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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Independent Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Stress Management, Resilience, Compassion, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Social Skills, Time Management, Persistence, Courage, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Peer Review, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Employee Training, AI Enablement, Personal Development, Performance Appraisal, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Test Tools, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Mentorship, Willingness To Learn, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Learning Strategies, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Koç University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Personal Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition Education, Goal Setting, Self-Discipline, Health And Wellness Coaching, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Smart Goals, Behavior Management, Exercise Science, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Business Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Mindfulness, Leadership, Adaptability, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Persuasive Communication, Research, Oral Expression, Writing, Journalism, Media and Communications, Appeals, Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Research, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months