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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


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    AI, Empathy & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Network Model, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Policy Development

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    Rice University

    Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Leadership and Management

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Programming With C#

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Fractal Analytics

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Operational Efficiency, Human Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Application Development, Natural Language Processing, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Independent Thinking, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Leadership, Resilience, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Decision Making, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Optimism, Systems Thinking, Research

    4.6
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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Electronic Components, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Generative AI and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Artificial Intelligence

    4.2
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Blended Learning, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Development, Visionary, Student Engagement, Adaptability, Collaboration

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    Arizona State University

    Battery Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Chemistry, Electric Power Systems, Thermal Management, Materials science, Reliability, Electrical Safety, Environmental Issue, System Requirements, Chemical Engineering, Technical Standard

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Teamwork, Instructional Design, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Digital Transformation, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainable development courses

  • AI, Empathy & Ethics: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Rice University
  • Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Programming With C#: Microsoft
  • GenAI for Everyone: Fractal Analytics
  • Leadership and Critical Thinking: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Generative AI and ESG: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Battery Technologies: Arizona State University

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