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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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Business Strategy, Innovation, International Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Global Marketing, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Competitive Analysis, Business, Political Sciences

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Business Strategy, Community Development, Case Studies, Social Sciences

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    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Finance

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Consulting, Business Consulting, Environmental Management Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment, Analysis

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    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement

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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Investments, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Operations, New Business Development, Ideation, Research, Financial Planning

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    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Public Health, Economics, Supply And Demand, Cost Estimation

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    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Compassion, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Mental Concentration, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Stress Management

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Environment, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Finance, Public Policies

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    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Hydrology, Environmental Resource Management, Risk Management, Water Quality, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Network Analysis, Governance, Environmental Science

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    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability