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Sustainable Development Courses

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.

Popular Sustainable Development Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Delivery Problem

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Program Development, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7 stars, 376 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (376) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Authentications, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud API, CI/CD, Computer Programming Tools, Performance Tuning, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Computing Platforms

    4.8 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Applied Python Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, PySpark, Data Visualization, Snowflake Schema, Data Storytelling, Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Databricks, Containerization, GitHub Copilot, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Data Pipelines, Kubernetes, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Science, Python Programming

    3.9 stars, 130 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (130) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Behavior Technician ABA Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Positive Behavior Support, Speech Therapy, Behavior Management, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Education and Training, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Mental and Behavioral Health, Teaching, Communication, Learning Theory, Child Development, Classroom Management, Training Programs, Instructional Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Proactivity, Data Collection, Learning Strategies

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Operational Research for Humanitarians

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Community and Social Work, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Case Studies, Informed Consent, Needs Assessment, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 153 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Negocios Internacionales II

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Finance, International Relations, Commercialization, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Market Analysis, Economics, Workforce Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Business Intelligence, Economic Development

    4.7 stars, 546 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (546) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Selling to Chinese Consumers

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Brand Management, Diversity Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Management, Branding, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business-To-Consumer, Business Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Market Dynamics, Brand Strategy, Brand Loyalty, Brand Awareness, Brand Marketing, Customer Analysis, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Advertising

    4.8 stars, 319 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (319) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Physics

    4.3 stars, 122 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (122) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Driving engagement, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Innovation, Content Development and Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Data Analysis

    4.3 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Gap Analysis, Change Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Planning, Business Process Reengineering, Project Management, Personal Development, Business Process, Process Mapping, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Strategy

    4.5 stars, 348 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (348) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Javascript and Ajax: Building Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Ajax, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Network Protocols

    4.5 stars, 57 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (57) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Building and Working with Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Software, Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Database Development, SQL, MySQL, Database Theory, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Access, Application Development

    4.5 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (113) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainable development courses

  • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego
  • Developing Applications with Google Cloud: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • Applied Python Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Behavior Technician ABA Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Operational Research for Humanitarians: University of Geneva
  • Negocios Internacionales II: University of New Mexico
  • Selling to Chinese Consumers: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells: École Polytechnique
  • GenAI for Social Media Marketing Specialists: Coursera
  • Change Leadership: Developing Strategic Gap Analysis in Miro: Coursera

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