Economic Development Courses and Certifications

From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding Economic Development

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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)

IIT Guwahati;  NPTEL

Economic Growth And Development

Explore theories of growth vs. development, inequality, and major economic concepts. Gain insights into global economic divides, development strategies, and human development indices.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Aspen Institute

Building Good Jobs into America's Infrastructure Investments

Explore how infrastructure investments create good jobs, support economic development, and benefit workers and businesses. Learn from experts about successful strategies and real-world examples across the US.

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

The Aspen Institute

Getting Ahead in Rural Jobs - Strategies for Employment and Economic Growth

Explore innovative strategies to help rural residents access better job opportunities, overcome employment barriers, and achieve financial stability in their communities.

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

Gresham College

China's Economic Prospects on the Cusp

Explore China's economic paradoxes: technological excellence amid macroeconomic imbalances, demographic decline, real estate crisis, and global trade tensions shaping its future.

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

World Economic Forum

Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle

Discover how nations can build resilient economies through fiscal stability, human capital investment, digital innovation, and strategic partnerships to withstand future shocks.

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

World Economic Forum

Chinese Economy - Fully Emerged?

Explore China's hybrid economic model blending planning, innovation, and global integration, examining its evolution in manufacturing, clean energy, and AI development.

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

NPTEL;  IIT Guwahati

Economic Growth and Development

With the help of major concepts used in growth and development economics, a student taking this course will be able to participate in the debate and understand the nuances surrounding the issue of economic development.

• YouTube
• 20 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Encomienda, the Colonial State, and Long-Run Development in Colombia

Explore the impact of colonial institutions on Colombia's long-term development, focusing on the encomienda system and its lasting effects on state capacity and economic outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Recompete Pilot Program - Investing in Economically Distressed Communities

Explore the $200M Recompete Pilot Program aimed at investing in economically distressed communities. Learn about eligibility, goals, and how to prepare for this funding opportunity.

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

The Aspen Institute

Creating Good Jobs: Lessons from Worker Cooperatives, ESOPs and B Corporations

Exploring alternative business models like worker cooperatives, ESOPs, and B Corps to create quality jobs with better pay, benefits, and opportunities while maintaining business success.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Inclusion by Choice, Not Chance - Building a Trusted Digital Ecosystem for Sustainable Development

Explore how public-private partnerships can harness digital technology to foster inclusive economic growth, reduce inequality, and support democratic principles in global development.

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

The Aspen Institute

How Federal Agencies Are Supporting Employee Ownership

Federal agencies discuss strategies, programs, and partnerships to expand employee ownership, highlighting recent legislative support and cross-agency collaboration for community economic development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Five Big Ideas for Advancing Employee Ownership

Innovative leaders share transformative ideas for advancing employee ownership, exploring its potential to improve job quality, wealth creation, and business performance across various sectors.

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

The Aspen Institute

Innovations in State Employee Ownership Policy

Explore state-level initiatives promoting employee ownership, featuring insights from policymakers and business leaders on legislation, incentives, and support for creating equitable economies and successful businesses.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video