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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  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Stormwater Management, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Architectural Design, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Environmental Issue

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Systems Thinking, Proposal Writing

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Centered Design, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Design Strategies, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science

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    Imperial College London

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Care, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Promotion, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Primary Care, Sustainable Development, Community Health, Program Evaluation, Research, Case Studies

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Building Information Modeling, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Capacity Planning, Building Design, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Landscape Architecture, Construction Estimating, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Architectural Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Transportation Operations

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Change Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Contingency Planning, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Innovation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vulnerability

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economic Development, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Governance, Innovation, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Care, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Care Administration, Governance, Public Health, Sustainable Development

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Project Risk Management, Investments, Risk Analysis, Finance, Investment Management, Economic Development, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Public Policies

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Culture Transformation, Change Orders, Project Implementation, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Project Planning

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    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Sustainable Development, Economics, International Relations, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Demography, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Governance

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