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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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Performance, Scope Management, Scheduling, Risk Analysis, Procurement, Project Documentation, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Project Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management

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    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Construction Estimating, Facility Management, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Stormwater Management, Environmental Science

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    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Governance, Health Systems, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Policy, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Technologies, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Environmental Regulations, Community Development

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Land Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Labor Law, Community Health, Risk Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Public Health, Cultural Diversity

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    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Business Valuation, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Human Capital, Project Scoping, Decision Making, Data Collection

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    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Policy Analysis, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Safety and Security, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Information Privacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Data Mapping, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Storytelling, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Case Studies

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Community Development, Governance

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    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Interactive Learning, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Virtual Environment, Transportation Operations, Emerging Technologies, Visionary, Environmental Issue

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    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Governance, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Health, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Occupational Safety And Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity and Inclusion

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  • Yale University