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Paleontology Courses

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.


Popular Paleontology Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Alberta

    Science & Religion 101

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Ancient History, Culture, Biology, Liberal Arts, European History

    ★ 4.5 (168) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

    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, Environmental Science, Adaptability, Biology, Research Reports, Environment, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws

    ★ 4.9 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    The Science of Stem Cells

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research

    ★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Microbiology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    ★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Python for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, File I/O, Computational Logic, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.3 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

    ★ 4.8 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Physiology, Psychology

    ★ 4.6 (789) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Manchester

    Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.7 (472) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Genomic Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

    ★ 4.6 (4.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Laboratory Research, Human Development, Exercise Science, Taxonomy, Child Development, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Childbirth, Obstetrics And Gynecology

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.7 (330) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
  • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Science of Stem Cells: American Museum of Natural History
  • Wetland Science and Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
  • Python for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University

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