Free Online Groundwater Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

PepsiCo

The Water Cycle (Coursera)

Sci: Environment

Dive deep into the intricate world of water with 'The Water Cycle' course on Coursera. This comprehensive program spans ten modules, offering insights into hydrology, groundwater models, human impacts on freshwater ecosystems, and much more. Learn about water governance, law, economics, and scenario planning for municipal water systems. Whether you're a student, professional, or enthusiast, this course will equip you with the knowledge to understand and address water-related challenges.

Jun 15th 2026

4 Weeks

Water Groundwater Hydrology

Coursera

Rice University

Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications (Coursera)

Sci: Physical & Earth Sciences Sci: Environment

This online course delves into the innovative approaches for cleaning up contaminated groundwater sites. Explore new paradigms in natural attenuation processes and learn about emerging technologies designed to make remediation more effective and cost-efficient. Gain insights into how these advancements are being applied in real-world scenarios to tackle one of the most significant environmental issues facing our planet.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability Environment Technologies

EdX

Purdue University,PurdueX

Wells Hydraulics (edX)

Engineering Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences

Dive into the world of groundwater with our 'Wells Hydraulics' course on edX. Explore how wells function, assess aquifers for sustainable water supply, and learn techniques to manage water resources effectively. Perfect for professionals in environmental science, civil engineering, and hydrology.

Feb 14th 2022

5-12 Weeks

Groundwater Hydraulics MODFLOW

EdX

Purdue University,PurdueX

Groundwater Cycle (edX)

Engineering Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences

Dive deep into the Earth's hidden water reservoirs with 'Groundwater Cycle' - an online course by edX. Explore the intricate relationship between groundwater and the planet's water cycle, uncovering how this vital resource is used, conserved, and replenished. From understanding the extent of our groundwater reserves to learning about the critical role trees play in its cycling, this course provides a comprehensive look at groundwater's importance and the science behind its management.

Jan 10th 2022

5-12 Weeks

Modeling Groundwater Aquifers

EdX

Purdue University,PurdueX

Groundwater Contamination (edX)

Engineering Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences

Dive into the world beneath our feet with 'Groundwater Contamination', an insightful course by edX. Explore how human actions affect this vital freshwater resource, essential for drinking, agriculture, and ecosystems worldwide. Uncover the mechanisms behind contaminant transport in aquifers and gain a deeper understanding of water quality issues.

This course is archived

5-12 Weeks

Water Water Treatment Groundwater

Nitrogen Pollution - Threats to Tropical Coral Coasts (edX)

EdX

University of Edinburgh,EdinburghX

Nitrogen Pollution - Threats to Tropical Coral Coasts (edX)

Sci: Environment

Explore the critical issue of nitrogen pollution and its devastating effects on tropical coral coasts through this comprehensive online course. Delve into how human activities contribute to these ecological threats and understand the complex ways in which nitrogen interacts with our marine environments, using iconic ecosystems like coral reefs and seagrasses as model examples.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Innovation Ecosystems Groundwater