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: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Governance, Service Management, Solution Design, Innovation, Case Studies

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Science, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Science and Research

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Advocacy, Fundraising, Public Policies, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Policy Development, International Relations, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Partnership, Compliance Management, Accountability

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, International Relations, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Economics

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Construction Estimating, Facility Management, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Stormwater Management, Environmental Science

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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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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Risk Management, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Performance, Scope Management, Scheduling, Risk Analysis, Procurement, Sustainable Development, Project Documentation, Economic Development, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Project Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management

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    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Social Studies, Culture, Teaching, Anthropology, World History, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Life Sciences, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Storytelling, Creativity, Physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Economics

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Transformation, Safety Culture, Sustainable Development, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Innovation, Leadership, Human Resource Policies, Change Management

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Scatter Plots, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Health Education, Health Equity, Environmental Issue, Regression Analysis, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Health Informatics, Community Organizing, Forecasting, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Visualization

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Governance, International Relations, Policy Development, Public Policies, Risk Management, Finance, Innovation

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Accounting, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Environment, Governance, Economics, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement

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