Sustainability Courses and Certifications

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Strategic Communication for Sustainability Leaders

77 reviews

Communicating science effectively is a critical skill for anyone involved in environmental policy or sustainability. Learn how to integrate effective visualizations into compelling narratives to clearly explain complex ecosystem processes.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

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

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Built environment sustainability assessment

14 reviews

The course introduces the basic elements and trends for performing a through built environment assessment and develops the tools for urban sustainability policy impact analysis.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Sustainability & Major Sport Events: Implementation

8 reviews

Learn the best practices and tools you need to plan and implement a sustainable major sport event.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

691 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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Cambridge Sustainability Leadership Executive Programme

Unlock systems-level understanding of sustainable business practices through three powerful modules, developing resilient low-carbon models and high-impact leadership plans.

• GetSmarter
• 27 weeks, 8 hours a week
• 3rd Jun, 2026
• Paid Course

Business Sustainability Management

Discover how to create actionable sustainability strategies addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges while developing leadership skills for organizational change.

• GetSmarter
• 8 weeks, 10 hours a week
• 29th Apr, 2026
• Paid Course

London School of Economics and Political Science

Sustainability: Environment, Economy and Society

Discover integrated social-sciences strategies for sustainability transitions, climate risk management, and green economy leadership in organizations.

• GetSmarter
• 6 weeks, 7 hours a week
• 27th May, 2026
• Paid Course

GSB SUSTAINABILITY BOOTCAMP SERIES: Sustainable Business Framework

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
• On-Demand
• Free Online 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Corporate ESG and Sustainability - 101 Level Masterclass

9007 ratings at Udemy

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

• Udemy
• 4 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course