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Sustainability Courses

Sustainability courses can help you learn environmental principles, resource management, climate impacts, and sustainable practices used across industries. You can build skills in energy systems, waste reduction, policy analysis, and evaluating environmental data. Many courses introduce tools for carbon tracking, life-cycle assessment, and measuring the effectiveness of sustainability strategies.

Popular Sustainability Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Columbia University

    The Age of Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Community Development, Social Justice, Human Development, Environment and Resource Management, Health Policy, International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Food and Beverage, World History

    ★ 4.7 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Environmental sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Environmental Management Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Environmental Issue, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Climate Change Adaptation, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Lifecycle Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Khalifa University

    Environmental Protection and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Health And Safety Standards, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Incident Management, Waste Minimization

    ★ 4.9 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Laws, Energy and Utilities, Environment Health And Safety, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health, Pollution Prevention

    ★ 4.9 (95) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Careers in Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Spreadsheet Software, Professional Development, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Data Presentation, Trend Analysis, Business Writing, Writing, Professionalism, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Public Relations, Product Lifecycle Management, Presentations, Communication, Constructive Feedback

    ★ 4.5 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Systems, Culture Transformation, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Governance

    ★ 4.6 (956) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Influencing, Corporate Sustainability, Communication Planning, Sustainable Business, Adaptability, Communication, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI and Sustainability: Leading Responsibly

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Sustainable Business, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, AI Product Strategy, Governance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Leadership, Sustainable Development, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Organizational Leadership, AI literacy, Organizational Strategy, Sustainable Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Change Management, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Reverse Logistics, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Environmental Regulations, Logistics Management, Logistics, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.6 (292) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Governance, Sustainability Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategies, Supply Chain, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Strategic Planning, Organizational Structure

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Corporate Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Mitigation, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Environment and Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Climate Change Programs, Social Impact, Social Justice, Stormwater Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development

    ★ 5 (15) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainability courses

  • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University
  • Environmental sustainability: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Environmental Protection and Sustainability: Khalifa University
  • Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Careers in Sustainability: Arizona State University
  • Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity : Università Bocconi
  • Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success: University of Leeds
  • AI and Sustainability: Leading Responsibly: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy: University of London
  • Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable: Macquarie University

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