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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Introduction to solar cells

10 reviews

Explore solar cell fundamentals, history, types, and emerging technologies. Gain practical insights through virtual exercises and expert interviews for a comprehensive understanding of this green energy source.

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

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)

A Nutritional Approach to Agriculture and Food Security

10 reviews

This course presents current research, which aims to place nutrition at the heart of the food system.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 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)

Our Energy Future

7 reviews

Explore energy production, utilization, and sustainability from multiple perspectives, including biology, engineering, economics, and climate science. Gain insights into renewable sources and their global impact.

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

Design Thinking for Innovation

5 reviews

Today innovation is everyone's business. Whether you are a manager in a global corporation, an entrepreneur starting up, in a government role, or a teacher in an elementary school, everyone is expected to get lean – to do better with less.

• Coursera
• 6-7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Public Health

5 reviews

Understanding the value of health not just as a benefit or right of individuals, but as a global public need.

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

Planetary Boundaries

5 reviews

Can our planet continue to support the current scope of human activity?

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

Health and Society

7 reviews

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major social variables that affect population health.

• edX
• 4 weeks
• Finished
• Paid Course

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 Changing Global Order

12 reviews

Explore international power dynamics, global stability, and the role of organizations in maintaining peace. Gain insights into conflict resolution, diplomacy, and the changing world order through theories and real-world examples.

• Coursera
• 7 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University System of Maryland;  University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

The Science Advisory Toolbox for Environmental Management

9 reviews

Develop your own science and management strategy while viewing the environment through a multicultural lens. Learn how science advocacy can drive effective environmental and sustainability decision-making.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Photovoltaic solar energy

465 ratings at Coursera

Explore photovoltaic technologies, their operation, systems, and impact. Learn about solar cell efficiency, grid integration, and the evolving economics of this renewable energy source.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Environmental Gamechanger – Lead the Way to Sustainable Development

7 reviews

Develop essential skills for sustainability science, apply them to a real-world project in your environment, and become an agent of sustainable change through interactive learning and practical application.

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