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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, Shell Script, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Timelines, Physics, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Climate Change Adaptation, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Urology, Gynecology, Diagnostic Tests, General Surgery, Physiology, Clinical Practices, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Terminology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months