosystems shape our understanding of nature's complex web.

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

Economic Decisions for the Foraging Individual - Lecture 32

Explore foraging behaviors, from marginal value to group hunting, and how organisms make economic decisions when seeking food or mates. Learn about risk management and predator-prey dynamics in ecology.

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

Island Biogeography and Invasive Species - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore island biogeography, metapopulations, and their ecological significance. Learn how these concepts apply to species distribution, extinction risks, and even epidemiology in this insightful lecture.

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

Energy and Matter Flow in Ecosystems - Lecture 30

Explore energy and matter flow in ecosystems, from producers to consumers, and learn about biogeochemical cycles of vital compounds like carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in this comprehensive lecture.

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

Climate and the Distribution of Life on Earth - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore how climate shapes life on Earth, from biomes to weather patterns, and learn about the impact of phenomena like El Niño on global ecosystems and biodiversity.

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

Interspecific Competition in Ecology and Evolution - Lecture 27

Explore interspecific competition's impact on evolution, including classical patterns, experimental evidence, conceptual frameworks, and real-world implications in ecology and biology.

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