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    • U

      University of Michigan

      Building Web Applications in PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Debugging, Data Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Media Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, English Language, Media and Communications, Online Advertising, Vocabulary, Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, Persuasive Communication, Facebook

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Processes and Methodologies

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Systems Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Scrum (Software Development), Release Management, User Requirements Documents, Development Testing, Software Design, Maintainability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Agile Planning for Software Products

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, User Story, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Unsupervised Learning, PySpark, Microsoft Azure, Apache Spark, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Data Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      545 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Virtual Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Course Development, Collaborative Software, Developing Training Materials, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, Blended Learning, Virtual Environment, Data Management, Performance Testing, Augmented Reality, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Getting Started with Go

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), JSON, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Data Structures, Remote Access Systems, Software Installation, File Management, Program Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C++ For C Programmers, Part A

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      L

      Lund University

      Writing in English at University

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Literacy, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      787 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Process Mining: Data science in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Data Mining, Business Process Modeling, Process Optimization, Data Processing, Performance Analysis, Big Data, Real Time Data, Data Science, Verification And Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Healthcare Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Payment Systems, Intellectual Property, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Product Management, Medical Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Equipment and Technology, Organizational Structure, Market Opportunities, Health Care, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google

      Configuration Management and the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Scalability, Cloud Storage, DevOps, Automation, Infrastructure Architecture, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Building Web Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
    • English for Media Literacy: University of Pennsylvania
    • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
    • Agile Planning for Software Products: University of Alberta
    • Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Exam Prep: Microsoft
    • Virtual Teacher: University of California, Irvine
    • Getting Started with Go: University of California, Irvine
    • C++ For C Programmers, Part A: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Writing in English at University: Lund University
    • Process Mining: Data science in Action: Eindhoven University of Technology

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    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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