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.

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Culture Transformation, Change Orders, Project Implementation, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Project Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economic Development, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Governance, Innovation, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Professional Networking, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Teaching, Training Programs, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Research, Research Methodologies, International Relations, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Creativity, Design, Culture, Art History, Design Thinking, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Zurich
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Complex Problem Solving, Sustainability Standards, Teaching, Environment, Curriculum Planning, Environmental Science, Decision Making, Climate Change Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Community Development, Sustainable Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Business Planning, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Business Development, Action Oriented, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Biological Engineering, Economics, Chemical Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Meal Planning And Preparation, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Nutrition Education, Sustainable Technologies, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Pollution Prevention
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Oil and Gas, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Workforce Development, Billing, Sustainable Development, Safety Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months