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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      NASM Personal Fitness Trainer

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Respiration, Train The Trainer, Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Neurology, Injury Prevention, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Overcoming Obstacles, Coaching

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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Omnichannel Retail Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Talent Management, Digital Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Customer experience strategy (CX), Supply Chain, Brand Strategy, Analytics, Brand Management, Business Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      389 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      763 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      JavaScript for Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Sustainable Urban Water Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Waste Minimization, Environmental Resource Management, Public Works, Mitigation, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Display Devices, Technical Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Human Factors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C for Everyone: Structured Programming

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, File Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      770 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Medical Software

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Systems Development, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Human Computer Interaction, Verification And Validation, Risk Management, Medical Management, User Interface (UI), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Software Design, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Health Technology, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Serverless Computing, Software Development, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, C# (Programming Language)

      4.6
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      259 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ordered Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Database Systems, Database Theory, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      920 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, User Experience, Experimentation, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Teaching, Social Justice, Social Skills, Adult Education, Behavior Management, Childhood Education and Development, Advocacy, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Curriculum Planning, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      901 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainable development courses

    • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Omnichannel Retail Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • JavaScript for Web Development: Board Infinity
    • Sustainable Urban Water Systems: Politecnico di Milano
    • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
    • C for Everyone: Structured Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
    • Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep: Microsoft
    • Ordered Data Structures: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Sustainable Development

    Sustainable development is the process of creating the products and systems that are needed in today's society without sacrificing the ability of future generations and societies to create the products and systems needed to sustain their own lifestyles and needs. Its study involves learning how to use natural resources without depleting them. It looks at environmental issues such as water, air quality, and climate change that can impact quality of life. Current and future economic factors are also explored as part of this expansive field of study.‎

    If your goal is to enter a field that combines humanitarianism with economics or business management, learning about sustainable development opens up a wide range of opportunities. Sustainability is one of the cornerstones of social corporate responsibility and additionally plays an important role in international trade.

    Career opportunities are fairly broad for professionals in the sustainable development field because you could meet with people who are affected by corporate decisions and prepare reports about your findings. Additionally, you could work in an office setting as part of a group brainstorming environmentally friendly ways to develop a new product, among many other options.

    Increasing your understanding of sustainable development can help you add an exciting edge to your career because it helps you stay on top of current sustainability issues. You're also able to bridge gaps between the manufacturing of things and processes that already exist and the needs of future generations.‎

    Business management and engineering are two of the fields that employ many of the people who work in sustainable development. Knowledge of sustainability is required for both effective decision-making for business leaders and for engineers in the areas of product development and building architectural structures. Some other fields where sustainability professionals work include political science, education, technology, and energy.‎

    Sustainable development courses on Coursera provide you with the opportunity to explore the humanitarian aspects of the way business is currently done and provides information about laying the groundwork to provide future generations with the best quality of life possible. Learning about sustainable development from Coursera's partners is an opportunity to thrive in the lucrative field of your choice while displaying forward-thinking humanitarianism. It may also serve as the way to build a career as a consultant in the field of sustainability because the courses begin with introductory information and build on it through the intermediate and advanced levels, with Professional Certificates that carry weight in the field at the end of your studies.‎

    Online Sustainable Development courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Sustainable Development skills. Choose from a wide range of Sustainable Development courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Sustainable Development, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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