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International Development Courses

International Development courses can help you learn project management, economic analysis, policy evaluation, and community engagement strategies. You can build skills in data collection, impact assessment, and stakeholder collaboration. Many courses introduce tools like GIS for mapping resources, statistical software for analyzing data trends, and project management platforms that facilitate communication and planning across diverse teams.


Popular International Development Courses and Certifications


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    University of Copenhagen

    Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

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

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    Yonsei University

    Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Mitigation, Risk Management Framework, Emergency Response, Geospatial Information and Technology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, World History

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

    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

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Labor Law, Risk Management, Land Management, Mitigation, Occupational Safety And Health, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Occupational Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity

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    University of California San Diego

    Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 3

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Policy, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Technologies, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Environmental Regulations, Community Development

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    École normale supérieure

    Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Finance, Advocacy, Economics, Lobbying, Public Policies

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pittsburgh

    idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Planning, Solution Design, Medical Devices, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Commercialization, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Presentations

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    IE Business School

    Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, International Relations, Global Marketing, Demography, Business Risk Management, Analysis, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis

    4.8
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Media and Communications

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Community Development, Health Equity, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation

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    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    When Disaster Meets Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Emergency Response, Mitigation, International Relations, Case Studies, Risk Analysis, Community Development, Risk Management, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries: University of Copenhagen
  • Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies: Yonsei University
  • Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 3: University of California San Diego
  • Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries: École normale supérieure
  • idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products: University of Pittsburgh
  • Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy: IE Business School
  • Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local: Johns Hopkins University
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester

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