Sustainability Courses and Certifications

Critical thinking for sustainable business solutions

Discover innovative thinking techniques to generate and refine sustainable business solutions, applying critical reflection to avoid biases and ensure positive impact on complex systemic challenges.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

777 ratings at Coursera

Explore principles for managing urban infrastructures to build sustainable, resilient, and efficient cities. Learn about energy and transport systems, stakeholder management, and key challenges facing urban areas.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action

43 ratings at Coursera

Explore systems-thinking and sustainability through soccer, learning to evaluate and improve systems while developing a holistic mindset for addressing real-world challenges.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals

Develop skills to address sustainability challenges as an analyst. Learn goal-setting, reporting, and data analysis to make an impact on organizations and the planet.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Careers in Sustainability

50 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainability analyst roles, learn key skills, and gain practical experience through interactive activities. Develop expertise in data analysis, lifecycle evaluation, and effective communication for various organizations.

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

Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

14 ratings at Coursera

Explore global sustainability challenges, indicators, waste management, and green building practices. Develop practical skills for addressing environmental issues in various organizational contexts.

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

Foundational Sustainability Skills & Competencies

14 ratings at Coursera

Develop practical skills for sustainability analysts, including goal-setting, implementation planning, policy creation, reporting, and vendor collaboration. Apply knowledge through interactive activities and peer-reviewed assignments.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

681 ratings at Coursera

This MOOC will cover scientific (technical), economic, and socio-political dimensions of the concept through a mix of theory, case-studies, interviews with specialists and a serious-game.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

37 ratings at Coursera

Explore global sustainability challenges and learn practical skills for local action. Gain insights on biodiversity, climate change, pollution, and societal transitions to drive positive environmental impact.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

94 ratings at Coursera

Explore complex social-ecological systems through the water-energy-food nexus. Learn to analyze sustainability using innovative methods, challenging conventional narratives and developing critical thinking skills.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

Develop skills for holistic problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis to lead sustainable community transformation through systems thinking and effective strategies.

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

The Sustainability Imperative

54 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainability challenges, from climate change to social inequity, and learn about renewable energy solutions. Discover how to calculate and reduce your carbon footprint for a more sustainable future.

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

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

4545 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)

Microcredential

Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

Learn to drive sustainable business practices, from project proposals to implementation, covering key concepts like climate change, green design, and effective change management.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

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)