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

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    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Oil and Gas, Socioeconomics, Economics, Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Innovation

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    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Education and Training, Higher Education, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Teaching, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Development

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Electrical Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Materials science, Quality Assurance, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Land Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Storytelling

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Legal Strategy, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Social and Human Services, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Human Services, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Business Transformation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Waste Minimization, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Case Studies, Resource Utilization, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics, Leadership, Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning

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    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Risk Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Business Valuation, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Human Capital, Risk Management, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Business Communication

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Epidemiology

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Analysis, Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Science and Research, Data Analysis

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Transportation Operations, Resource Utilization, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Planning, Medical Equipment and Technology, Strategic Partnership, Physical Science, Market Opportunities, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Environmental Science, Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Case Studies, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Culture, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Community Development, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection, Environment

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  • Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • University of Colorado Boulder
  • University of Michigan
  • ESSEC Business School
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Lund University
  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Yale University