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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    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Research, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Human Development, Environmental Science, Economics, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Food Services, World History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Risk Management, Sanitation, Hazard Analysis, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Epidemiology, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Governance, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    257 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    46 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environment, Water Resources, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Engineering, Water Resource Management, Social Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Public Affairs, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Case Studies

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Stormwater Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Civil Engineering, Water Quality, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Waste Minimization, Cultural Sensitivity, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    2.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    728 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Open University

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cognitive flexibility, Business Systems Analysis, Business Continuity, Business Valuation, Value Propositions, Process Mapping, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Governance, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Strategy, International Finance, Policy Development, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    213 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • Lund University
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  • Yale University