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.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Qualitative Research, Organizational Effectiveness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Culture, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Employee Engagement, Research Methodologies, Leadership, Sustainable Development, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Investments, Risk Analysis, Loans, Investment Management, Capital Expenditure, Finance, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Social Impact, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Health, Environmental Science, International Relations, Governance, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Governance, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Economic Development, Sustainable Architecture, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Innovation, Experimentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Pollution Prevention, Social Sciences, Sustainable Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Environment, Environmental Policy, Media and Communications, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Social Impact, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Environment, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Spatial Analysis, Digital Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Governance, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Mitigation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Governance, Service Management, Solution Design, Innovation, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Studies, Biology, Teaching, Community Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Communication Planning, Project Design, Social Media, Project Planning, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Sustainability Standards, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Proposal Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Supply And Demand, Sustainable Development, Market Dynamics, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Economics, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Mathematical Modeling, Tax Laws, Social Impact, Public Policies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Big Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Risk Management, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Timelines, Risk Management, Budget Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Communication Planning, Procurement, Scheduling, Sustainable Development, Scope Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Human Resources Management and Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months