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

    Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Investments, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investment Management, Proposal Development, Financial Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Fundraising, Sustainable Business, Governance, Return On Investment, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Financial Services

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Community Development, Legal Research, Advocacy, Governance, Sustainable Development, Professional Networking, Case Studies

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, International Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Global Marketing, Economic Development, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Sustainable Development, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Economics, Natural Resource Management

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Health Equity, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Environmental Regulations, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Advocacy, Research, Collaboration, Case Studies

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Inclusion, Project Finance, Sustainable Business, Economic Development, Asset Management, Investments, Return On Investment, Growth Strategies, Market Trend, Finance, Market Opportunities, Public Policies, Performance Measurement

  • Status: Free

    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

  • Status: Preview

    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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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Electric Power Systems, Mathematical Modeling

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Proposal Writing, Budgeting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Operational Analysis, Case Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Report Writing

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation, Case Studies