Paleontology courses can help you learn fossil identification, geological mapping, evolutionary biology, and the history of life on Earth. You can build skills in data analysis, fieldwork techniques, and the use of scientific methods to interpret findings. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping fossil sites, 3D modeling for reconstructing ancient organisms, and lab equipment for analyzing samples, all of which enhance your understanding of past ecosystems and the processes that shaped them.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Public History, Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Dental Procedures, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Hematology, Patient Treatment, Anesthesiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Sociology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, File I/O, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Stormwater Management, Environmental Science, Adaptability, Biology, Research Reports, Environment, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Environmental Regulations
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Culture, Social Studies, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Science and Research, Anthropology, Biology, World History, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Deductive Reasoning, Physics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Jordan University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Hemodynamics, Pathology, Physiology, Neurology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Capillary, Cell Biology, Endocrinology, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Social Sciences, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months