Sustainability Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Sustainability

17 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

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

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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

Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

696 ratings at Coursera

Explore pressing global challenges like climate change, poverty, and biodiversity loss. Learn to critically analyze the SDGs and develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Sustainability: Think, Care, Do (MyDIGITAL)

Sustainability: Think, Care, Do develops the thinking skills, values conversations and sustainability knowledge to enable you to be the change you want to see in the world.

• OpenLearning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Certified Sustainability Competency Fundamentals (CSCF)

A professional course ideal for individuals starting their sustainability journey or supporting ESG initiatives, setting informed sustainability action, whether you're in corporate, government, education, or civil society.

• OpenLearning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Fundamentals of ESG and Sustainability

Explore sustainability's three pillars—environmental, social, and economic—through global challenges, SDGs, policy frameworks, and practical applications in business and daily life.

• OpenLearning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

GSB SUSTAINABILITY BOOTCAMP SERIES: Sustainable Business Framework

1 rating

Unlock key sustainability concepts and frameworks to assess organizational performance, integrate sustainable practices, and develop leadership skills to drive positive environmental change.

• OpenLearning
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

956 ratings at Coursera

Explore macroeconomic and microeconomic impacts of global challenges, understand the importance of sustainability for businesses, and learn how to implement sustainable practices at individual, organizational, and systemic levels.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers

523 ratings at Coursera

Empowering professionals to integrate sustainable practices, design eco-friendly products, and lead organizational change for a resilient future through practical tools and strategies.

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

Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

695 ratings at Coursera

This course will facilitate your learning process to engage in changing practices to make them more sustainable, responsible, and ethically informed. In the course we will form multicultural teams to learn about problems you bring forward.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Strategy and Sustainability

586 ratings at Coursera

This course promises to be both engaging and thought-provoking, aimed at anyone who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of a subject that is no longer perceived as a choice but a necessity for future managers and business leaders alike.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Corporate ESG and Sustainability - 101 Level Masterclass

9142 ratings at Udemy

Building a Best-in-Class ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Program (cf. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR))

• Udemy
• 5 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

ESG, Sustainability consulting Career & Growth opportunities

7337 ratings at Udemy

Adding ESG / Sustainability Consulting to your services portfolio? Learn few tips and ideas from the CEO of an ESG firm.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals

102 ratings at Coursera

Develop skills to address sustainability challenges as an analyst. Learn goal-setting, reporting, and data analysis to make an impact on organizations and the planet.

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