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

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, Financial Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Governance, Public Policies

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Brand Marketing, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Environment and Resource Management, Business Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Management, Market Opportunities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing

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    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Socioeconomics, Project Design, Benchmarking, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Planning, Product Planning, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable Development, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Environmental Issue, Target Market

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    Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Engineering, Workforce Planning, Gap Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Training Programs, Emerging Technologies, Professional Networking, Semiconductors

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    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Environmental Policy, Financial Systems, Labor Relations, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Diplomacy, World History, Governance, Social Justice, Policy Analysis

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Governance, Advocacy, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Adaptation

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    University of Cape Town

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Research, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Communication, Systems Thinking, Research Methodologies, Policy Development, Collaboration

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Health Policy, Climate Change Programs, Program Evaluation, Political Sciences, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computational Thinking, Data Storytelling, Innovation, Decision Making

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    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Resilience

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Electric Power Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Sciences, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Development

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