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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Management, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Content Creation, Concision, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Organizational Skills, Keyword Research, Detail Oriented, Action Oriented
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Community Development, Initiative and Leadership, Social Impact, Leadership Development, Storytelling, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Strategic Planning, Contingency Planning, Active Listening, Collaboration, Planning, Research, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Recognizing Others, Active Listening, Strategic Communication, Game Theory, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Motivational Skills, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Engineering Management, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Discussion Facilitation, Delegation Skills, People Development, Communication, Recruitment
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Curiosity, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Drive Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Interviewing Skills, Brand Awareness, Employee Onboarding, Customer experience strategy (CX), Personalized Service, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Higher Education, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Student Engagement, Safety and Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Engineering Management, Technical Management, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Employee Performance Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Strategic Communication, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, Empathy, Conflict Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks