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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    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategies, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Communication, Business Analysis, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Prioritization, Value Propositions

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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Water Quality, Biotechnology, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, Research, Biology

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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: Construction, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, HVAC, Transportation Operations, Electrical Systems, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Emerging Technologies, Building Design, Architectural Design, Structural Analysis

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    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Reliability

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    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Electric Power Systems, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Surveys, Climate Change Mitigation, Safety and Security, Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure Architecture

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Architecture, Socioeconomics, Architectural Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Design Strategies, Sustainability Standards, Resilience, Project Finance

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    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Innovation, Petroleum Industry, Environment, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies, Forecasting

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Sustainable Development, Performance Measurement, Waste Minimization, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Packaging and Labeling, Case Studies

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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