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    • U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores

      Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, User Feedback, Business Modeling, User Research, New Product Development, Product Development, Digital Marketing, Innovation, Business Development, Business Strategies, User Experience, Process Validation, Growth Strategies, Business Operations, Investments, Presentations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      614 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      DevOps Culture and Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Process Mapping, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, User Feedback, Systems Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      581 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pollution Prevention, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Respiratory Care, Chronic Diseases, Mitigation, Vulnerability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Minnesota

      Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      851 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Community Development, Care Management, Occupational Therapy, Stress Management, Neurology, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Behavior Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      309 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Visionary, New Product Development, Solution Delivery, Initiative and Leadership, Presentations, Adaptability, Persistence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      Epic Games

      Introduction to Game Design

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Software Documentation, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Creativity

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      302 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Advancing Women in Tech

      The Business of Product Management I

      Skills you'll gain: Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Product Requirements, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Market Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      794 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Introduction to Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Electric Power Systems, Nutrition Education, Systems Thinking, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Physics, Human Development, Physical Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Meta

      Desarrollador front-end de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Responsive Web Design, Design Research, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, User Experience Design, HTML and CSS, Unix Commands, Front-End Web Development, Usability, Web Design, React.js, Javascript, Interaction Design, Algorithms, Mobile Development, Pseudocode

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      474 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Music for Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Music, Musical Composition, Mindfulness, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Mental Concentration, Creativity, World Music, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Respiration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      325 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      U

      University at Buffalo

      Digital Manufacturing & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Digital Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain, Market Dynamics, Safety and Security, Workforce Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores: Universidade de São Paulo
    • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
    • Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health: University of Copenhagen
    • Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
    • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Introduction to Game Design: Epic Games
    • The Business of Product Management I: Advancing Women in Tech
    • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
    • Desarrollador front-end de Meta: Meta

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    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    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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