SDG 9: Innovation Courses and Certifications

Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

96 ratings at Coursera

This class looks at the big issues companies are fixing - climate change, water, worker satisfaction and supply chain issues. You will learn tools to help your company address these issues intelligently.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

1441 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)

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

952 ratings at Coursera

Diversity is a fact. It is also paradoxical. We need to be capable of seeing and hearing differences in order to reap the benefits of diversity. But seeing and hearing differences hone our discriminating reflexes and can also lead to discrimination.

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

Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

379 ratings at Coursera

Explore the role of the state in maximizing social welfare through economic growth and distributive justice. Gain insights on efficiency, equity, taxation, and policy design to address inequality and promote societal well-being.

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

Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

245 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable development through the lens of Agenda 2030's five pillars. Gain insights into global challenges, innovative solutions, and the role of youth in shaping a sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 32 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)

University of Copenhagen;  Universidad Politécnica de Madrid;  EIT Health;  University of Coimbra

Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

159 ratings at Coursera

In this course, you will learn about the key determinants of urban health including demography, climate change, air pollution, noise, transport systems, public and blue and green spaces, and policies and investments affecting sense of community and publi…

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 27 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)

Solar Energy Systems Overview

820 ratings at Coursera

By the end of this course, learners will have acquired a broad understanding of the history and mechanics behind converting light into electricity, commonly known as photovoltaics (PV).

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

Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities

201 ratings at Coursera

This course prepares you to recognize the complexities and nuances of different renewable energy solutions, as well as relevant career opportunities (both technical occupations and roles not typically associated with clean energy).

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Challenging Wealth and Income Inequality

1 review

Explore economic inequality's impact on society, examining generational disparities, causes, and potential solutions. Gain insights into pension crises, housing issues, and actions for individuals and governments.

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

Urban Water - Innovations for Environmental Sustainability

2 reviews

Learn about innovative urban solutions to the global water crisis, with inspiring real-life examples from architects, engineers, planners, ecologists, and artists.

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

Microcredential

Social Entrepreneurship

In this specialization you will learn how to create societal impact through Social Entrepreneurship. Social Entrepreneurship describes the discovery and sustainable exploitation of opportunities to create social change.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

30 ratings at Coursera

Energy is the lifeblood of the modern way of life. Yet not everyone has equal access to its benefits, and the environmental and social costs of producing, transporting, and using it are not evenly distributed.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

119 ratings at Coursera

In this course we will take the social business opportunity that you have identified in the first course to a higher level. Specifically, you will develop a business model using the Business Model Canvas. Gradually you will also start writing your busine…

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