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    Macquarie University

    Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategies, Supply Chain, Organizational Structure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applied Sustainability Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Public Affairs, Fire And Life Safety, Socioeconomics, Disaster Recovery

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Lund University

    Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Governance, Socioeconomics, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Multimedia, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Meal Planning And Preparation, Environment, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Compassion, Sustainable Technologies, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Pollution Prevention

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    593 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sustainability Leadership Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Sustainable Business, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Leadership, Business Ethics, Professional Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Complex Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Communication

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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, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Change Management, Product Design, Packaging and Labeling, Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Development, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Ethics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Relationship Management, Environmental Engineering, Labor Compliance, Procurement, Logistics Management, Product Design

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Corporate Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Mitigation, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Sustainable Design Practices in Building Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Construction Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Building Codes, Building Design, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Sustainable Development, HVAC, Stormwater Management, Architectural Engineering, Thermal Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable: Macquarie University
  • Applied Sustainability Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
  • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University
  • Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking: Stanford University
  • Sustainability Leadership Development: University of Michigan
  • More on Change and Sustainability: University of Colorado System
  • Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Corporate Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder

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