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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 Leeds

      Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Business Modeling, Business Ethics, Systems Thinking, Organizational Change, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for A Better World

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Demography, Corporate Sustainability, International Relations, Market Trend, Entrepreneurship, Stakeholder Management, International Finance, Business Strategies, Feasibility Studies, Business Strategy, Trend Analysis, Business Metrics, Customer Analysis, Business Ethics, Project Scoping, Culture, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      University of Michigan

      Sustainability Leadership Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Environment and Resource Management, Leadership, Social Justice, Business Leadership, Change Management, Business Ethics, Intercultural Competence, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Systems Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Forecasting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Architecture and Construction, Building Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Codes, Construction, Architectural Design, Landscape Architecture, Land Development, Environmental Engineering, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Public Policies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Community Development, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Discussion Facilitation

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Land Management, Corporate Sustainability, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Occupational Safety And Health, Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Continuous Monitoring, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Quantitative Research

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Transportation Operations, Energy and Utilities, Market Trend, Operating Cost, Production Process, Market Data, Market Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Operating Expense, Logistics Management, Resource Utilization, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Planning

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Governance, Environment, Landscape Architecture, Community Development, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Business Modeling, International Relations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      More on Change and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Business Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management, Design, Leadership

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Corporate Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Decision-Making, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Business Strategies, Governance, Compliance Management, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Environment and Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Supply Chain Management, Communication Strategies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future: University of Leeds
    • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania
    • Sustainability Leadership Development: University of Michigan
    • GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability: University of Michigan
    • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions: Universiteit Leiden
    • IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets : Duke University
    • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University

    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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