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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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, European History, Governance, Economics

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Governance, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Water Sustainability, Economic Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Innovation, Experimentation, Transportation Operations, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Communication Strategies, Governance, Journalism, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Business, Media and Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling

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    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Reliability

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Community and Social Work, Education and Training, Community Development, Human Development, Childhood Education and Development, Sustainable Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Working With Children, Adult Learning Principles, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Electric Power Systems, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Surveys, Climate Change Mitigation, Safety and Security, Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure Architecture

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Public Policies, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Political Sciences, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diplomacy, Governance, Sustainable Development

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Food Quality Assurance And Control, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, Policy Analysis, Biotechnology, Technology Solutions

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    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Market Analysis, Environmental Science, Technology Roadmaps, Public Policies, Product Lifecycle Management

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    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Program Evaluation, Innovation, Franchising

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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sanitation, Land Management, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Stormwater Management, Waste Minimization, Water Quality, Water Resource Management

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