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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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Business Strategy, Community Development, Case Studies, Social Sciences

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Environmental Science, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Technology Solutions, Case Studies

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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: 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

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry

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    University of Florida

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Water Resources, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Biology

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    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Business Modeling, Socioeconomics, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Non-Profit Accounting, Organizational Change, Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Economics

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    Arizona State University

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Spreadsheet Software, Sustainability Reporting, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Business Writing, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication, Presentations

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    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Corporate Sustainability, Market Dynamics, Business, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Product Knowledge, Consumer Behaviour

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    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Case Studies, Research Methodologies

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    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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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Loans, Asset Management, Sustainable Development, Derivatives