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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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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Aesthetics, Design, Culture, Art History, Creative Thinking, Design Thinking, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Ethical AI Use

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Case Studies, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Creativity, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Media and Communications, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, User Research, Usability Testing, Unix Commands, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, SQL, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Mobile Development, Design Research, React.js, Web Development Tools, Javascript

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Management, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Responsible Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Mentorship

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Hunt: Job-Searching and Career-Building with Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Goal Setting, LinkedIn, Storytelling, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication, Self-Motivation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ROI Training

    Preparing for and Passing Technical Certifications

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Test Planning, Requirements Analysis, Technical Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

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    IBM

    IBM Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Usability Testing, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Backlogs, ChatGPT, Test Planning, Registration, Leadership

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Zurich

    Nachhaltigkeit lehren lernen

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Complex Problem Solving, Sustainability Standards, Teaching, Environment, Curriculum Planning, Environmental Science, Decision Making, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Ethical AI Use: Kennesaw State University
  • Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Meta React Native: Meta
  • Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Responsible Conduct of Research: Utrecht University
  • The Hunt: Job-Searching and Career-Building with Purpose: Yale University
  • Preparing for and Passing Technical Certifications: ROI Training
  • Python Data Structures: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University

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