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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    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Research, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Human Development, Environmental Science, Economics, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Food Services, World History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Risk Management, Sanitation, Hazard Analysis, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Epidemiology, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Governance, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    258 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environment, Water Resources, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Engineering, Water Resource Management, Social Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Public Affairs, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Case Studies

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Environmental Policy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    46 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università Bocconi

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    933 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Governance, Business Metrics, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Investments, Diversity and Inclusion, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Open University

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cognitive flexibility, Business Systems Analysis, Business Continuity, Business Valuation, Value Propositions, Process Mapping, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months