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Sustainable Development Courses

Sustainable development courses can help you learn frameworks for social, economic, and environmental progress. You can build skills in policy evaluation, community planning, climate resilience, and measuring development outcomes. Many courses introduce tools for sustainability indicators, data analysis, and impact assessment to support informed decision-making across global contexts.


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Popular Sustainable Development Courses and Certifications


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    Intel

    Strengthening Real World Relevance in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Community Development, Instructional Design, Learning Strategies, Curriculum Development, Technology Strategies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development

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    Columbia University

    Attaining Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Student Services, Planning, Research, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UBITS

    Empodérate y cree en ti mismo

    Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Adaptability, Personal Development, Self-Discipline, Overcoming Obstacles, Persistence, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Positivity

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Team Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Professional Development, Collaboration, Innovation, Resource Allocation, People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Engineering Management, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Discussion Facilitation, Delegation Skills, People Development, Communication, Recruitment

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Arizona State University

    Digital Communication and Emotion

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Drive Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Interviewing Skills, Brand Awareness, Employee Onboarding, Customer experience strategy (CX), Personalized Service, Relationship Building

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Michigan State University

    How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Curiosity, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Empathy

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

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Smart Working: Lavoro agile e Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Collaboration, Teamwork, Lifelong Learning, Telecommuting, English Language, Stress Management, Business Communication, Communication, Virtual Teams, Productivity, Professional Development, Organizational Skills, digital literacy, Digital Transformation, Workforce Management, Adaptability, Productivity Software, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Arizona State University

    Resolving and Transforming Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Honesty, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    UBITS

    Comunicación visual: enriquece tus mensajes

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Leadership, Business Leadership, Data Storytelling, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Communication, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Graphical Tools

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات تسوية النزاعات | Conflict Resolution Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainable development courses

  • Strengthening Real World Relevance in the Classroom: Intel
  • Attaining Higher Education: Columbia University
  • Empodérate y cree en ti mismo: UBITS
  • Feedback Loops: Team Feedback: University of Michigan
  • Challenges of Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Communication and Emotion: Arizona State University
  • Creating an Engaging Candidate Experience: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • How to Jumpstart Your Hidden Creative Genius: Michigan State University
  • Smart Working: Lavoro agile e Business English: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Resolving and Transforming Conflict : Arizona State University

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