Sustainable Development Courses and Certifications

China's Energy Transition: Effects on Global Climate and Sustainable Development

Explore China's shift to a new economic model and its impact on global climate change, sustainable development, and low-carbon options for other countries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Career Certificate

IPM Sustainable Project Professional®

101 ratings at Institute of Project Management

Gain practical skills to integrate sustainability into project management, balance short-term goals with long-term impact, and deliver projects that create lasting global value.

• Institute of Project Management
• 7 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

265 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable development through the lens of Agenda 2030's five pillars. Gain insights into global challenges, innovative solutions, and the role of youth in shaping a sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

World Economic Forum

Sustainable Development in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Explore how leaders can leverage technological disruption to accelerate sustainable development, featuring insights from global executives and government officials.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism

5 ratings

Explore the global metals challenge and sustainable solutions, focusing on circular economy principles to balance societal needs with environmental impacts while aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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

Conflict to Sustainable Development: The Complexities of Afghanistan's Future

1 rating

Diplomat William Frej discusses new approaches to countering insurgency in Afghanistan, exploring how complexity science can guide policy decisions for sustainable development and positive change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Career Certificate

Sustainable and Circular Product Development

35 ratings at Coursera

Master sustainable product development principles for a circular economy, focusing on zero-waste design, lifecycle planning, and global certification standards for environmentally beneficial products.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

How to Change the World

6 ratings

Learn to address global challenges like poverty, climate change, and healthcare through shared resources and innovative approaches. Explore strategies for positive social change and sustainable development.

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

AAAS Annual Meeting

Managing Water: New Tools for Sustainable Development? - AAAS Annual Meeting

Explore innovative tools and technologies for managing water resources, addressing water insecurity, and promoting sustainable development in this insightful discussion.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Local Solutions for Sustainable Development

Explore innovative local approaches to sustainable urban development, addressing challenges like pollution and infrastructure while emphasizing the crucial role of local authorities in achieving global sustainability goals.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Maintainers Don't Scale - Strategies for Sustainable Open Source Development

Explore strategies for scaling open-source project maintenance, addressing challenges, and fostering community growth to ensure long-term sustainability in software development.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Space for Sustainable Development

Explore how space-based technologies can accelerate sustainability and resilience through collaboration between agencies, governments, businesses, and civil society for a more sustainable future.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Alan Turing Institute

Policy Priority Inference for Sustainable Development, Omar Guerrero

Explore policy prioritization for sustainable development using agent-based modeling. Learn about Policy Priority Inference methodology and its applications in economic policies, governance reforms, and SDG implementation.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

Sustainable Development Goals - Heather Savory - Data Capability, UK

Explore sustainable development goals with Heather Savory, focusing on data capability and its role in achieving global objectives. Gain insights from an experienced leader in technology and government.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Break Free - Environment and Me: Sustainable Development for Cultural and Natural Progress

Explore the evolving human-ecology relationship, sustainable technology development, and cultural-environmental progress with Professor Hongyan Guo's insightful perspective on breaking norms for a harmonious future.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video