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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Sustainable Business Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Reporting, Corporate Strategy, Compliance Management, Environmental Management Systems, Business Management, Annual Reports, Management Reporting, Business Strategies, Business Metrics, Business Economics, Environmental Policy, Risk Mitigation, Governance, Public Relations, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      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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      Universidad de Palermo

      Ética y Gobierno Corporativo

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Communications, Business Strategy, Environment and Resource Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Accountability, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      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
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Industrial Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Environmental Science, Process Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Applied Mathematics, Open Source Technology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Las estaciones del año y el clima

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physics, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      380 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Wind resources for renewable energies

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Environment, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Applied Mathematics

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      498 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Security, Data Integrity, Security Requirements Analysis, Security Controls, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Big Data, Cyber Risk, Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      581 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Infraestructura sostenible

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Public Works, Civil Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Engineering, Construction, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Project Management Life Cycle, Strategic Partnership, Finance, Environmental Issue, Private Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Loans, Capital Markets, Environment, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistics, Process Optimization, Process Capability, Probability & Statistics, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Improvement, Data Collection, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Analysis, Project Management, Quality Control, Sampling (Statistics), Process Analysis, Quality Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Sustainable Business Strategies: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Understanding the need for a sustainable business: The Open University
    • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Ética y Gobierno Corporativo: Universidad de Palermo
    • Population Health: Alternative Payment Models: Universiteit Leiden
    • Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition: Politecnico di Milano
    • Las estaciones del año y el clima: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Wind resources for renewable energies: École Polytechnique
    • Introduction to the Arctic: Climate: University of Alberta
    • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 1: EIT Digital

    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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