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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Editing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Management, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Engineering Management, Writing, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Concision, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Communication
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Creativity, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, People Development, Empowerment, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Planning, Behavioral Economics, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Productivity, Psychology, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Procedure Development, Professionalism
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Positivity, Community Development, Persistence, Adaptability, Empowerment, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Culture, Business Priorities, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Honesty, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Research, Data Collection, Surveys, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Information Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cinematic Health
Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Communication Strategies, Nursing Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Dignity in Care, Communication, Empathy, Professionalism, Mental Health, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Observation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Performance Management, Behavioral Management, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months