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    Sustainability courses can help you learn how to address environmental, social, and economic challenges by exploring sustainable practices and systems thinking.

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    Find the Best Sustainability Course for Your Goals

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      University of Toronto

      GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export, File Management

      4.9
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      709 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for Social Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Initiative and Leadership, Business Priorities, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Community Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Investment Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      549 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yonsei University

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

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, International Relations, Social Justice, Strategic Partnership, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Governance, Innovation, Mitigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Estimation, Taxonomy, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG Impact: Investor Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Investments, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Business Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Due Diligence, Environmental Management Systems, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Management, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Governance, Corporate Finance, Performance Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Healthcare Management and Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Financial Statements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Budgeting, Price Negotiation, Financial Accounting, Public Health, Financial Statement Analysis, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Financial Management, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Query Languages, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis, Data Integration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      614 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University at Buffalo

      Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Architectural Design, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Workforce Planning, Gap Analysis, Workforce Development, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Semiconductors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Cooking for Busy Healthy People

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Resourcefulness, Food and Beverage, Food Safety and Sanitation, Adaptability, Creativity, Planning, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Risk Control, Vulnerability, Water Resources, Physical Science, Geostatistics, Vibrations, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Hydraulics, Investigation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      692 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Waste Minimization, Environmental Management Systems, Facility Management, Innovation, Community Development, Public Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      667 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Geostatistics, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Hydraulics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      506 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainability courses

    • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto
    • Business Strategies for Social Impact: University of Pennsylvania
    • Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon: Yonsei University
    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
    • ESG Impact: Investor Perspective: University of Pennsylvania
    • Healthcare Management and Finance: University of Michigan
    • Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS: University of Toronto
    • Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities: University at Buffalo
    • Cooking for Busy Healthy People: Stanford University
    • Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Why Learn Sustainability?

    Sustainability focuses on meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to thrive. It spans environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable business practices across global industries. Learning about sustainability can help you understand complex challenges, support climate action, and contribute to a more resilient and equitable world.

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