Sustainability Courses for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

53 ratings

This course explores sustainable cities as engines for greening the economy in Europe and around the world. We place cities in the context of sustainable urban transformation and climate change. We connect the key trends of urbanization, decarbonisation…

• Coursera
• 9 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

40 ratings

Explore complex social problems and develop innovative solutions through strength-based approaches, human-centered design, and system thinking. Learn to become a changemaker and create meaningful impact.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Education for All: Disability, Diversity and Inclusion

101 ratings

On this course you will learn about inclusive education, understanding what barriers there are to learning and how to challenge them.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Doing Gender and Why it Matters

12 ratings

Understand gendered realities through an in-depth consideration of "sex" and "gender" as cultural, social and legal phenomena impacting society and how they interact with structures of power and violence using an interdisciplinary lens.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to solar cells

10 ratings

Explore solar cell fundamentals, history, types, and emerging technologies. Gain practical insights through virtual exercises and expert interviews for a comprehensive understanding of this green energy source.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Strategic Communication for Sustainability Leaders

77 ratings

Communicating science effectively is a critical skill for anyone involved in environmental policy or sustainability. Learn how to integrate effective visualizations into compelling narratives to clearly explain complex ecosystem processes.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-8 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Age of Sustainable Development

14 ratings

The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.

• Coursera
• 30 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Health Effects of Climate Change

9 ratings

Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Nutritional Approach to Agriculture and Food Security

10 ratings

This course presents current research, which aims to place nutrition at the heart of the food system.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Renewable Energy: Achieving Sustainability through Bioenergy

7 ratings

On this two week course, you will explore bioenergy, one of the most diverse and readily available sources of renewable energy. You’ll look into what types of biomass can be used and how sustainable energy solutions can be developed in a wide range of co…

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

36 ratings

This course challenges you to consider how one might lift societies out of poverty while also mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. We explore the inherent complexity of developing country governments wanting to grow their economies in a climate friendly…

• Coursera
• 17 hours 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Age of Sustainable Development

10 ratings

Learn the basics of sustainable development -- what it is, why it's important and how we can achieve it.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding Economic Development

7 ratings

Learn about the role of government and the key political, social, and economic processes that elevate any society from poverty to prosperity.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Tropical coastal ecosystems

7 ratings

Take the challenge and understand problems and solutions to managing tropical coastal ecosystems.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Our Energy Future

7 ratings

Explore energy production, utilization, and sustainability from multiple perspectives, including biology, engineering, economics, and climate science. Gain insights into renewable sources and their global impact.

• Coursera
• 37 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course