Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development is a comprehensive approach to growth that balances economic progress, environmental protection, and social well-being to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own. Coursera's Sustainable Development catalogue teaches you the fundamental principles and practices of creating a more sustainable world, including concepts like resource management, social equity, and environmental conservation. You'll learn to analyze complex sustainability challenges, develop innovative solutions, implement sustainable strategies in various sectors, and measure the impact of sustainability initiatives. Mastering this skill empowers you to contribute to global efforts in addressing critical issues such as climate change, poverty reduction, and biodiversity conservation, making you a valuable asset in roles focused on corporate sustainability, environmental policy, or international development.
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Explore the Sustainable Development Course Catalog

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    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Tax Management, Policy Analysis, Income Tax, Market Analysis

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Regulations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Project Closure, Operations, Operational Analysis, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Operations, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Sustainable Development, Workforce Development, Environment Health And Safety, Prospecting and Qualification, Environment

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    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Needs Assessment, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Community Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Innovation, Professional Networking, Market Research

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    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Trustworthiness, Expectation Management, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Sustainable Development, Human Resource Strategy, Sustainable Business, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Diversity Marketing, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Business, Marketing

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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Biology, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Social Justice, Innovation, Corporate Finance, Tax, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Legal Risk, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Strategic Decision-Making, Sociology, Psychology

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Management, Governance, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economics, Sustainable Development, Income Tax, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Community Organizing, Environment, Social Justice, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Advocacy, Education and Training

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Water Resources, Governance, Sociology, Economics, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

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    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Ideation, Social Justice, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Analysis, Cultural Diversity

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    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategies, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Communication, Business Analysis, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Prioritization, Value Propositions

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