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: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Oncology, Hematology, Pharmacology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation
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

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Terminology, Surgery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Data Analysis, Risk Control, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Data Processing, Package and Software Management, Data Manipulation, File Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Spatial Analysis, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Writing, Timelines, Economics, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Environment, Vibrations, Hazard Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Experimentation, Laboratory Research
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Anthropology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months