Global Development Courses and Certifications

Global perspectives on primary education

3 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Global perspectives on primary education, provides an introduction to comparative education studies and will compare and contrast primary schooling around the world. You will look...

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

Microcredential

Global Development in Practice: Designing an Intervention

Use development management tools and frameworks to plan, implement and evaluate development interventions in practice.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks, 13 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Global Development in Practice: Designing an Intervention

Explore practical tools and frameworks for planning, implementing, and evaluating effective development interventions globally.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Critical Development Perspectives

Gain insight into the different perspectives & trends facing development workers to lead more effectively across sectors & organizations.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 10-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Leadership in Global Development

Develop leadership skills for complex global development challenges. Learn adaptive strategies, critical perspectives, and sustainable practices to lead effectively across sectors and organizations.

• edX
• 42 weeks, 9-11 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $1,500.00

Alta Scuola Politecnica

The strange paradox of the world energy question

2 reviews

Explore the complexities of global energy challenges, trends, and transitions through multidimensional and systemic thinking.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship: SDG4 (Quality Education)

Gain insights into UN's SDG4 quality education goals while developing innovative solutions through hands-on project work and global team collaboration for sustainable development impact.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The World Philanthropy Forum 2020 Special Symposium

This special symposium sets up 3 thematic sessions: Global Economic Integration, Global Philanthropy Connection and Leadership, and Life in Community

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

5TH WORLD PHILANTHROPY FORUM

Explore global philanthropy trends, innovative social impact strategies, and collaborative approaches to addressing pressing world challenges through expert-led discussions and networking.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Why Media Matters for Global Development

Explore how the media can help to tackle poverty and inequality all around the world.

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

Big Data, Global Development, and Complex Systems

Explore how big data from everyday technologies can reveal human behavior patterns and societal trends, with applications in global development, health, and socioeconomic analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Creative Spark: Krista Donaldson, Social Innovation Designer

11 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Krista Donaldson, CEO of the nonprofit organization D-Rev, talks about improving health and prosperity in the developing world by combining great design and great technology.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

TEDx

Rebuilding Tourism and Reconnecting War-torn Places to the World

Exploring how tourism can aid recovery and reconnection in conflict zones, drawing insights from firsthand experiences in war-torn areas and the potential for positive change through travel.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Does Democracy Stifle Economic Growth?

Economist Yasheng Huang compares China and India's economic growth, challenging assumptions about democracy's impact on development and offering surprising insights on authoritarian rule's role.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Ending Hunger Now

Explore global hunger issues and solutions with UN World Food Program head Josette Sheeran. Learn why hunger persists despite food abundance and discover collaborative approaches to end starvation worldwide.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk