Sustainable Development Courses and Certifications

The UN Sustainable Development Goals: an Interdisciplinary Academic Introduction

20 ratings at edX

An interdisciplinary introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)which looks at all SDGs, their progress and challenges.

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

Islamic Development Bank Institute

Islamic Finance for the Sustainable Development Goals

23 ratings at edX

Explore Islamic finance principles and their alignment with Sustainable Development Goals. Learn about innovative financial instruments, impact investing, and multilateral engagement for sustainable development.

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

Desafios para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável

521 ratings at FGV Educação Executiva

Explore os principais desafios do desenvolvimento sustentável e a Agenda 2030, compreendendo ações práticas para unir interesses entre pessoas e planeta visando prosperidade e paz universal.

• FGV Educação Executiva
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

How to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

17 ratings at edX

The world has adopted an ambitious agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals, to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. Learn how we can achieve these goals through careful planning and engagement of diverse stakeholders.

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

Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development

19 ratings at edX

What is a sustainable city? Learn the basics here.

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

Natural Resources for Sustainable Development

12 ratings at edX

Explore the sustainable development opportunities and challenges in using oil, gas and minerals.

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

Sustainable Development: The Post-Capitalist Order

8 ratings at edX

Explore the transition from global capitalism to sustainable development, examining economic history, market dynamics, social injustices, and transformative strategies for a more equitable and environmentally conscious world order.

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

How to Change the World

5 reviews

Learn to address global challenges like poverty, climate change, and healthcare through shared resources and innovative approaches. Explore strategies for positive social change and sustainable development.

• Coursera
• 26 hours
• On-Demand
• 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

Sustainable Marketing, Communications and Brand Management

Master sustainable marketing practices to align brand purpose with environmental responsibility and drive transformational change in your organization.

• GetSmarter
• 8 weeks, 9 hours a week
• 29th Apr, 2026
• Paid Course

Sustainable Development: The Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Securing the supply of water, energy, and food is one of the greatest global challenges of our time. Learn all about sustainable development and global changes in this course.

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

Conversations with Global Leaders: Leading on Sustainable Development

Interact with global leaders LIVE and hear their perspectives on the Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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

Sustainable Infrastructure on the Development Agenda

Explore sustainable infrastructure's role in economic recovery, Paris Agreement goals, and SDGs. Learn about project lifecycle, private sector involvement, and sustainability pillars for high-quality infrastructure development.

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

Insurance and the Sustainable Development Goals

Learn how insurance can drive progress toward the SDGs, highlighting the tangible contributions of insurance companies and their role in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through transformational innovations and partnerships.

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

Sustainable Infrastructure: An Integrated Vision for Development

Learn why sustainable infrastructure must be the foundation for Latin American and the Caribbean countries to achieve inclusive economic growth and meet the Sustainable Development Goals and the targets of the Paris Agreement.

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