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    Sustainability courses can help you learn how to address environmental, social, and economic challenges by exploring sustainable practices and systems thinking.

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    Find the Best Sustainability Course for Your Goals

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      The Open University

      Understanding the need for a sustainable business

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Continuity, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Business Architecture, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Planning with Climate Change in Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability, Environment, Water Resources, Land Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Community Development, Risk Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Payment Systems, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Accountability, Financial Controls, Program Implementation, Care Coordination, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Environment and Resource Management, Empowerment, Mitigation, Action Oriented, Decision Making, Collaboration, Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing and Managing Sustainable Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Communications, Business Strategies, Logistics Management, Reverse Logistics, Transportation Management, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Transformation, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Verification And Validation, Engineering Documentation, Structural Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Generative AI and ESG

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Regulations, Artificial Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Annual Reports, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Biology, World History, Physical Science, Mitigation, Taxonomy, Public History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      INSEAD

      Generative AI and Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Emerging Technologies, Generative AI, Blockchain, AI Personalization, FinTech, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Semantic Web, Web Applications, Business Ethics, Digital Assets, Governance, Empowerment, Data Integrity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      L&T EduTech

      Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS

      Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Building Information Modeling, Image Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Import/Export, Unsupervised Learning, Software Installation, User Interface (UI), Supervised Learning

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Sustainable Urban Water Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Public Works, Mitigation, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Complexity Science

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Simulations, Forecasting, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Network Model, Policy Analysis, Quantitative Research, Jupyter, Social Sciences, Scalability, Critical Thinking, Physical Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainability courses

    • Understanding the need for a sustainable business: The Open University
    • Planning with Climate Change in Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Population Health: Alternative Payment Models: Universiteit Leiden
    • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
    • Developing and Managing Sustainable Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning: University at Buffalo
    • Generative AI and ESG: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
    • Generative AI and Blockchain: INSEAD
    • Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS: L&T EduTech

    Why Learn Sustainability?

    Sustainability focuses on meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to thrive. It spans environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable business practices across global industries. Learning about sustainability can help you understand complex challenges, support climate action, and contribute to a more resilient and equitable world.

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