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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

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Risk Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Sustainable Infrastructure on the Development Agenda

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Project Finance, Construction, Project Management, Environmental Policy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Food and Our Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Pollution Prevention, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Regulations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Reliability, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Systems Integration, Capacity Management, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Building Smarter: BIM in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Construction Engineering, Commercial Construction, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Architectural Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Design, Collaborative Software, 3D Modeling, Facility Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

    • Y

      Yale University

      Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Water Resources, Social Studies, Finance, Community Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Sustainable Building: Design and Specification

      Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Chemistry, Building Codes, Architectural Design, Health Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Design Specifications, Health And Safety Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Design, Environmental Issue, Research, Product Testing, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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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      217 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Earth Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Investments, Behavioral Economics, Sustainability Reporting, Supply And Demand, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      International Business Context

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Ethics, Economic Development, Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Corporate Sustainability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Strategy, World History, Business, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      204 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern: University of Geneva
    • Sustainable Infrastructure on the Development Agenda: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
    • Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage: The University of Edinburgh
    • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Building Smarter: BIM in Practice: L&T EduTech
    • Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS: University of Toronto
    • Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration: Yale University
    • Sustainable Building: Design and Specification: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities: University at Buffalo

    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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