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: Hospitality, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Consumer Behaviour, Technology Strategies, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Development, Business Strategy, Environmental Issue, Business Reporting, Customer Relationship Building, Accountability, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication

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    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Value Propositions

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Advocacy, Economics, Case Studies, International Relations

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Environment, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Biology, Sustainable Development, Taxonomy

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    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Industrial Engineering, Case Studies, Software Development Life Cycle, Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Data Literacy, Scenario Testing, Open Source Technology

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching, Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Biology, Collaboration

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Governance, Advocacy, Public Policies, Training and Development, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fundraising, Policy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Policy Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Accountability, Strategic Partnership, Coordination

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Oil and Gas, Hydraulics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Operational Efficiency, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Climate Change Programs, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Advocacy

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Sociology, Case Studies

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