SDG 8: Econ Courses and Certifications

Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

39 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

53 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

36 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Age of Sustainable Development

13 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Sustainability

15 reviews

This course introduces the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations.

• Coursera
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Design Thinking for Innovation

5 reviews

Today innovation is everyone's business. Whether you are a manager in a global corporation, an entrepreneur starting up, in a government role, or a teacher in an elementary school, everyone is expected to get lean – to do better with less.

• Coursera
• 6-7 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Doing Gender and Why it Matters

12 reviews

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 a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Our Energy Future

7 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

5 reviews

This course offers an introduction to social impact strategy and social entrepreneurship, including key concepts, an overview of the field, and tools to get started as a changemaker.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Age of Sustainable Development

10 reviews

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 a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Wind Energy

5 reviews

Comprehensive introduction to wind energy engineering, covering key aspects like measurements, aerodynamics, technology, and economics. Hands-on exercises provide practical skills for wind energy calculations and project assessment.

• Coursera
• 1 day 10 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

7 reviews

This course will explore greening the economy on four levels – individual, business, city, and nation. We will look at the relationships between these levels and give many practical examples of the complexities and solutions across the levels.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

5 reviews

Our lives are being disrupted by pandemics, global warming, wars, political chaos, and technological innovations. We must prepare for an unpredictable and unknown future - and this is the goal of the course on Creativity, Innovation and Transformation (…

• Coursera
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding Economic Development

7 reviews

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 a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Essentials of Global Health

2226 ratings at Coursera

Essentials of Global Health is a comprehensive introduction to global health. The course will be global in coverage but with a focus on low- and middle-income countries, the health of the poor, and health disparities.

• Coursera
• 1 day 15 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course