Sustainable Development Courses and Certifications

World Economic Forum

Sustainable Development in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Explore how leaders can leverage technological disruption to accelerate sustainable development, featuring insights from global executives and government officials.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

263 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable development through the lens of Agenda 2030's five pillars. Gain insights into global challenges, innovative solutions, and the role of youth in shaping a sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sustainable Development: Business Fundamentals

286 ratings at Udemy

Learn all about Sustainable Business Development with this course!

• Udemy
• 3 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism

5 reviews

Explore the global metals challenge and sustainable solutions, focusing on circular economy principles to balance societal needs with environmental impacts while aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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

Conflict to Sustainable Development: The Complexities of Afghanistan's Future

1 review

Diplomat William Frej discusses new approaches to countering insurgency in Afghanistan, exploring how complexity science can guide policy decisions for sustainable development and positive change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)

244 ratings at Udemy

Master SDGs: History, Analysis, Implementation; Innovations for a Sustainable Future.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Sustainable and Circular Product Development

29 ratings at Coursera

Master sustainable product development principles for a circular economy, focusing on zero-waste design, lifecycle planning, and global certification standards for environmentally beneficial products.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Water Works: Activating Heritage for Sustainable Development

5 ratings at edX

Explore water systems and apply the UNESCO Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) approach for tackling the environmental challenges of today.

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

TU Delft;  Wageningen University

Sustainable Urban Development

28 ratings at edX

Learn why cities are key in resolving global urbanization and sustainability challenges and how you can engineer tomorrow’s cities today.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Measuring Sustainable Development

85 ratings at edX

Learn to measure and track progress on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals using the SDG Index and Dashboards. Explore data types, index construction, and regional applications for informed decision-making.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Data Science on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

174 ratings at Udemy

Understand and analyse SDG data sets. Get an introduction in data science - get inspired for your sustainability journey

• Udemy
• 1 hour 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Online Learning Campus - World Bank Group

Smart Cities for Sustainable Development

79 ratings at edX

Explore innovative approaches to urban development using data, technology, and stakeholder collaboration for sustainable, efficient, and citizen-centric cities that address modern challenges.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Space for Sustainable Development

Explore how space-based technologies can accelerate sustainability and resilience through collaboration between agencies, governments, businesses, and civil society for a more sustainable future.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Local Solutions for Sustainable Development

Explore innovative local approaches to sustainable urban development, addressing challenges like pollution and infrastructure while emphasizing the crucial role of local authorities in achieving global sustainability goals.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

AAAS Annual Meeting

Managing Water: New Tools for Sustainable Development? - AAAS Annual Meeting

Explore innovative tools and technologies for managing water resources, addressing water insecurity, and promoting sustainable development in this insightful discussion.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk