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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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      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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Net-Zero Building Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Design, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Design, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Cost Estimation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Slope Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Risk Control, Geospatial Information and Technology, Mechanics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Experimentation, Laboratory Experience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Sustainable Infrastructure on the Development Agenda

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Project Finance, Civil Engineering, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Project Management, Construction, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Social Studies, Environmental Policy, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Community Change in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Community Development, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Program Evaluation, Peer Review

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

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      Michigan State University

      Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Sustainability Reporting, Market Opportunities, Project Finance, Environment and Resource Management, Market Dynamics, Verification And Validation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Natural Disaster Risk in Infrastructure Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Civil Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Economic Development, Statistical Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Competitive Analysis, Demography, Health Technology, Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, Rehabilitation, Innovation, Health Systems, Health Care, Business Modeling, Business Strategies, Chronic Diseases, Project Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Environment and Resource Management, Business Priorities, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Fundraising, Organizational Structure, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Value Propositions, Innovation, Presentations, Commercial Laws, Financial Planning, Competitive Analysis, Investments

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · 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, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Business Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Regulations, Artificial Intelligence, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Collection

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing a Systems Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Team Management, Project Planning, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Project Management, Meeting Facilitation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Relationship Building, Organizational Strategy, Value Propositions, Communication Strategies, Root Cause Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Population Health: Alternative Payment Models: Universiteit Leiden
    • Net-Zero Building Fundamentals: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Slope Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Sustainable Infrastructure on the Development Agenda: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Community Change in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Forest Carbon Credits and Initiatives: Michigan State University
    • Natural Disaster Risk in Infrastructure Projects: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People: University of Copenhagen
    • Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School

    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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