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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Social Impact, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Studies, Peer Review, Science and Research, Environment, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts, Community Development, Investigation, Data Analysis
★ 4.7 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Experimentation
★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods
★ 4.7 (478) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Dental Procedures, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Hematology, Patient Treatment, Anesthesiology
★ 4.9 (827) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Mixed · 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
★ 4.9 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Life Sciences, Environmental Monitoring, Demography, Case Studies
★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The University of Edinburgh
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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Biology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology
★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Biology, 3D Assets, Anthropology, Anatomy, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Estimation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Systems Of Measurement, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Derivatives
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months