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.

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Security Management, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, SQL
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Performing Arts, Design, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Detail Oriented, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Resilience, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Courage, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Digital Design, Overcoming Obstacles, Graphical Tools, Emotional Intelligence, Color Theory
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, Computer Vision, LangChain, ChatGPT, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, LLM Application, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, Data Import/Export, AI Workflows, Python Programming, Engineering Software, Machine Learning, Data Science
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Resilience, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Community Development, Decision Making, Planning, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Visionary, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Brainstorming, Strategic Decision-Making, Persuasive Communication, Estimation, Analysis, Prioritization, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Professional Development, Mentorship, Productivity, Personal Development, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Styles, Creativity, Time Management, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Lifelong Learning, Culture, Community Development, Persistence, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability, Creativity, digital literacy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Planning, Team Oriented, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Smart Goals, Professionalism, Intercultural Competence, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Koç University
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Liberal Arts, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Human Resource Strategy, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Business Leadership, Team Building, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks