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Sustainable Development Courses

Sustainable development courses can help you learn frameworks for social, economic, and environmental progress. You can build skills in policy evaluation, community planning, climate resilience, and measuring development outcomes. Many courses introduce tools for sustainability indicators, data analysis, and impact assessment to support informed decision-making across global contexts.


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Popular Sustainable Development Courses and Certifications


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    Copenhagen Business School

    Business Models For Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Marketing Communications, Business Strategies, Case Studies, Systems Thinking, Strategic Partnership

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    University of Alberta

    Arctic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Investment Management, Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Asset Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Verification And Validation, Accountability

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    University of Colorado System

    Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Principles of Sustainable Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainability Reporting, Social Impact, Finance, Asset Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Sustainability Standards, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Corporate Sustainability, Training Programs, Construction, Student Engagement, Environmental Issue, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Environmental Engineering, Goal Setting, Climate Change Adaptation, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Business Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Paths to a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adaptability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainability Standards, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Capital, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Management, Employee Engagement, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Management, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Governance, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Leadership Studies, Strategic Partnership, Leadership and Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Construction Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Building Codes, Building Design, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Sustainable Development, HVAC, Stormwater Management, Architectural Engineering, Thermal Management

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    Multiple educators

    Sustainable and Circular Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Product Development, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Logistics, Environment and Resource Management, Design Research, Process Improvement

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Sustainable Infrastructure

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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainable development courses

  • Business Models For Sustainability: Copenhagen Business School
  • Arctic Development: University of Alberta
  • Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs: Duke University
  • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System
  • Principles of Sustainable Finance : Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers: Arizona State University
  • Paths to a Sustainable Future: ESSEC Business School
  • Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia : Copenhagen Business School
  • Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design: L&T EduTech

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