Global Development Courses and Certifications

Introducing global development

6 ratings at OpenLearn

This course will introduce you to ideas of global development and the interconnectedness of the world when it comes to understanding the most pressing social, economic, political, and environmental...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Introducing key global development challenges

1 rating at OpenLearn

Global development is at a critical turning point. This course introduces ‘challenges’ as a spur to thinking critically and creatively about development’s future on a global scale. You will ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The Aspen Institute

Sixth Annual Madeleine K. Albright Global Development Lecture

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf delivers insights on global development, drawing from her experience as Liberia's president and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

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

The Aspen Institute

Global Development Challenges - Climate Change and Climate Justice

Mary Robinson, UN Special Envoy for Climate Change, delivers insights on global development challenges, focusing on climate justice and its impact on international policy and sustainable progress.

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

Public health approaches to infectious disease

16 ratings

This free course, Public health approaches to infectious disease, reviews the current global burden of infectious disease, the public health strategies that are reducing the impact of some major ...

• OpenLearn
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Economic Freedom and the Wealth and Health of Nations - Robert Lawson, Hayek Lecture Series

Explore economic freedom's impact on global wealth and health with expert Robert Lawson. Gain insights into property rights, sound money, free trade, and their effects on nations' prosperity and well-being.

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

China's Perspective on Global Development Initiative

Topics: digital economy, poverty reduction, COVID medication and vaccine, development financing, climate change and green development, interconnection, and other fields.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

UNED Abierta

Data Skills for Global Development Training Programme (4ed. 2025-2026)

Develop essential data skills for global development including visualization, analysis, and communication techniques to make meaningful impact in social sciences careers.

• UNED Abierta
• 25 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

5066 ratings at Coursera

Explore the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, their history, implementation, and global impact. Gain insights on climate action, planetary boundaries, and social sustainability from experts.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Aspen Institute

Global Opportunity Youth: An Investment for the World - Closing Plenary Session

Explore global youth employment challenges and solutions with leaders from Africa, India, and Latin America. Gain insights on economic mobility and hear perspectives from young leaders in the US and Kenya.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Flammable World - Who Will Help the World's Most Vulnerable?

Expertos discuten estrategias para ayudar a los más vulnerables en un mundo volátil, abordando desafíos globales y explorando soluciones innovadoras para el desarrollo sostenible y la asistencia humanitaria.

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

The Aspen Institute

The Power of Place - Youth Opportunity in Latin America, India and Africa

Global leaders discuss mobilizing partners to create economic pathways for youth in Latin America, India, and Africa, addressing unemployment and underemployment challenges faced by millions of young people worldwide.

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

World Economic Forum

The Arc of Progress in the 21st Century - Understanding Progress Through Data and Psychology

Explore how cognitive scientist Steven Pinker uses data and psychology to reframe modern progress, examining historical patterns and future possibilities for human advancement.

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

World Economic Forum

After 2025's Seismic Shock - What's Next for Development and Aid?

Explore the future of global development and aid after budget cuts in the North amid record humanitarian needs, featuring new cooperation models and innovative funding approaches.

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

Big Data, Global Development, and Complex Systems

Explore how big data from everyday technologies can reveal human behavior patterns and societal trends, with applications in global development, health, and socioeconomic analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video