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.

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

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Patient Positioning, Neurology, Physical Therapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Exercise Science, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Laboratory Research, Human Development, Child Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Spatial Data Analysis, Orthopedics, Scientific Visualization, Timelines
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Microbiology
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Thermal Management, Calculus, Mechanics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Creativity, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Bioinformatics, Ggplot2, Visualization (Computer Graphics), R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Network Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Heat Maps, Molecular Biology, Design Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months