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Sustainable Development Courses

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.

Popular Sustainable Development Courses and Certifications


  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Market Research, User Research, Program Evaluation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Target Audience, Governance, Financial Forecasting, Fundraising

    4.5 stars, 122 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (122) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Lifelong Learning, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Planning, Curiosity, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 310 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (310) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy Systems Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, HVAC, Engineering Practices, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Construction, Semiconductors, Cost Benefit Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Cost Estimation, Return On Investment, System Configuration, Tax Management

    4.7 stars, 874 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (874) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Generative AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Data Ethics, AWS SageMaker, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Amazon Web Services, AI Integrations, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Solution Architecture, Data Management

    4.5 stars, 126 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (126) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Social Impact, Oral Expression, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Rapport Building, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Storytelling

    4.6 stars, 325 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (325) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 701 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (701) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Management Skills for New Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Diversity Awareness, Management Training And Development, Motivational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Supervision, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Leadership Development, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Productivity, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.7 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Multimedia, Data Sharing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Import/Export

    4.7 stars, 285 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (285) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Arbitration, Mediation, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Contract Management, Legal Risk, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Human Resources, New Product Development, Product Development

    4.7 stars, 450 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (450) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad y educación

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Health Education, Education and Training, Advocacy, Empowerment, Social Justice, Formal Learning, Family Support, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Working With Children, Teaching, Pedagogy, Human Development, Child Development

    4.8 stars, 671 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (671) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Strategic Sourcing

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Request for Proposal, Vendor Relationship Management, Supply Management, Strategic Partnership, Bidding, Plan Execution, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 315 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (315) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Data Science, Brand Management, Analytics, Data Literacy, Data Strategy, Marketing Management, Culture Transformation, Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy, Customer Insights, Customer Engagement, Analytical Skills, Advertising

    4.6 stars, 474 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (474) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainable development courses

  • L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan: ESSEC Business School
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Solar Energy Systems Overview: University at Buffalo
  • AWS Generative AI Applications: Amazon Web Services
  • Anti-Racism: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making: Dartmouth College
  • Management Skills for New Managers: STARWEAVER
  • Google Slides: Google Cloud
  • Making Successful Decisions through the Strategy, Law & Ethics Model: University of Michigan
  • Sexualidad y educación: Universidad de los Andes

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