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Sustainable Development Courses

Sustainable development courses can help you learn frameworks for social, economic, and environmental progress. You can build skills in policy evaluation, community planning, climate resilience, and measuring development outcomes. Many courses introduce tools for sustainability indicators, data analysis, and impact assessment to support informed decision-making across global contexts.


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Popular Sustainable Development Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad de Chile

    Mi Primer Empleo (MPE)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Social Media, digital literacy, Facebook, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Recruitment, Business Writing, Adaptability

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    393 reviews

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Positivity, Optimism, Stress Management, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Goal Setting

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    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medical Terminology, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Mental Health, Demography

    4.7
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    Universidad Austral

    Trabajar para ser feliz

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Personal Development, Family Support, Empowerment, Compassion, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    652 reviews

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    The State University of New York

    Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Willingness To Learn, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Data Ethics, Computer Literacy, Safety and Security, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Problem Solving, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    442 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Demography

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Arizona State University

    Empathy for Self and Others

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Curiosity, Mindfulness

    4.7
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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Composure, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Leadership Studies, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Self-Motivation, Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Communication For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Presentations, Active Listening, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Influencing, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Team Management, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication

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    Wesleyan University

    Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الذكاء العاطفي | Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Resilience, Relationship Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn)

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Productivity, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Time Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainable development courses

  • Mi Primer Empleo (MPE): Universidad de Chile
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Oneself: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
  • Trabajar para ser feliz: Universidad Austral
  • Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success: The State University of New York
  • Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University
  • Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Communication For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University

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