Marine Biology Resource Guide: Continuing Education
On This Page:
- Coursera
- EdX
- Future Learn
- Universal Class
Continuing Education Courses
There are a number of courses that are offered by several international and national institutions on Marine Biology. These courses are free to take but offer certificates (and in some cases college credit) for a fee. Some of the courses you can take at your leisure, but some have very specific start and end dates. Please click on the links below to see the requirements for each course.
Coursera
Coursera is the global online learning platform that offers anyone, anywhere access to online courses and degrees from world-class universities and companies.
Examples of free Coursera courses include:
Oceanography: A Key to Better Understand our World
Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development
Understanding Research Methods
and more!
edX
edX is a non-profit Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that offers free online courses from many different schools and institutions.
Examples of free edX courses include:
Introduction to Animal Behavior
Introduction to Environmental Science
and more!
FutureLearn
FutureLearn is an online education provider of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) based in the UK.
Classes available through FutureLearn include:
Ocean Science in Action: Addressing Marine Ecosystems and Food Security
Ecology and Wildlife Conservation
Environmental Impact Assessment
Sustainable Seafood: Barriers and Opportunities in the Fishing Industry
and more!
Universal Class
If you have a Broward County Library Card, you can access Universal Class and take self-paced, interactive continuing education courses.
Courses available through Universal Class include:
Marine Biology 101
Meteorology Fundamentals
Ecology 101
Statistics 101
Microbiology 101
and more!
If you are not eligible for a Broward County Library Card, check your local library to see what databases are offered near you!