Search results for sustainability

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

Strategic Communication for Sustainability Leaders

72 reviews

Communicating science effectively is a critical skill for anyone involved in environmental policy or sustainability. Learn how to integrate effective visualizations into compelling narratives to clearly explain complex ecosystem processes.

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

Corporate Sustainability

90 reviews

Implement strategies for sustainable growth in your business to help you deliver your goods or services responsibly.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 1 hour 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)

Sustainability in Architecture: An Interdisciplinary Introduction

116 reviews

This course introduces the basic elements and trendsthat define sustainability practices in Architecture today. Itfollows an interdisciplinary approach that includes performance assessment and urban policies.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Supply chain sustainability

7 reviews

To survive in today’s competitive environment, organisations need not only have an efficient and effective supply chain for the context in which they operate, they also have to consider issues of ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

615 ratings at Coursera

This course will facilitate your learning process to engage in changing practices to make them more sustainable, responsible, and ethically informed. In the course we will form multicultural teams to learn about problems you bring forward.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Royal Holloway, University of London;  University of London

Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy

208 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainability in business, focusing on circular economy, recycling, and corporate social responsibility. Gain insights into environmental strategies and societal impact for modern organizations.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

417 ratings at Coursera

You will grapple with the conflicting outcomes of maximising financial return and societal impact as you develop the skills to create a balance that is sustainable.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

631 ratings at Coursera

Explore pressing global challenges like climate change, poverty, and biodiversity loss. Learn to critically analyze the SDGs and develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Strategy and Sustainability

538 ratings at Coursera

This course promises to be both engaging and thought-provoking, aimed at anyone who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of a subject that is no longer perceived as a choice but a necessity for future managers and business leaders alike.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

850 ratings at Coursera

Explore macroeconomic and microeconomic impacts of global challenges, understand the importance of sustainability for businesses, and learn how to implement sustainable practices at individual, organizational, and systemic levels.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

197 ratings at Coursera

The Business School at the University of Colorado Denver wants to help you become a change agent for sustainable business. We hope that with the skills and concepts you gain from this specialization that you will help your business reduce its social and…

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

Campus BBVA

The ABC of sustainability

126 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive introduction to sustainability, covering key concepts, global context, actors, environmental issues, inclusive growth, and measurement tools for systemic change in economy and society.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

450 ratings at Coursera

Explore urban nature and nature-based solutions for sustainable cities. Learn to assess impacts, govern implementation, develop business models, and foster innovation for climate and sustainability challenges.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Renewable Energy: Achieving Sustainability through Bioenergy

6 reviews

On this two week course, you will explore bioenergy, one of the most diverse and readily available sources of renewable energy. You’ll look into what types of biomass can be used and how sustainable energy solutions can be developed in a wide range of co…

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