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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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      University at Buffalo

      Energy: The Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Economics, Electrical Power, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Innovation, Business Economics, Emerging Technologies, Chemistry, Physics

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategies, Strategic Communication, Revenue Management, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Fundraising, Organizational Structure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      398 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Biology, Governance, Finance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Food and Our Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Waste Minimization, Environment, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Visualization, Data Mapping, Typography, Spatial Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Design, Data Literacy, Spatial Analysis, Metadata Management, Design Elements And Principles, Data Manipulation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      710 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Market Dynamics, Systems Of Measurement, Emerging Technologies, Reliability, Capacity Management, Systems Integration, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Economics, Environment, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering, Sanitation, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Facility Management, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Community Development, Public Health, Operating Cost

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      668 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for Social Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Sustainability Reporting, Socioeconomics, Business Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Ethics, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Governance, Community Development, Investment Management, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Capture, Geospatial Mapping, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Spatial Analysis, SQL, Databases, Metadata Management, Data Manipulation, Data Storage, Data Modeling

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      London Business School

      Future Ready Company

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Digital Transformation, Resilience, Business Continuity, Business Transformation, Sustainability Reporting, Innovation, Organizational Change, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Culture Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management, Market Opportunities, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
    • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
    • Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration: Yale University
    • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
    • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto
    • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Business Strategies for Social Impact: University of Pennsylvania
    • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    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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