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.

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Case Studies, Public History, Anthropology, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Culture, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity
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 Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Microbiology
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

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Health Technology, Digital Transformation, Medical Imaging, Health Care, Computer-Aided Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Peer Review, Public Affairs, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Hydrology, Timelines, Life Sciences, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Social Studies, Culture, Aesthetics, European History, Liberal Arts, World History, Mathematics Education
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Hydrology, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Urology, Respiration, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Medical Terminology, Surgery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months