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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Design, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Data Management, Network Architecture, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Android Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Android Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Interactive Learning, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Oil and Gas, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Cost Reduction, Organizational Strategy, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Accounting, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Analysis, Operations Management, Resource Management, Case Studies
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Construction Inspection, Production Process, Construction Management, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Processes, Civil Engineering, Commercial Construction, Safety Assurance, Product Testing, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Materials science, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Manufacturing Standards, Design Specifications, Analytical Testing
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Application Design, Security Testing, Application Security, Development Environment, Web Development, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), User Interface (UI), Incident Response, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Transaction Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Adaptability, Open Mindset, Sustainable Business, Strategic Thinking, Business Solutions, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Sustainable Systems, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Feasibility Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Private Equity, Loans
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months