Sustainability Courses for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

53 reviews

This course explores sustainable cities as engines for greening the economy in Europe and around the world. We place cities in the context of sustainable urban transformation and climate change. We connect the key trends of urbanization, decarbonisation…

• Coursera
• 9 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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The Age of Sustainable Development

14 reviews

The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.

• Coursera
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Age of Sustainable Development

10 reviews

Learn the basics of sustainable development -- what it is, why it's important and how we can achieve it.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Sustainability

17 reviews

This course introduces the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations.

• Coursera
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

4542 ratings at Coursera

Explore the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, their history, implementation, and global impact. Gain insights on climate action, planetary boundaries, and social sustainability from experts.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

One Planet, One Ocean

20 ratings at edX

A holistic view of how the ocean functions, how human interactions with the ocean can be understood, and what solutions are available to support both sustainable use and stewardship of our blue planet.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

1440 ratings at Coursera

Explore how businesses can contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on environmental protection, societal challenges, economic growth, and partnerships for a sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

179 ratings at Coursera

Explore urban sociology through various city models, from European to digital, analyzing contemporary urban developments and their societal impacts in a globalizing world.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Cities

16 ratings at edX

Learn how government, the private sector, and other actors can support sustainable urban development

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Transforming Our World: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

29 ratings at edX

What will it take to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030?

• edX
• 1 week, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TU Delft;  Wageningen University

Co-Creating Sustainable Cities

1 review

Explore sustainable urban development through citizen engagement, technology, and policy. Learn from global case studies and create action plans for your community.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Trends for Business and Society

910 ratings at Coursera

In this course, you’ll learn to analyze rapidly changing global trends, their effects on consumer and labor markets, financial systems, and geopolitical relationships among countries all over the world.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

221 ratings at Coursera

Aprenda métodos de investigación social para estudios urbanos, desde la formulación de preguntas hasta el análisis de datos cuantitativos y cualitativos, con un enfoque en desarrollo urbano y local.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Measuring Sustainable Development

80 ratings at edX

Learn to measure and track progress on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals using the SDG Index and Dashboards. Explore data types, index construction, and regional applications for informed decision-making.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TU Delft;  Wageningen University

Sustainable Urban Development

22 ratings at edX

Learn why cities are key in resolving global urbanization and sustainability challenges and how you can engineer tomorrow’s cities today.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)