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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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      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

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      University of Colorado System

      Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Waste Minimization, Employee Engagement, Goal Setting

      4.7
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      103 reviews

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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

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      École Polytechnique

      Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Data Integration, Water Resources, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Engineering Calculations, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
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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
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      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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      Università Bocconi

      Challenges of Agribusiness Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Food and Beverage, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Market Dynamics, Business Operations, Supply Chain Management, Water Resources, Market Analysis, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Business Modeling, Economics, Demography, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
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      University of Alberta

      Introduction to the Arctic: Climate

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Research

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la calidad

      Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Quality Management Systems, Operations Management, Production Management, Quality Management, Manufacturing Operations, Kaizen Methodology, Environmental Management Systems, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Quality Monitoring, Lean Manufacturing, Business Operations, Production Process, Corporate Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Inventory Control, Capacity Management

      4.7
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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Civil Engineering, Materials Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Architectural Design, Waste Minimization, Procurement, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Digital Transformation, Market Analysis, Technology Strategies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business

      Skills you'll gain: Hotel Operations, Financial Analysis, Hospitality Management, Business Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Resource Management, Economic Development, Community Development, Market Analysis, Waste Minimization, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Sustainable Building: Design and Specification

      Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Architectural Design, Chemistry, Design Specifications, Environmental Engineering, Health And Safety Standards, Design, Public Health, Product Lifecycle Management, Research, Environmental Issue, Innovation

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System
    • Business Strategies for Social Impact: University of Pennsylvania
    • Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast: École Polytechnique
    • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
    • Challenges of Agribusiness Management: Università Bocconi
    • Introduction to the Arctic: Climate: University of Alberta
    • Introducción a la calidad: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy: Parsons School of Design, The New 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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