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: Energy and Utilities, Environment, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Economics, Public Health, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Innovation

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    Arizona State University

    Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Data Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Contract Management, Waste Minimization, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Project Management

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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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    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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    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Legal Research, Sociology, Advocacy, World History, Storytelling

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Oil and Gas, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Public Policies, Decision Making

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Trend Analysis, Investments, Policy Development, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Data Collection

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    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, Environmental Policy, Health Promotion

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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, Electrical Power, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Engineering, Mechanics, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Public Policies, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Political Sciences, Environmental Policy, Economics, Security Strategy, Diplomacy, Economic Development, International Finance, Governance, Sustainable Development

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    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Google Gemini, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation