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.

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

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Microbiology, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Experimentation, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, Mathematical Modeling, electromagnetics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cavity Prevention, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
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 Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Biology, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months