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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Food and Our Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

    4.8
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    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Emergency Response, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Community Health, Microbiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Resource and Waste Management in Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Building Codes, HVAC, Construction, Stormwater Management, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Construction Management

    4.8
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Relationship Building

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, Research, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Physics, Geometry, Algebra, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Environmental Issue

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Problem Solving, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Building Design, Risk Management, Property Maintenance, Emergency Response

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    574 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Western Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Climate Change Programs, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Health Assessment, Policy Development

    4.9
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales

    Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Emergency Response, Vulnerability, Hydrology, Water Resources, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Research, Social Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    700 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular conservation courses

  • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
  • Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Resource and Waste Management in Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad: Universidad Austral
  • Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices: University of Florida
  • Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation : Rice University
  • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
  • Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics : Rice University
  • The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Western Religions & Ecology: Yale University

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