Explore Earth’s structure, minerals, rocks, and geological processes with this flexible Online Geology Course. Build scientific understanding of landscapes, natural hazards, and planetary history through engaging, accessible digital learning.
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Explore the fascinating world of Earth science with this Online Geology Course, designed to introduce learners to geology basics, Earth structure, and geological processes. This comprehensive course covers rock formation, mineral studies, and the forces that shape our planet. Gain essential knowledge of geoscience research, natural systems, and the scientific principles behind Earth’s evolution.
Discover how the Earth has changed over millions of years through topics such as geologic time, plate tectonics, and the internal structure of our planet. Learn about minerals, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, and igneous rocks while developing an understanding of fossil science and the processes responsible for creating diverse geological features.
This course explores environmental geology, weathering, deserts, winds, volcanoes, mass wasting, and surface water systems. Whether you are interested in Earth science, environmental studies, or expanding your scientific knowledge, this online geology training provides valuable insights into the natural world and the geological forces that continue to shape Earth.
Learners complete an assignment designed to evaluate their understanding of the course content. The assignment is reviewed by qualified tutors who provide personalised feedback, allowing learners to demonstrate their applied knowledge and skills.
After completing the Online Geology Course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Learners also have the option to order a Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Certificate as additional proof of achievement. The QLS Endorsed Certificate can be delivered by post for £129, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Online Geology Course introduces learners to the fascinating study of Earth’s structure, materials, and geological processes. This course explores key topics including rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, fossils, and the forces that have shaped the planet throughout its history.
Studying Online Geology Course develops scientific understanding, analytical thinking, and awareness of Earth’s natural systems. The course provides valuable knowledge for learners interested in environmental studies, earth science, research, and careers related to geology, conservation, and natural resource management.
The Online Geology Course has a total study time of 3 weeks, 4 days. This comprehensive programme is designed for flexible learning, allowing learners to progress at their own pace while exploring geology fundamentals, including Earth science, rock formation, mineral studies, plate tectonics, geological processes, fossil science, Earth structure, and environmental geology.
The Online Geology Course requirements are simple and suitable for beginners. Learners should have a basic understanding of science, an interest in Earth’s structure, rocks, minerals, and natural processes, and a willingness to explore geological concepts. Access to an internet-enabled device and commitment to regular study are recommended for effective learning and successful course completion.
This course introduces the fundamentals of geology, including Earth structure, minerals, rocks, rock formation, plate tectonics, geological processes, fossils, natural resources, and the history and evolution of our planet.
No. It is suitable for beginners, students, and anyone interested in Earth science, geology, environmental studies, and the natural world.
The course is delivered online, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
Yes. Geological activities, rock and mineral identification exercises, case studies, research tasks, and quizzes may be included to reinforce learning.
You will receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing the course.
This course supports career development in geology, environmental science, mining, geoscience research, conservation, archaeology, natural resource management, education, and other Earth science-related fields.
| Introduction | |||
| Geology | 00:02:00 | ||
| Importance | 00:04:00 | ||
| Development | 00:09:00 | ||
| The Scientific Method | 00:05:00 | ||
| Solar System | |||
| OverView | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Sun | 00:07:00 | ||
| The Moon | 00:06:00 | ||
| Terrestrial Planets | 00:10:00 | ||
| Jovian Planets | 00:12:00 | ||
| Other Solar Bodies | 00:05:00 | ||
| Geologic Time | |||
| OverView | 00:02:00 | ||
| Relative Dating | 00:11:00 | ||
| Numerical Dating | 00:07:00 | ||
| Fossils | 00:11:00 | ||
| Geologic Time Scale | 00:05:00 | ||
| Inside Earth | |||
| Earth’s Internal Structure | 00:11:00 | ||
| Exploration | 00:16:00 | ||
| Plate Tectonics | |||
| Continental Drift | 00:10:00 | ||
| Modern Evidence | 00:11:00 | ||
| Earth’s Major Plates | 00:13:00 | ||
| Motion Drivers | 00:05:00 | ||
| Motion Measurement | 00:04:00 | ||
| Continental Margins | 00:05:00 | ||
| Ocean Floor Features | 00:05:00 | ||
| Oceanic Crust Layers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Destruction of Oceanic Crust | 00:02:00 | ||
| Features of Subduction Zones | 00:03:00 | ||
| Mountains | 00:07:00 | ||
| Topography | 00:07:00 | ||
| Weathering | |||
| OverView Weatheing | 00:04:00 | ||
| Mechanical Weathering | 00:08:00 | ||
| Chemical Weathering | 00:07:00 | ||
| Spheroidal Weathering | 00:02:00 | ||
| Soil | 00:11:00 | ||
| Deserts & Winds | |||
| Deserts | 00:08:00 | ||
| Wind Erosion | 00:05:00 | ||
| Wind as a Transporter | 00:05:00 | ||
| Wind Deposits | 00:08:00 | ||
| Minerals | |||
| Atom | 00:06:00 | ||
| Periodic Table | 00:05:00 | ||
| Bond-s | 00:07:00 | ||
| Minerals | 00:03:00 | ||
| Formation | 00:03:00 | ||
| Mineral Identification | 00:09:00 | ||
| Crystalline Habits | 00:35:00 | ||
| Sedimentary Rocks | |||
| OverView | 00:04:00 | ||
| Detrital Sedementary Rocks | 00:03:00 | ||
| Grain History | 00:07:00 | ||
| Chemical Sedementary Rocks | 00:04:00 | ||
| Coal | 00:06:00 | ||
| Sedimentary Rocks Identification Table | 00:05:00 | ||
| Sediments to Sedimentary Rocks | 00:05:00 | ||
| Sedimentary Structure | 00:06:00 | ||
| Metamorphic Rocks | |||
| Metamorphism | 00:08:00 | ||
| Metamorphic Rocks | 00:04:00 | ||
| Metamorphic Drivers | 00:06:00 | ||
| Metamorphic Textures | 00:08:00 | ||
| Igneous Rock | |||
| Magma | 00:12:00 | ||
| Igneous Textures | 00:09:00 | ||
| Deformation | |||
| Deformation | 00:09:00 | ||
| Deformation Stages | 00:08:00 | ||
| Folds | 00:08:00 | ||
| Faults & Joints | 00:14:00 | ||
| Volcanoes | |||
| OverView | 00:04:00 | ||
| Volcanic Eruptions | 00:07:00 | ||
| Extruded Material | 00:14:00 | ||
| Volcanic Landforms | 00:09:00 | ||
| Volcanic Hazards | 00:08:00 | ||
| Mass Wasting | |||
| OverView | 00:05:00 | ||
| Types | 00:07:00 | ||
| Triggers | 00:04:00 | ||
| Surface Water | |||
| Overview | 00:05:00 | ||
| Hydrologic Cycle | 00:08:00 | ||
| Running Water | 00:12:00 | ||
| Flow | 00:08:00 | ||
| Channels | 00:10:00 | ||
| Depositional Landforms | 00:07:00 | ||
| Floods | 00:09:00 | ||
| Resources | |||
| Resource – Online Geology Course | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Online Geology Course | 3 weeks, 3 days | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
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