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Sustainable Development Courses

Sustainable development courses can help you learn frameworks for social, economic, and environmental progress. You can build skills in policy evaluation, community planning, climate resilience, and measuring development outcomes. Many courses introduce tools for sustainability indicators, data analysis, and impact assessment to support informed decision-making across global contexts.


Popular Sustainable Development Courses and Certifications


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Innovation

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Public Health, Cost Estimation, Data Collection, Case Studies

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    675 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development Tools, Object-Relational Mapping, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Database Management, Python Programming, Computer Programming

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    557 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Global Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Governance, Business, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Finance, New Business Development, Business Valuation, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, International Finance

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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Decision-Making and Scenarios

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Decision Making, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, New Business Development, Risk Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Spreadsheet Software

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Digital Transformation, Application Programming Interface (API), Business Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Multi-Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes, Application Development, Virtual Machines

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

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    University of Minnesota

    Managing Employee Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Management, Staff Management, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting, Culture

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Harnessing AI for Business Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Plan Execution, Organizational Strategy, OpenAI API, Strategic Leadership, Market Research, Trend Analysis, OpenAI, Business Strategy, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Team Management, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Adaptability and Resiliency

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Plan Execution, Composure, Productivity, Planning, Behavioral Management, Positivity, Optimism

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estrategias de Negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Active Listening, Cooperation, Personal Development, Teamwork, Professional Development, Conflict Management, Strategic Partnership, Interpersonal Communications, Overcoming Obstacles, Business Strategy, Communication, Relationship Building, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Value Propositions, Customer Insights

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Science of Stem Cells

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask: Coursera
  • Corporate Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Decision-Making and Scenarios: University of Pennsylvania
  • Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Managing Employee Performance: University of Minnesota
  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Harnessing AI for Business Impact: Coursera
  • Adaptability and Resiliency: University of California, Davis

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