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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Explore the Sustainable Development Course Catalog

  • Status: Free Trial

    Multiple educators

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Annual Reports, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Product Engineering, Leadership, Environment, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Engineering

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    120 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Building Codes, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economic Development, Sustainable Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Environment, Construction, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Private Equity, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Capital Markets, Innovation, Loans, Sustainability Standards, Financial Market

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Growth Strategies, Community Development, Geographic Information Systems, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    186 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Development, Supply Management, Business Ethics, Sustainable Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Relationship Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Environmental Engineering, Labor Compliance, Procurement, Product Design

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    217 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Economic Development, Project Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Project Management Life Cycle, Environment, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Private Equity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Environment, Environmental Science, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Supply And Demand, Economics, Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Waste Minimization, Public Health, Hospitality, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health, Pollution Prevention

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Environment, Architectural Design, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Economics

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months