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.

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Technical Management, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Management Training And Development, Professional Development, Supervision, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Coaching
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, English Language, Non-Verbal Communication, Presentations, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Learning Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Workflow Management, Accountability, Time Management, Agile Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Plan Execution, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Planning, Adaptability, Client Services, Quality Improvement, Communication Planning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, Decision Making, Customer experience improvement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Life Sciences, Anatomy, Business, Physiology
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Social Media, digital literacy, Facebook, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Recruitment, Business Writing, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Concision, Goal-Oriented, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, System Configuration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Resilience, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Courage, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Digital Design, Overcoming Obstacles, Graphical Tools, Emotional Intelligence, Color Theory
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Research, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Document Management, Information Management, Intellectual Property
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Adaptability, Goal Setting, Community Development, Decision Making, Planning, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Student Support and Services, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Self-Motivation, Needs Assessment, Time Management, Resourcefulness, Planning, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months