Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development is a comprehensive approach to growth that balances economic progress, environmental protection, and social well-being to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own. Coursera's Sustainable Development catalogue teaches you the fundamental principles and practices of creating a more sustainable world, including concepts like resource management, social equity, and environmental conservation. You'll learn to analyze complex sustainability challenges, develop innovative solutions, implement sustainable strategies in various sectors, and measure the impact of sustainability initiatives. Mastering this skill empowers you to contribute to global efforts in addressing critical issues such as climate change, poverty reduction, and biodiversity conservation, making you a valuable asset in roles focused on corporate sustainability, environmental policy, or international development.
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    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Relationship Building

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    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Oil and Gas, Socioeconomics, Economics, Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Innovation

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    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Innovation, Environment, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies

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    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Trustworthiness, Expectation Management, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Sustainable Development, Human Resource Strategy, Sustainable Business, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Diversity Marketing, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Business, Marketing

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Governance, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Water Sustainability, Economic Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Innovation, Experimentation, Transportation Operations, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Social Justice, Innovation, Corporate Finance, Tax, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Legal Risk, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Strategic Decision-Making, Sociology, Psychology

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Public Policies, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Political Sciences, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diplomacy, Governance, Sustainable Development

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    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Industrial Engineering, Case Studies, Software Development Life Cycle, Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Data Literacy, Scenario Testing, Open Source Technology

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    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Data Analysis

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Public Works, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Governance, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Mental Health, Trend Analysis

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