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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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      University of Manchester

      Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Accountability, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Energy and Utilities, Financial Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Project Implementation, Electrical Systems, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Design, Facility Operations, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering Management, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Feasibility Studies, Technology Roadmaps

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Foundations of Sustainability and ESG

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Business Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Resource Management, Governance, Risk Management, Investments

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Landscape Architecture, Architecture and Construction, Building Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Codes, Community Development, Public Works, Civil Engineering, Construction, Health Equity, Land Management, Land Development, Architectural Design, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Water Resources

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Lund University

      Sustainable Cities and Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Land Management, Economic Development, Systems Thinking, Environment, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Public Policies, Business Modeling, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Visionary, Economics, Environmental Science, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Building Codes, Natural Resource Management, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Waste Minimization, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Water Resources, Project Management, Construction Management, HVAC, Architectural Design, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Human Factors

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Digital Transformation Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Business Process Management, Change Management, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Process Design, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Robotic Process Automation, Corporate Sustainability, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Strategic Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Environmental Policy

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      Lund University

      AI, Business & the Future of Work

      Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Development, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Automation, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Data Ethics

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applied Sustainability Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Product Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Packaging and Labeling, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Resource Management, Product Design, Industrial Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Science, Emerging Technologies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Health Assessment, Mitigation, Policy Analysis

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Careers in Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Trend Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Analysis, Analysis, Marketing and Public Relations, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment and Resource Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Collection, Business Communication, Presentations, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester
    • Renewable Energy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Sustainability and ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
    • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University
    • Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design: L&T EduTech
    • Digital Transformation Leader: Starweaver
    • Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable: Macquarie University
    • AI, Business & the Future of Work: Lund University
    • Applied Sustainability Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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