Marine biology courses can help you learn about marine ecosystems, species identification, oceanography, and conservation strategies. You can build skills in field research techniques, data collection, and species monitoring. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping habitats, underwater drones for exploration, and laboratory equipment for analyzing water quality, all essential for conducting research and contributing to marine conservation efforts.

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Stress Management, Empowerment, Meditation & Breathwork, Biology, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Biomedical Technology, Image Analysis, Specimen Processing, Cell Biology, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Digital Signal Processing, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Simulations, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Failure Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Process Modeling, Differential Equations
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Teaching, Life Sciences, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Biology, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology, Diagnostic Tests
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Case Studies, Environment, Qualitative Research, European History
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks