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      University of Copenhagen

      The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Strategy, Business Transformation, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, People Development, Professional Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      The Age of Sustainable Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Campus BBVA

      The ABC of sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Strategy and Operations, Critical Thinking, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Global Environmental Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Sustainability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Organizational Development, Strategy, Strategy and Operations, Business Transformation, Critical Thinking, Business Process Management, Change Management, Employee Relations, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      871 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Sustainable Cities and Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Principles of Sustainable Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Financial Management, Leadership and Management, Strategy and Operations, Business Transformation, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

      Skills you'll gain: Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
    • Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University
    • The ABC of sustainability : Campus BBVA
    • Global Environmental Management: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries: University of Copenhagen
    • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity : Università Bocconi
    • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University
    • Principles of Sustainable Finance : Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    Leadership (53)
    Project Management (30)
    Plan (25)
    Planning (24)
    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Sustainable Development

    Sustainable development is the process of creating the products and systems that are needed in today's society without sacrificing the ability of future generations and societies to create the products and systems needed to sustain their own lifestyles and needs. Its study involves learning how to use natural resources without depleting them. It looks at environmental issues such as water, air quality, and climate change that can impact quality of life. Current and future economic factors are also explored as part of this expansive field of study.‎

    If your goal is to enter a field that combines humanitarianism with economics or business management, learning about sustainable development opens up a wide range of opportunities. Sustainability is one of the cornerstones of social corporate responsibility and additionally plays an important role in international trade.

    Career opportunities are fairly broad for professionals in the sustainable development field because you could meet with people who are affected by corporate decisions and prepare reports about your findings. Additionally, you could work in an office setting as part of a group brainstorming environmentally friendly ways to develop a new product, among many other options.

    Increasing your understanding of sustainable development can help you add an exciting edge to your career because it helps you stay on top of current sustainability issues. You're also able to bridge gaps between the manufacturing of things and processes that already exist and the needs of future generations.‎

    Business management and engineering are two of the fields that employ many of the people who work in sustainable development. Knowledge of sustainability is required for both effective decision-making for business leaders and for engineers in the areas of product development and building architectural structures. Some other fields where sustainability professionals work include political science, education, technology, and energy.‎

    Sustainable development courses on Coursera provide you with the opportunity to explore the humanitarian aspects of the way business is currently done and provides information about laying the groundwork to provide future generations with the best quality of life possible. Learning about sustainable development from Coursera's partners is an opportunity to thrive in the lucrative field of your choice while displaying forward-thinking humanitarianism. It may also serve as the way to build a career as a consultant in the field of sustainability because the courses begin with introductory information and build on it through the intermediate and advanced levels, with Professional Certificates that carry weight in the field at the end of your studies.‎

    Online Sustainable Development courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Sustainable Development skills. Choose from a wide range of Sustainable Development courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Sustainable Development, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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