NRES and ACES has launched the first of six Coursera courses on wetlands! Explore the materials for free or earn the Coursera credential for $49. Students wanting to earn academic credit can enroll in NRES 417, which begins October 21st. If they then complete NRES 517 (January-March 2025) and NRES 527 (March-May 2025), they will earn a University of Illinois certificate in Wetland Science and Conservation. These academic credit courses CAN count toward the M.S. in NRES.