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: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Collaboration, Teaching

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Training Programs, Entrepreneurship, Adult Education, Pedagogy, Project Design, Training and Development, Sustainable Development, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, New Business Development, Instructional Strategies, Economic Development, Community Development, Strategic Partnership, Collaboration

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    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Feasibility Studies, Private Equity, Sustainable Development, Loans, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Finance, Investments, Due Diligence, Financial Market, Innovation

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    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Empathy, Visionary, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Planning, Innovation, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainability Standards, Natural Resource Management, Finance, Governance, Environmental Policy, Public Policies

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Service Design, Transportation Operations, Feasibility Studies, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Data Collection, Customer Analysis, Surveys, Consumer Behaviour

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Stormwater Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Sanitation, Water Quality, Civil Engineering, Public Works, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Risk Management, Timelines, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Budget Management, Cost Control, Project Planning, Procurement, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Project Management, Sustainable Development, Human Resources Management and Planning

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Geographic Information Systems, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Data Mapping, International Relations, Culture, Sustainable Development, Storytelling, World History, Case Studies

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Education and Training, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Collaboration

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, International Relations, Health Disparities, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Technologies, Consumer Behaviour, Environment, Environmental Policy, Media and Communications, Advocacy, Natural Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Economics, Transportation Operations

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Qualitative Research, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Culture, Social Sciences, Employee Engagement, Sociology, Sustainable Development

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